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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jonas (ranked 23986 p4p, 756 weight class). Jonas has chosen Burnin Up-Jonas Brothers as his entrance music. Dick Mahoney has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dick Mahoney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; George Jonas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mahoney gets caught napping as Jonas dives in and scores a takedown. Mahoney manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahoney (0) vs (2) Jonas
Jonas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jonas is still trying to improve position.
Jonas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jonas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mahoney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mahoney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mahoney! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mahoney (4) vs (2) Jonas
Jonas tries to bench press Mahoney off him but Mahoney keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jonas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonas gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jonas is trying to get back to full guard.
Jonas actively working from the bottom here.
Jonas actively working from the bottom here.
Jonas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahoney controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonas actively working from the bottom here.
Jonas tries to roll over but Mahoney keeps him under control.
Mahoney controlling the pace.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonas actively working from the bottom here.
Mahoney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jonas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahoney controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonas wants to sweep but Mahoney has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mahoney (7) vs (2) Jonas
Jonas is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mahoney is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahoney (9) vs (2) Jonas
Jonas working to try and regain half guard.
Mahoney takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jonas tries to reverse the position but Mahoney maintains control.
Mahoney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mahoney manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jonas to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mahoney (12) vs (2) Jonas
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jonas tries to escape the position.
Mahoney controls the action.
Jonas is really stuck here.
Good control from Mahoney.
Jonas breaks Mahoney's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahoney (12) vs (4) Jonas
Jonas passes Mahoney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Mahoney is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jonas is working for a submission of some sort.
Jonas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Jonas eventually gives up the hold.
Jonas seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahoney tries to get to full guard but Jonas has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jonas trying to control the action but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mahoney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mahoney (16) vs (4) Jonas
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonas on the ground.
Mahoney controlling well, preventing Jonas from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney controlling from the back.
Jonas is in bad spot here.
Mahoney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mahoney doesn't have the hooks in and Jonas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahoney (16) vs (6) Jonas
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonas is one step ahead there.
Jonas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mahoney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mahoney has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahoney (18) vs (6) Jonas
Jonas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahoney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jonas is tightening it up a little... Mahoney has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mahoney reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mahoney taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jonas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). George Jonas!
As George Jonas got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro, Its Everyday Bro ...Team 10 for LIFE...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Narkun (ranked 7719 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Dick Mahoney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gregor Narkun!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Narkun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahoney! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mahoney (0) vs (4) Narkun
Narkun has control of an arm but Mahoney manages to advance to Narkun's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mahoney (4) vs (4) Narkun
Mahoney is not going to allow Narkun to sit and survive in this position.
Narkun is in bad spot here.
Good control from Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Narkun trying to control the position but Mahoney manages to sink in the hooks.
Mahoney keeps control of the position as Narkun tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narkun wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney avoiding Narkun 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney controlling well, preventing Narkun from escaping the position.
Mahoney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Narkun tries to break free.
Mahoney is riding his opponent, not letting Narkun buck him off.
Narkun just trying to survive but Mahoney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Narkun tries to escape but Mahoney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Narkun do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narkun rolls, trying to escape but Mahoney keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narkun is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mahoney.
Narkun is in bad spot here.
Narkun trying to control the hands but Mahoney won't let him.
Narkun tries to break free.
Narkun just trying to survive but Mahoney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mahoney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Narkun is in bad spot here.
Mahoney slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mahoney.
Further stalling from Mahoney.
Narkun tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Narkun tries to improve his position but instead Mahoney has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mahoney (7) vs (4) Narkun
Narkun tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Narkun is looking to improve his position but Mahoney isn't that keen on the idea.
Mahoney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Narkun can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Narkun is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mahoney (10) vs (4) Narkun
Narkun just trying to survive but Mahoney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mahoney keeps control of the position as Narkun tries to break free.
Narkun just trying to survive but Mahoney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mahoney controls the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mahoney is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mahoney continues to hold on tight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Narkun tries to escape the position.
Mahoney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Narkun tries to escape but Mahoney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mahoney.
Narkun tries to escape but Mahoney has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Narkun looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Narkun wants to escape the position.
Mahoney keeps control of the position easily here as Narkun tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Narkun's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mahoney controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney controlling well, preventing Narkun from escaping the position.
Mahoney avoiding Narkun 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Narkun do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahoney takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Dick Mahoney, 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Graffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dick Mahoney enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Graffe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dick Mahoney!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mahoney clinches.
Graffe pulls guard successfully.
Graffe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahoney is aware though and is defending well.
Graffe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graffe keeping moving, preventing Mahoney from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graffe is keeping the position for now.
Graffe is pulling down on Mahoney's head. It's preventing any offense from Mahoney, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graffe controls Mahoney momentarily but Mahoney frees himself.
Mahoney looking to sit in guard and control but Graffe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Graffe (2) vs (0) Mahoney
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Graffe (2) vs (2) Mahoney
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Graffe is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graffe controls Mahoney momentarily but Mahoney frees himself.
Graffe is trying to hold Mahoney in close to prevent damage but Mahoney has managed to pass into half guard.
Graffe tries to roll over but Mahoney keeps him under control.
Mahoney wants to free his trapped foot but Graffe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Graffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahoney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mahoney passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Graffe (2) vs (5) Mahoney
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graffe holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Graffe is looking for a sweep.
Graffe isn't going anywhere.
Mahoney moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graffe tries to bench press Mahoney off him but Mahoney keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graffe prevents Mahoney from improving position.
Mahoney advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Graffe (2) vs (7) Mahoney
Mahoney looking to control but Graffe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Graffe tries to hold on but Mahoney pushes him away.
Graffe has given up his back here. Will Mahoney look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Graffe (2) vs (10) Mahoney
Mahoney controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graffe tries to roll but Mahoney sticks to his back.
Mahoney slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Graffe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mahoney.
Graffe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mahoney.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Graffe right now.
Graffe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mahoney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mahoney is not going to allow Graffe to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graffe is in bad spot here.
Mahoney has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Graffe right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graffe trying to control the action but Mahoney just sinks the hooks in.
Graffe tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Graffe right now.
Mahoney has the hooks in. Graffe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Graffe trying to control the hands but Mahoney breaks the grip.
Graffe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Graffe is working hard here to advance position.
Mahoney is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Graffe tries to break free.
Mahoney controlling from the back.
Mahoney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Graffe right now.
Mahoney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mahoney's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mahoney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Graffe doesn't escape.
Graffe wants to control his opponent's hands but Mahoney gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Graffe right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Mahoney.
Graffe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Graffe tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mahoney controlling the positon.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney gets his hands free as Graffe looks to control.
Mahoney is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mahoney controlling well, preventing Graffe from escaping the position.
What can Graffe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graffe can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney controlling from the back.
Mahoney keeps control of the position as Graffe tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney controls the position.
Graffe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahoney wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dick Mahoney 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Mahoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghita Pluta (ranked 22342 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghita Pluta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Mahoney! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ghita Pluta!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mahoney drives through and clinches with Pluta against the cage.
Mahoney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pluta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pluta takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Pluta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Mahoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pluta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mahoney is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pluta to the mat. Pluta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahoney (2) vs (0) Pluta
Mahoney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pluta looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pluta looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahoney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mahoney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mahoney with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pluta trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pluta is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahoney moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mahoney (5) vs (0) Pluta
A lull in the action here as Mahoney stalls from top position.
Mahoney advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahoney (7) vs (0) Pluta
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pluta has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mahoney (10) vs (0) Pluta
Mahoney biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mahoney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pluta trying to control the hands but Mahoney won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mahoney.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mahoney.
Pluta tries to roll but Mahoney sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mahoney continues to stall.
Pluta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Mahoney.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pluta just trying to survive but Mahoney is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mahoney keeps control of the position easily here as Pluta tries to buck him off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pluta can't escape the position.
Mahoney controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney continues to hold on tight.
Further stalling from Mahoney.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Mahoney is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mahoney has the hooks in. Pluta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pluta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mahoney has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahoney takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Dick Mahoney, 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:
TRFC102
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Mahoney breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Mahoney defends the submission attempt.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Mahoney controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Mahoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mahoney is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TRFC97
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahoney's guard.#ES2#
Mahoney kicks Adams off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams with the ground and pound but Mahoney regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Adams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adams is pressing down on Mahoney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahoney is holding on for now.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet.
Adams lands with a punch from half guard.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Adams slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead.
Mahoney is positioning himself well to prevent Adams advancing to mount.
Adams prevents Mahoney from improving his position.
Mahoney has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams working Mahoney over with strikes.
Mahoney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Adams working Mahoney over with strikes. #ROC#
Mahoney is rocked!#T2#
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head.
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Mahoney's hands, connecting with Mahoney's forehead.
Mahoney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahoney's head.
Mahoney wants to get back to full guard.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Mahoney keeping hold of Adams's head, controlling as best he can.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahoney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams postures up.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoney is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adams postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.#TD#
Mahoney gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Adams 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#
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney wants to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch position.
Tony Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Adams gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mahoney manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
#T1#
Mahoney keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney. #BC2#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Mahoney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Adams rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney. #BC2#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Adams is rocked!#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Mahoney sneaks out the side door and pushes Adams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mahoney! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
A relieved looking Dick Mahoney 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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Event:
C26: Antonio vs Slice
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Amoroso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mahoney was covering up waiting for the punch and Amoroso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Amoroso looking to pass the guard.
Amoroso throws a big right hand that misses.
Amoroso advances to half guard.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Amoroso is keen to just control but Mahoney is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Amoroso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahoney is just riding it out for now. Amoroso eventually gives up the hold.
Amoroso trying to control from half guard but Mahoney is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahoney is defending against the submission attempts here by Amoroso.
#T1#
Amoroso is pressing down on Mahoney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahoney is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Amoroso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Amoroso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mahoney is looking to control Amoroso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahoney avoid being mounted?
Amoroso passes to side control. #SUB#
Amoroso looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mahoney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amoroso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Amoroso's best efforts.
Mahoney is doing well to control the position and prevent Amoroso from advancing to side control.
Mahoney told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Amoroso thows a huge punch but Mahoney dodges it nicely.
Mahoney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Amoroso.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahoney tries to get to full guard but Amoroso has control of the leg.
Amoroso tries to pass to full mount but Mahoney defends it.
Amoroso thows a huge punch but Mahoney dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Amoroso trying to work for an americana but Mahoney has managed to regain full guard.
Mahoney is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Mahoney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahoney pulls Amoroso in close to prevent any damage.
Amoroso with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amoroso trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahoney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amoroso won't allow Mahoney to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Amoroso darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Mahoney kicks Amoroso off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Amoroso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahoney is trying to defend but Amoroso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amoroso trying to control from Mahoney's half guard. Mahoney has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Amoroso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amoroso looking to pass the guard.
Amoroso wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Amoroso wants to pass the guard but Mahoney is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Amoroso from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jade Amoroso dominated that round.
That's time! Amoroso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Amoroso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahoney is trying to defend but Amoroso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahoney controlling the position for now.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amoroso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Amoroso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Amoroso is working for an americana but Mahoney has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Amoroso was thinking about the submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amoroso postures up and lands a big shot to Mahoney's brow.
Amoroso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amoroso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Amoroso controlling him for the moment.
Amoroso trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Mahoney trying to control the position here.
Amoroso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahoney is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amoroso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
Amoroso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mahoney is trying to control the position but Amoroso postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Amoroso clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Amoroso's head.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amorosos head.
Mahoney lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Amoroso is rocked!#T3##TD#
Amoroso tightens his grip and picks Mahoney up, before dumping him to the ground. Mahoney manages to land in guard.
Amoroso controlling from the top position.
Mahoney keeping full guard, as Amoroso tries to pass. #ES2#
Mahoney manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Amoroso misses with a shot to the body
and Mahoney counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Amoroso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Jade Amoroso has been cut.
Amoroso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amoroso ducks into an uppercut from Mahoney and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
C22: Roy vs Pappalardo
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahoney told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahoney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Mahoney looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mahoney pulls Gracie in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Mahoney wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Mahoney's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahoney is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Mahoney defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms. #T2#
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Mahoney pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mahoney is defending it well.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Mahoney is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Mahoney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mahoney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mahoney is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie missing with strikes from the back.
Mahoney covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mahoney covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Mahoney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie. #T4##SUB#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mahoney taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royce Gracie!
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie 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:
C19: Furia vs Sionis
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mahoney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Finnegan scores with a hook to the body.
Finnegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahoney.
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finnegans head.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan lands with a short shot to the head.
Finnegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Finnegan blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Finnegan lands an uppercut.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finnegan is stalling here.
#T1#
Mahoney tries to work over Finnegan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Finnegan manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Finnegan.
Mahoney walks into a left hand.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finnegan swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Finnegan - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahoney. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahoney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahoney back to the cage. Finnegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Mahoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Mahoney scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney sizes up Finnegan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finnegan! Mahoney is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan 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:
C16: Aas vs Hyuk
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Locke lands an overhand right.
Mahoney misses with a body shot.
Mahoney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
Locke thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
Locke avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
A low kick from Mahoney is predictable there
and Locke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Locke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahoney. That did some damage!
Locke misses with a low kick as Mahoney jumps back.
Mahoney misses with a body shot
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Locke.
Mahoney feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Locke takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
Locke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
Mahoney misses the jab.
Mahoney throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Locke thumps Mahoney with a low kick.
Mahoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke scores with a body shot.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Locke throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
#T2#
Mahoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahoney closes the distance but Locke moves to the side
and Locke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Locke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Locke scores with a four punch combination!
Mahoney misses with a hook.
Locke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Locke throws a head kick but Mahoney moves out of range.
As Locke tries to get set, Mahoney tries to push him back and clinch up but Locke manages to avoid the attempt.
Locke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mahoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like John Locke has been cut.
Locke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahoney.#T3#
Locke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Locke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahoney rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahoney moves forwards but Locke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Locke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Locke connects with a leg kick. Mahoney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Locke misses
and Mahoney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Locke's knee momentarily.
Mahoney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Locke checks a leg kick.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke scores with a head kick. Mahoney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Locke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mahoney tried to counter with a leg kick but Locke avoided it.#T4#
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Locke is just out of range.
Mahoney misses the shot to the body.
Locke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Locke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
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!
Mahoney misses with a double jab.
Mahoney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Locke.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Locke scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Locke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Locke connects with a leg kick. Mahoney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Locke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahoney moves out of range as Locke throws a body kick.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Locke connects with a jab.
Mahoney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Locke. Locke obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney blocks the body kick.
Locke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Locke lands a leg kick that knocks Mahoney off balance momentarily.
Mahoney misses with a right hand
and Locke counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Locke moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Mahoney finds it's target.
Locke throws a head kick that misses
and Mahoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahoney avoids a kick to the body.
Locke misses the shot to the body.
Locke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Mahoney.
John Locke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Locke finds it's target.
Locke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Locke duly obliges.
Locke connects with a body shot that sends Mahoney's belly button to the back.#T2#
Locke thows a leg kick but Mahoney checks it
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahoney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Locke.
Locke connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahoney scores with a jab to the head.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Locke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mahoney might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Locke defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
Locke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Mahoney takes a swing at Locke's ribcage but misses.
Locke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahoney tries a low kick but Locke avoids it.
Locke lands with a nice body punch.
Locke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahoney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahoney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Locke throws a series of punches but Mahoney avoids them all with ease.
Mahoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Mahoney throws a head kick that misses.
Locke is looking to slow Mahoney down with leg kicks.
Locke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Locke throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Mahoney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahoney misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahoney misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Locke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Locke'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahoney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahoney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahoney avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Locke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Locke's calf.
Locke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Locke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahoney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Mahoney throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Locke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
A solid leg kick lands there for Locke.
Mahoney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Locke counters with an inside leg kick.
Mahoney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Locke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahoney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahoney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dick Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahoney tries to move into range but Locke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Locke pushes Mahoney away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke lands a jab to Mahoney's midsection.
Locke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahoney's head backwards.
John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney jabs Locke right on the nose. Locke blinks but takes it well.
Mahoney takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Locke lands a slapping body shot.
Locke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahoney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Locke connects with a nice looking jab.
Locke throws a push kick but Mahoney slaps the foot to one side.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahoney.
#CL#
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
Locke pushes Mahoney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Locke checks it.
Locke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Locke throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Locke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Mahoney throws a lazy uppercut
and Locke counters with a low kick, right behind Mahoney 's knee.
Mahoney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahoney takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Locke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Locke.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahoney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Locke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Locke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Locke!
John Locke very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
C14: Obamacare vs Westlund
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Wightman.#TD2#
Wightman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahoney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahoney tries to get out of the position.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wightman looking to sit in guard and control but Mahoney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wightman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wightman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney trying to control the position from guard on top but Wightman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wightman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahoney is one step ahead there.
Mahoney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wightman on the ground.
Mahoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mahoney content to stall in guard here.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wightman is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney working a defensive guard here.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahoney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wightman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wightman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Wightman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mahoney pulls Wightman in close to his closed guard and prevents Wightman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mahoney will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Wightman connects with a couple of short punches.
Wightman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mahoney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wightman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wightman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Wightman throwing strikes from guard but Mahoney blocks nicely.
Mahoney trying to control the position.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Wightman trying to control but Mahoney is working from the bottom.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahoney controls Wightman momentarily but Wightman frees himself.
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mahoney misses with the combination.
Mahoney throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Mahoney misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman checks a leg kick.
Wightman throws a right and a left that Mahoney avoids nicely.
Wightman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mahoney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wightman feints and as Mahoney raises his hands in defense, Wightman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Blake Wightman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wightman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahoney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wightman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahoney has wrist control.
Mahoney trying to control the position.
Mahoney wants to stand but Wightman is controlling the position. #T2#
Wightman chips away with some ground and pound.
Wightman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wightman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mahoney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
Wightman stands up over Mahoney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wightman is one step ahead there. #T3#
Wightman landing some decent shots from guard.
Wightman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
Wightman postures up and lands a big shot to Mahoney's brow.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wightman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wightman works over Mahoney with some ground and pound from guard.
Mahoney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wightman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Wightman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wightman stands up over Mahoney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Mahoney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wightman wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Wightman lands a couple of digs.
Wightman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Wightman is in close to Mahoney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wightman landing with the ground and pound.
Mahoney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahoney, not yet.
Mahoney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wightman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Wightman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Wightman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wightman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wightman postures up in Mahoney's guard and throws a big left but Mahoney blocks it.
Wightman working some strikes from top position.
Wightman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wightman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wightman postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mahoney covers up, he's hurt! Wightman keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wightman and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wightman can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Wightman!
A victorious Blake Wightman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Combate 8: Obamacare vs Jung
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
Baker digs a good hook to Mahoney's body.
Mahoney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahoney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahoney.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney loads up on a big right hand but Baker slips the punch.#CL2#
Baker rushes Mahoney and presses him up against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Baker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Baker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Baker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Baker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
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!
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Baker.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Baker is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Baker prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
Baker lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Mahoney gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baker.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Baker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baker looks to land a combination but Mahoney avoids it well.
Mahoney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahoney lands with an overhand left.
Baker keeps Mahoney at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from Baker.
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice jab there from Baker. #ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Mahoney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baker drops Mahoney with a straight right hand, right on the button! Baker follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humphrey Baker!
Humphrey Baker is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Humphrey Baker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Machine Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Combate 4: Lutadores
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney connects with a body shot that sends Von Mises's belly button to the back.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Von Mises staying out of range there.#CL2#
Von Mises pushes Mahoney up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Mises has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Mises lands with a left to the head.
Von Mises pressing his opponent against the cage.
Von Mises controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Von Mises's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney cracks Von Mises with a nice body shot.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Mises - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Mises creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
#T2#
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney works on Von Mises's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney. #BC2#
Von Mises pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Von Mises rushes Mahoney and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Mises.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Mises avoiding damage.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
#T4#
Von Mises misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Von Mises - that landed with a thud.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
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!
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Mises.#BC2#
Von Mises breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mahoney tries to keep at a distance but Von Mises has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank. #BC2#
Von Mises breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Mahoney misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Von Mises clinches up with Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Mises.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises is stalling here.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Von Mises. #T1#
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Von Mises's head.
Von Mises lands an uppercut.
Mahoney cracks Von Mises with a nice body shot.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Mahoney on the inside. #T2#
Mahoney lands an uppercut.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Von Mises gets a clinch.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Von Mises's ribcage. Von Mises let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC2#
Von Mises breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Von Mises has closed the distance and engaged Mahoney in a clinch.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Mises.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mahoney is leaning against Von Mises and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Von Mises breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a head shot.
Mahoney throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4##CL#
Mahoney clinches up with Von Mises and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney. #BC#
Mahoney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Von Mises closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises digs a right hand underneath Mahoney's ribcage. Mahoney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Von Mises rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
#BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Von Mises rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Mises leaning against his opponent.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Von Mises cracks Mahoney with a nice body shot.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Von Mises's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Mises's gas tank.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney works on Von Mises's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Von Mises working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Mises creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Mises's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney. #T3#
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises is struggling to control the position.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises leaning against his opponent.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises. #BC2#
Von Mises breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Von Mises moves into the clinch.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Von Mises's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Von Mises.
Mahoney gets through Von Mises's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Mises lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahoney.
Von Mises scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Mises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ludwig Von Mises just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Mahoney throws out a loose jab but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Von Mises gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Von Mises softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Von Mises wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Von Mises gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Mahoney cracks Von Mises with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
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!
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Von Mises scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises takes a shot to the head.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Von Mises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
A short uppercut from Von Mises. #T3#
Von Mises prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Von Mises lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
#T4#
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Von Mises scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney had his way with Ludwig Von Mises in that round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Von Mises has closed the distance and engaged Mahoney in a clinch.
Von Mises tries to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling the position.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Von Mises is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mahoney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Mises, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Von Mises trying to stall but Mahoney improves his position.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Von Mises blocks it.
Mahoney pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney cracks Von Mises with a nice body shot.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Mahoney. #T3#
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises lands a right hand.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Von Mises is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Von Mises manages to break the clinch.
Von Mises checks a leg kick nicely.#T4##CL2#
Von Mises has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Von Mises controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Von Mises breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Von Mises gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Mahoney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahoney 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Dick Mahoney 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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Combate 1: Inicio
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Mises throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Von Mises clinches up with Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Von Mises - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Von Mises's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mahoney breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Von Mises moves into range and clinches up with Mahoney.#T1#
Von Mises dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Von Mises's head.
Mahoney's coach down at Rio Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a right hand.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises is pushing Mahoney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Von Mises.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Von Mises controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises is stalling here.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Von Mises scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Von Mises presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney pushes Von Mises back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Mises stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position. #T4#
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Von Mises.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Von Mises lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Mahoney pushes Von Mises back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Von Mises - that landed with a thud.
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 Ludwig Von Mises will probably get the nod.
That's time! Von Mises's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mahoney swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Mises.
Von Mises scores with a hook to the body. Mahoney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahoney wants to slow Von Mises down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut. Von Mises saw that one coming.#CL#
Von Mises clinches with his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mahoney in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Von Mises'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.
Von Mises lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
#T1#
Von Mises digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
Von Mises taking a breather.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Von Mises avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Von Mises tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage. #T2#
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Von Mises stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Von Mises lands an uppercut.
Von Mises working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Mahoney.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Ludwig Von Mises has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Von Mises prevents a body shot from Mahoney. #T3#
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Von Mises working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Mises misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Mises presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Von Mises misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Von Mises swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
Von Mises throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Von Mises is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Von Mises dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Von Mises has managed to clinch.
Von Mises prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Mises lands with a left to the head.
Von Mises trying to control the position but instead, Mahoney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Mises into the cage.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Von Mises.
A short left from Mahoney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
#T1#
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Von Mises makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises stalling in the clinch but Mahoney improves position.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Mises.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Mises.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney gets through Von Mises's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises misses with a body punch.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Von Mises working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Von Mises stalling in the clinch.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Mises backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Von Mises blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.#T3#
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Von Mises takes a shot to the head.
Von Mises misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Mises.
Good body shot from Von Mises.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Von Mises scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head.
Von Mises's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Mises lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Von Mises blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney can't find room to land a body shot as Von Mises controls the action.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Von Mises scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dick Mahoney just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Von Mises's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL2#
Mahoney takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney digs a right hand underneath Von Mises's ribcage. Von Mises let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Von Mises lands a left hand.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney. #CUT2#
It looks like Ludwig Von Mises has been cut.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Mises pushes Mahoney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises works on Mahoney's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Von Mises leaning his opponent against the cage.
Von Mises scores with a shot to the side of Mahoney's head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Von Mises.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Mises misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks a body shot from Von Mises.
Von Mises takes a shot to the head.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Mises works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahoney as Von Mises tries to tie him up.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Mises tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Von Mises to work.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Von Mises misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Mises lands a jab to the nose.
Von Mises throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahoney wants to counter with a clinch but Von Mises pushes him away.#T4#
Mahoney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Mahoney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Mises.
Mahoney throws out a counter right but Von Mises avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Von Mises instigates a clinch.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Von Mises's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Mises blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land.
Von Mises is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Mises has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ludwig Von Mises's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Von Mises moves into range and clinches up with Mahoney.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Von Mises's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Mises's gas tank.
Von Mises lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Mises.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Von Mises slowing the pace effectively.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Von Mises is leaning against Mahoney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Mises tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Mises controls his hands.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Von Mises fails to land. #T1#
Mahoney gets through Von Mises's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney is working Von Mises over against the cage.
Von Mises lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahoney.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Von Mises.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Von Mises is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahoney or not.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Von Mises as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Von Mises prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Mises takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Mises misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Von Mises lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Von Mises has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Von Mises swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney cracks Von Mises with a nice body shot.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Von Mises tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Von Mises back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Mises.
Von Mises blocking some punches.
Von Mises tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mahoney lands a right hand.
Von Mises doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Mises blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Mises struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Mahoney.
Von Mises lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney pushes Von Mises back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Mises.
A short left from Mahoney. #ROC2#
Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Mises lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahoney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Dick Mahoney 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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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Knorr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knorr lands in his opponent's guard.
Knorr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knorr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahoney can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knorr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahoney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahoney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knorr is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney has Knorr pulled in close to control his posture.
Knorr looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Knorr from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mahoney tries to sprawl but Knorr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Knorr is pressing down on Mahoney's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahoney is holding on for now.
Mahoney moves into full guard.
Mahoney wants to sweep here but Knorr controlling him for the moment.
Knorr is looking to advance position but Mahoney has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Mahoney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Knorr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Knorr wants to improve his position but Mahoney is controlling well.
Mahoney is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mahoney is trying to control. Knorr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mahoney is trying to control the action in half guard but Knorr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Knorr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahoney pulls his head out easily.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Knorr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mahoney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mahoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knorr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mahoney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knorr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knorr is trying to maintain the position but Mahoney is very close to passing his half guard.
Knorr manages to get to full guard.
Mahoney controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Knorr working for a triangle but Mahoney defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney controlling from the top position.
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 Matheus Knorr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Knorr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Knorr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knorr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahoney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Knorr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knorr trying to pass the guard but Mahoney defending well. #T1#
Mahoney trying to hold on to Knorr's head to control him but Knorr postures up.
Mahoney tries to roll over but Knorr keeps him under control.
Knorr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahoney can do to turn this around?
Mahoney is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Knorr is working for a kimura but Mahoney is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahoney is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knorr works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Knorr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mahoney is now in Knorr's guard. A big mistake from Knorr there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Knorr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahoney defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahoney passes into half guard.
Matheus Knorr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Knorr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahoney wants to pass the guard but Knorr is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knorr gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Knorr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahoney defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Knorr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahoney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Knorr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mahoney has passed into half guard!
Mahoney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knorr keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Knorr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Knorr 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.
Knorr is pushing down on Mahoney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahoney is fighting to maintain full guard but Knorr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knorr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahoney defends it well.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep. Knorr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mahoney trying to control from the bottom.
Knorr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahoney keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mahoney is defending against the submission attempts here by Knorr.
#SUB#
Knorr wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahoney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Mahoney is looking to improve his position.
Knorr wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy.
Knorr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahoney knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knorr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mahoney!
Mahoney can't escape the position.
Mahoney really wants to buck Knorr off and get back to his feet.
Dick Mahoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Knorr is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Knorr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matheus Knorr!
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Mahoney.
Blackwater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahoney ducks under a wild hook from Blackwater.
Blackwater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
It looked like Blackwater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahoney scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackwater throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it.
Blackwater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahoney. #CL#
Blackwater moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahoney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahoney throws a lazy right hand but Blackwater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackwater.
Mahoney throws a jab when Blackwater was well out of range.
Blackwater lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahoney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahoney misses with a low kick.#T1#
Mahoney misses with a lunging right hand
letting Blackwater counter with a right hand.
Blackwater sizes up Mahoney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Mahoney.
Blackwater on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahoney. Mahoney obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mahoney has knocked Blackwater down with a huge combo! Mahoney steps away and waves a wobbly Blackwater back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Blackwater is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Axel Blackwater has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Blackwater flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Blackwater is out cold! Mahoney holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
After winning the bout, Dick Mahoney 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:
LH50: Out with a bang
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sarducci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Sarducci throws a shot from downtown. Mahoney moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci moves away from the strike by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands with an overhand left.
Mahoney throws a big shot that misses.
Sarducci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarducci was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
A shot to the liver by Sarducci. Beautiful body shot.
Mahoney misses with an uppercut.
Mahoney swings for the body but Sarducci moves out of range.
Sarducci uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
Mahoney throws a sloppy body shot
and Sarducci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Sarducci drops Mahoney with a beautiful combination! Mahoney stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sarducci is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahoney motions for Sarducci to come forward. Mahoney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney throws a hook but Sarducci blocks it.
Sarducci slips a jab and a cross from Mahoney.
Sarducci lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mahoney falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sarducci dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guido Sarducci!
Guido Sarducci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LH49: Faber vs Harrak
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mahoney misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Teixeira swings for the body but Mahoney moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahoney doesn't seem phased though.
Teixeira throws a shot from downtown. Mahoney moves away and avoids it.
Mahoney throws a shot to the body.
Mahoney throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Teixeira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mahoney as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Teixeira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahoney's brow.
Teixeira misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahoney.
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!
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Teixeira throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney. #T1#
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Teixeira.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Mahoney manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Mahoney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Teixeira sprawling to the canvas! Teixeira rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mahoney finish him?!
#ROC#
Teixeira is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney throws a pinpoint strike between Teixeira's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Teixeira crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Mahoney scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LH47: Out vs Schmo
Date: Mar 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Bouyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahoney tries to sprawl out of it but Bouyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahoney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bouyer has his takedown stuffed
and Mahoney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bouyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mahoney counters by clinching up.
Dick Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyce Bouyer.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bouyer is trying to pull guard but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.#T1##KD#
Mahoney drops Bouyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bouyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Bouyer is rocked!
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bouyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahoney dips a shoulder and cracks Bouyer with a mighty uppercut! Bouyer falls back against the cage and Mahoney unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bouyer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahoney screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD#
Mahoney lands a big uppercut and Dennis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dennis looks OK. Mahoney waves Dennis back to his feet!#ROC#
Dennis is rocked!
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahoney counters with a big left hand that crumples Dennis ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LIA 40: Darkness Warshed Over
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Obamacare misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahoney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Baraka Obamacare has been cut.
Obamacare misses with a combination
and Mahoney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obamacare ducks right into an uppercut from Mahoney.
Obamacare goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Obamacare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahoney's coach down at Young Achievers (All Elite Coach) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mahoney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Obamacare throws a right and a left that Mahoney avoids nicely.
Baraka Obamacare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obamacare throws a right hand that Mahoney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahoney also avoids with ease.
Mahoney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obamacare.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obamacare misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Mahoney counters by clinching up.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obamacare.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obamacare's elbow.
Obamacare misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obamacare blocking some punches.
Obamacare lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obamacare's elbow. #BC#
Obamacare breaks from the clinch.
Mahoney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obamacare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahoney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Obamacare misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahoney looks to land a right hand but Obamacare moved out of range.
Mahoney looks to land a left hand but Obamacare moved out of range nicely.
Mahoney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obamacare.
The fighters circling - Obamacare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahoney misses with a straight left.
Mahoney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obamacare throws a right hand that Mahoney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahoney also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahoney! But no joy.
Obamacare scores with a shot to the body.
Obamacare throws a series of punches but Mahoney avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Obamacare throws a right hand that Mahoney ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahoney also avoids with ease.
Mahoney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Obamacare.
Mahoney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obamacare. That did some damage!
Obamacare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahoney thuds his right hand into Obamacare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Baraka Obamacare's cut is getting worse.
A combination from Obamacare does no damage.
Mahoney connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahoney misses the target.
Mahoney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Obamacare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahoney counters with a leg kick.
Obamacare scores with a punch to the head.
Obamacare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahoney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Obamacare had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Obamacare misses with a double jab.
Obamacare ducks under a wild hook from Mahoney.
Obamacare rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahoney counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mahoney. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Obamacare as the two fighters clinch.
Obamacare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obamacare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Obamacare tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obamacare lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Obamacare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obamacare tries to work over Mahoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obamacare tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Obamacare back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Obamacare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Obamacare lands a left and a right that send Mahoney crashing to the mat, dazed. Obamacare thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Mahoney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obamacare throws an overhand right that drops Mahoney like a sack of potatoes! Obamacare dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baraka Obamacare!
Baraka Obamacare retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Baraka Obamacare 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:
LIA 35: Roadie For Metallica
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Fidence misses with a body kick.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Fidence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney blocks a low kick nicely.
Fidence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahoney.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney throws a leg kick
and Fidence counters with a nice uppercut.
Fidence throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fidence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Mahoney there.
Fidence lunges at Mahoney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahoney's hand.
Mahoney misses with a few strikes there.
Mahoney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fidence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahoney.
Nice straight punches there by Fidence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fidence.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fidence defending well as Mahoney loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahoney lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fidence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fidence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fidence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahoney checks a leg kick.#T1#
Mahoney throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fidence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahoney blocks the body kick.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fidence.
Mahoney checks a low kick from Fidence.
Fidence is looking to land body kicks.
Mahoney explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahoney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fidence.
Mahoney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fidence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahoney.
Fidence throws a leg kick which misses Mahoney's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahoney tries to avoid it.
Fidence misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Mahoney counters by moving into the clinch.
Fidence throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Fidence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Mahoney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A big left from Fidence misses.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mahoney sizes up Fidence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Con Fidence has been cut.
Mahoney lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Fidence is rocked!
Mahoney closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Fidence out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LIA 31: You're Not A Golfer
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo misses with a straight left.
Mahoney tests Cutolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cutolo tries to move into range but Mahoney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahoney swinging wildly here.
Cutolo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahoney with a body shot.
Cutolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahoney.
Cutolo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahoney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahoney is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahoney throws a leg kick but Cutolo sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
#T1#
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahoney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahoney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cutolo can turn it around.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with a body punch.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Cutolo tries to throw a body punch but Mahoney avoids it by throwing Cutolo back against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head.
Cutolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cutolo or not.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
#T4#
Cutolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutolo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Cutolo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cutolo blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
A big left from Mahoney misses.
Mahoney tried to score with a low kick but Cutolo checks it.
Mahoney jabs Cutolo right on the nose. Cutolo blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Mahoney lands a big uppercut and Cutolo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cutolo looks OK. Mahoney waves Cutolo back to his feet!#ROC#
Cutolo is rocked!
Mahoney throws a hook to the side of Cutolo's head but Cutolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney clobbers Cutolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cutolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutolo misses with a right hand
and Mahoney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Cutolo out cold! What a finish! Mahoney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LIA 27: He Has Health Problems
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mahoney to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Shannon Collins has been cut.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD2#
and Mahoney counters with a head kick that drops Collins to the mat! Collins scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mahoney cracks Collins with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Collins tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mahoney pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Collins is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
LIA 23: A Worthy Adversary
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Obamacare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obamacare misses the body punch
and Mahoney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obamacare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Obamacare was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Mahoney.
Obamacare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Obamacare throws an overhand right that lands on Mahoney's shoulder, as Mahoney tries to avoid the shot.
Obamacare tests Mahoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Mahoney is rocked!
Obamacare looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obamacare misses the body punch
and Mahoney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Mahoney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obamacare loads up on a big right hand but Mahoney slips the punch.
Mahoney seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obamacare closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mahoney out cold! Mahoney corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baraka Obamacare!
Baraka Obamacare tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
LIA 18: A Stranger In The Alps
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mahoney scores with a hook.
Mahoney throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahoney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahoney is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
Souza advances position into side control!
Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Souza taking a breather here.
Mahoney prevents Souza from improving position.
Mahoney is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mahoney is defending well.
Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mahoney gets back to half guard.
Souza passes to side control. #SUB2#
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahoney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Souza wants to control but Mahoney is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Souza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mahoney is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Mahoney is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mahoney is not content to let Souza control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Souza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahoney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahoney tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position. #SUB2#
Souza tries for a kimura but Mahoney is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza trying to control the position but Mahoney is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Mahoney looks to clinch #TD2#
so Souza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mahoney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Mahoney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney keeping full guard, as Souza tries to pass.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Souza wants to control from the top but Mahoney keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Souza drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Souza seems to have locked his on tight now - Mahoney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Souza, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ronaldo Souza!
Ronaldo Souza is the new welterweight champion!
Ronaldo Souza bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LIA 14: Stay Out Of Malibu!
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Cutolo blocks a head kick by Mahoney.
A little jabbing left from Cutolo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Cutolo rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Cutolo is working Mahoney over against the cage.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mahoney on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney lands with a left to the head.
Cutolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Cutolo.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cutolo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney. #T1#
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land. #T2#
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands with a left to the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cutolos head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
A short left from Cutolo.
Cutolo gets through Mahoney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cutolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutolo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutolo.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney is leaning against Cutolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cutolo lands a shoulder strike.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cutolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raffaele Cutolo 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#
Mahoney dips to his left and cracks Cutolo with an uppercut!#CL#
Mahoney closes the distance and clinches.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney presses Cutolo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutolo backwards.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Raffaele Cutolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
A short right from Mahoney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.
#T1#
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo blocks a body shot from Mahoney.
Cutolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Cutolo.
#T2#
Cutolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Cutolo.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney lands a body shot.
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cutolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cutolo misses with a punch to the body.
Cutolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahoneys head. #T3#
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney pushes Cutolo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo blocking some punches.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo has a couple of punches blocked by Mahoney.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Cutolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Cutolo is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Cutolo avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Mahoney scores with a hook to the body.
Mahoney lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Mahoney 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.
#R3#
Cutolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney cracks Cutolo with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Cutolo is rocked!#CL#
Mahoney has Cutolo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Mahoney gets through Cutolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutolo lands an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
Cutolo presses Mahoney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cutolo fails to land.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney tries to work over Cutolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands a body punch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Cutolo blocks it.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Cutolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cutolo's gas tank.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney prevents a body shot from Cutolo.
Cutolo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Cutolo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Cutolo can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahoney lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahoney.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cutolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutolo tries a body shot but Mahoney blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahoney.
Cutolo takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahoney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cutolo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mahoney is unloading with more strikes now! Cutolo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
LIA 10: I Got A Rash, Man
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Rakell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahoney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rakell avoids the body shot from Mahoney.
Rakell lands with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Rakell both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Rakell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rakell.
Rakell thuds a left hand into Mahoney's body.
Mahoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rakell.
Rakell just misses with a punch to the body.
Rakell lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakell cracks Mahoney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahoney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakell throws out the jab.
Rakell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahoney has time to react.
Rakell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahoney just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahoney tries to clinch there but Rakell circles away.
Rakell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rakell circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rakell.
Rakell connects with a body shot that sends Mahoney's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Rakell. Those never looked like landing.
Mahoney is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rakell throws out a loose jab but Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rakell jabs at Mahoney's body.
Mahoney misses with a hook. Rakell ducked under it nicely.
Rakell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahoney moves away.
Mahoney jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rakell. Mahoney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahoney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Rickard Rakell has been cut.
Rakell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rakell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rakell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rakell swinging wildly here.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakell.
Mahoney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rakell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahoney tries to score with a low kick but Rakell moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Rakell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rakell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rickard Rakell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney 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.
Mahoney looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rakell tries to get into range but Mahoney steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rakell! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mahoney scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney retains his welterweight title!
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Event:
LIA 6: Don't Be Fatuous
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Knorr throws a combination that misses
and Mahoney counters with a straight right hand.
Knorr throws an off balance right hand
and Mahoney counters with a good low kick that Knorr was not able to check.
Knorr throws a body punch but Mahoney moves out of range.
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahoney counters with a solid body kick.
Knorr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahoney is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knorr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Mahoney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.
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!
Mahoney effectively controlling the action here.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney has Knorr pressed against the cage.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Mahoney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away.
#KD2#
Mahoney cracks Knorr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mahoney has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knorr to stand back up!#ROC2#
Knorr is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matheus Knorr has been cut.
Knorr misses with a hook to the body
and Mahoney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Knorr out cold! What a finish! Mahoney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
Dick Mahoney is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
LIA 2: The Bums Lost
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in but Mahoney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahoney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahoney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Souza shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahoney sprawls well. He's pushed Souza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahoney half committed to a counter leg kick.
Souza throws a lazy right hand but Mahoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahoney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mahoney counter with a right hand.
Mahoney lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahoney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Dick Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Souza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza shoots and misses
and Mahoney counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahoney circles away.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Mahoney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Souza fails with the takedown#KD#
and Mahoney counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahoney finish him?!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza leaves his chin hanging out and Mahoney seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Souza crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mahoney gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.
Lima tries to pull guard but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
Mahoney digs a right hand into Lima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lima's gas tank.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahoney stalling.
#TD2#
Lima jumps guard and drags Mahoney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahoney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima pulls Mahoney in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Mahoney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mahoney has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mahoney is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Mahoney to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Lima!
In his post fight interview, Raphael Lima 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: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kuly shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahoney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mahoney with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Aldy Kuly has been cut.
Mahoney drops Kuly with a big left hand! Kuly is injured, injured bad! Mahoney jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Mahoney instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahoney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jumanjazov tries to stall but Mahoney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jumanjazov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mahoney smiles and moves away.
Mahoney digs a good body shot into Jumanjazov's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jumanjazov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Mahoney lands with a short shot to the head.
Jumanjazov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mahoney is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Mahoney.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jumanjazov tries to pull guard but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney leaning against his opponent.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahoney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jumanjazov up against the cage.
Mahoney is working Jumanjazov over against the cage.
Mahoney has Jumanjazov pushed against the cage.
Mahoney has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short left from Mahoney. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Mahoney.
A short left from Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Mahoney.
Jumanjazov is looking to control Mahoney's arms but Mahoney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jumanjazov has his back to the cage.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Mahoney drops Jumanjazov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jumanjazov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Jumanjazov is rocked!#KD#
Mahoney drops Jumanjazov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jumanjazov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jumanjazov is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jumanjazov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mahoney is unloading with more strikes now! Jumanjazov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Mahoney loads up on a big right hand but Jung slips the punch.
Jung walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Do Hoo Jung has been cut.
Mahoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahoney with a nice cross.#CL2#
Mahoney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung wants to take the fight to the mat but Mahoney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mahoney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jung.
Mahoney scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
Mahoney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jung fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Do Hoo Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Jung wants a takedown.
Mahoney stops a takedown attempt from Jung.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Mahoney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahoney lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Jung is rocked!
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahoney pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung blocking some punches.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land. #T2#
Jung jumps guard but Mahoney stands there with Jung around his waist. Jung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahoney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahoney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Mahoney lands a left hand.
Mahoney dips a shoulder and cracks Jung with a mighty uppercut! Jung falls back against the cage and Mahoney unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jung is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahoney screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Mahoney!
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