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Event:
Angry Birds War 27
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Kieboom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nutz wants to clinch up but Kieboom keeps it at a distance.
Kieboom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kieboom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nutz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nutz tries to clinch but Kieboom moves away
and Kieboom counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Kieboom tries to keep at a distance but Nutz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nutz throws an elbow but it misses.
Nutz throws an elbow that misses.
Kieboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutz controls his hands.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kieboom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kieboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kieboom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nutz's defenses.
Nutz misses with a knee strike.
Kieboom lands an elbow that stopped Nutz in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutz avoids a wild elbow strike from Kieboom.
Kieboom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nutz looking to throw knees to the head but Kieboom is blocking nicely.
Nutz letting Kieboom take a breather here.#T1#
Kieboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kieboom blocks an elbow strike.
Kieboom trying to stall but Nutz improves his position.
Kieboom lands a damaging elbow.
Kieboom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Kieboom works on Nutz's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nutz throws an elbow but misses.
Nutz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kieboom.
Nutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kieboom blocking some punches.
Kieboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but Kieboom blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz lands a hook that snaps the head of Kieboom backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Kieboom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutz working aggressively here.
#T2#
Kieboom lands with a light punch inside.
Nutz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kieboom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Kieboom cracks Nutz with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kieboom.
Nice elbow from Kieboom.
Nutz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kieboom lands a nice shot to the body.
Kieboom lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kieboom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kieboom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dem Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kieboom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kieboom lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Nutz is rocked!
Kieboom cracks Nutz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nutz falls backwards against the cage. Kieboom follows up with more strikes that drop Nutz to his knees. Kieboom keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nutz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Forrest Kieboom!
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Event:
Gladiators 12 Runt v Sason
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nutz clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nutz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutz misses with a knee strike.
Nutz misses with a knee strike.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz scores with a knee to the head.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Nutz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Nutz looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Nutz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to break free but Nutz has control.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nutz keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nutz keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to break free but Nutz pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones wants to break free but Nutz has control.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Nutz keeps him there for the moment.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Nutz keeps him there for the moment.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Nutz is controlling the position. #T3#
Nutz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Nutz has the dominant position.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Nutz won't allow it.
Nutz looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to circle away but Nutz has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Nutz's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nutz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Nutz is rocked!
Jones cracks Nutz with a hook to the temple - Nutz is on wobbly legs here! Jones swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Nutz falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jones wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roger Jones!
Roger Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Takagi dives in and scores a takedown into Nutz's guard.
Takagi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takagi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Takagi cracks Nutz with a big elbow.
Nutz being controlled for a moment.
Takagi lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nutz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Takagi landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Takagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nutz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
The ground and pound from Takagi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Takagi lands a nice forearm strike.
Takagi is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Takagi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nutz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eigi Takagi!
A very excited looking Eigi Takagi 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:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Nutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thornton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thornton lands a slapping body shot.
Nutz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thornton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thornton lands with a right hand.
Nutz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton swats away the attempt to clinch by Nutz.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutz with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Nutz lands an elbow that stopped Thornton in his tracks for a moment.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thornton is looking to break free of the clinch but Nutz has double underhooks.
Thornton blocks an uppercut.
Nutz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nutz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutz looks winded!
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nutz.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nutz gets tackled into the cage by Thornton. Thornton maintains the clinch.
Thornton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Thornton managing to block the knees to the body from Nutz.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutz looking to throw knees to the head but Thornton is blocking nicely.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thornton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch but Nutz keeps him there for the moment.
Nutz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nutz keeps control of Thornton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thornton is trying to break free.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nutz missing with knees to the body.
Thornton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Thornton manages to break the clinch.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Thornton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nutz's head backwards.
Ian Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton!
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Thornton.
Thornton scores with a punch to the head.
Nutz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nutz tries to clinch but Thornton is having none of it.
It looks like Thornton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thornton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Thornton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nutz prevents Thornton from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Thornton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nutz wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Thornton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nutz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nutz tries to clinch there but Thornton circles away.
Nutz wants to clinch up but Thornton keeps it at a distance.
Thornton appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thornton lands a two punch combo.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Thornton clinches.
Nutz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Thornton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thornton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Thornton 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thornton, as that shot connected.
Thornton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Nutz avoids nicely.
Nutz tries to clinch
and Thornton counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thornton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutz can do to turn this around?
Nutz tries a body shot but Thornton blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nutz throws an elbow but misses.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton wants to break free but Nutz has control.
Nutz can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Thornton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thornton is trying to break the clinch but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dem Nutz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Nutz struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Nutz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thornton's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutz.
Nutz misses with a knee to the head.
Thornton blocks an elbow strike.
Nutz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz connects with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Thornton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thornton!
Nutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
A nice combination there by Thornton.
Ian Thornton is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Thornton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nutz back to the cage. Thornton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nutz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Thornton scores with a four punch combination!#ROC#
Nutz is rocked!
Thornton cracks Nutz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Nutz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Thornton can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Thornton!
An out of breath Ian Thornton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Nutz tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz moves out of range as Gonzalez throws a body kick.
Nutz tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Nutz fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Gonzalez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nutz to the ground. Gonzalez is now in Nutz's guard.
Gonzalez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nutz being controlled here, momentarily.
Gonzalez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nutz for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nutz.
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Nutz misses with a takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nutz tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez tries to bum rush Nutz with a series of wild strikes but Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nutz tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Gonzalez gets tackled into the cage by Nutz. Nutz maintains the clinch.
Nutz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Nutz, against the cage.
#TD#
Gonzalez has clasped his hands together around Nutz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nutz is trying to escape the position but Gonzalez is controlling the position. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonzalez controlling from side mount.
Nutz looks winded!#T4##SUB#
Gonzalez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nutz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gonzalez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nutz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gonzalez lets go of the hold and Nutz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Estaban Gonzalez!
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Event:
TD 3: Marveux vs Woodley
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutz moves in looking to clinch but Holofernes pushes him off.
Nutz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holofernes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a single leg into guard. Nutz didn't expect that.
Holofernes stays in close to Nutz's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz is breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nutz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holofernes defends well and Nutz ends up having to push Holofernes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nutz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Holofernes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nutz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dem Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nutz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nutz! #SU2#
Holofernes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nutz to his feet.
Holofernes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nutz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nutz doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Holofernes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nutz's guard.
Nutz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Holofernes manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Holofernes stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
Nutz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holofernes defends well and Nutz ends up having to push Holofernes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutz tries to clinch #TD2#
so Holofernes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Holofernes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nutz, up you get!
Holofernes circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nutz won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Holofernes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nutz tries to clinch #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a takedown into side control.
Holofernes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Holofernes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nutz darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holofernes controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Holofernes stands up and beckons Nutz to join him on the feet. #T1#
Nutz fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holofernes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Holofernes 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.
Nutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Holofernes. #T2#
Holofernes content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Holofernes working over Nutz with some ground and pound. Nutz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Holofernes trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nutz tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a shoot takedown. Nutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Holofernes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4##SU2#
Nutz is working an open guard so Holofernes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Holofernes as Nutz shoots in.
And Holofernes tries to counter it with a takedown but Nutz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nutz wants to clinch#TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holofernes scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Holofernes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holofernes circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Holofernes stands up and beckons Nutz to join him on the feet.
Nutz looks to clinch #TD2#
and Holofernes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nutz won't be happy with that.
Nutz tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holofernes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Judas Holofernes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Holofernes is continuing to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T3#
Holofernes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dem Nutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judas Holofernes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Holofernes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holofernes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judas Holofernes!
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Event:
TD 2: Bloodshed
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutz drops his hands momentarily and Power takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Nutz's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Power 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.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nutz on the side of the head.
Power connects with the punch.
Power scores with a jab to the head.
Nutz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nutz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
Nutz tries to clinch
and Power makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Power gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nutz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutz lands a knee to the head.
Power working aggressively here.
Nutz scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Nutz.
#T1#
Nutz lands a knee to the head.
Nutz landing knees to the head.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutz.
Nutz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz scores a nice knee to the body.
Nutz landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutz.
Nutz landing knees to the head.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutz avoids the elbow strike from Power, against the cage.
Nutz misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutz presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power trying to stall but Nutz improves his position.
A short left from Nutz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutz. #T2#
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nutz lands with a short shot to the head.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nutz is defended easily by Power.
Power lands with an uppercut that bounces Nutz off the cage and back into range.
Nutz walks into a jab.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Nutz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Power has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nutz, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Nutz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nutz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Nutz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nutz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Nutz controls the action.
Nutz working Power over with knees to the body.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Nutz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutz prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Power misses with the head strike.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Power working aggressively here.
Power misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Nutz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nutz blocks an elbow strike from Power.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power is trying to break free.
Power is trying to break the clinch but Nutz has him pressed against the cage.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutz struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Power blocks an elbow strike from Nutz.
Power lands a left hand.
Power tries to break the clinch but Nutz is controlling the position.
Nutz landing knees to the head.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nutz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nutz up against the cage.
Nutz blocks an uppercut.
Nutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Power will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Power scores with a jab. Nutz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nutz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nutz in his tracks.
Power fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Power misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power is breathing heavily.
Power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power throws a hook but Nutz blocks it.
No luck for Nutz with that takedown attempt.
Nutz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nutz tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Nutz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nutz scrambles back to his feet.
Power slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Nutz gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Nutz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Power's defenses.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Nutz.
Dem Nutz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nutz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Nutz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nutz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power blocking some punches.
Nutz scores with a knee to the head.
Nutz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Power lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nutz presses Power against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Power looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Nutz controls the action.
Nutz blocks an elbow strike.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nutz landing knees to the body.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Power's face.
Nutz with a knee to the head.
Power throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Nutz.
Nutz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nutz blocking some punches.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Nutz.
Nutz lands a nice elbow.
Nutz lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Nutz lands an elbow that stopped Power in his tracks for a moment.
Nutz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nutz prevents a body shot from Power.
Power wants to stall.
Nutz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nutz.
Nutz tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutz blocking some punches.
A short right from Nutz on the inside.
Power takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nutz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Power scores with a hook.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Power.
Nutz is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Nutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Power circles away.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Nutz.
Nutz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nutz dodges the punch combination from Power.
As Power backs away, Nutz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Power.
James Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Nutz counters with a head kick.
Nutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nutz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch but Power swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nutz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power scores with a shot to the body.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nutz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nutz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Power swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nutz.
Power throws a series of punches but Nutz moves out of range.
Nutz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nutz moves into range and clinches up with Power.
Nutz lands an elbow just above Power 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutz lands a nice shot to the body.
Power wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nutz crunches a lovely knee into Power's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Nutz.
A right handed body shot lands from Nutz.
Nutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nutz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nutz misses with a punch to the body.
Nutz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power tries a knee to the head but Nutz blocks it.
Nutz tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Nutz back against the cage. #T3#
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz scores with a knee to the head.
Nutz lands with a right to the head.
Nutz lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Power.
Nutz lands an elbow inside that Power shrugs off.
Power makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nutz lands with a short shot to the head.
James Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power wants to break free but Nutz has control.
Nutz has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Nutz lands a right hand.
Power can't break the clinch.
Nutz landing knees to the head.
Nutz lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nutz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nutz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dem Nutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutz.
Nutz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Power has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Power takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nutz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Nutz.
Nutz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutz scores with a knee to the head.
Nutz throws a head punch that misses.
Nutz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nutzs head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dem Nutz.
I think Power 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Power!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Power made sure he mentioned Lion Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 681 Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Nutz is looking to clinch but Berg is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Berg misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berg. Nutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Berg tests Nutz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Berg misses its intended target.
Berg backing away here, and Nutz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Berg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Berg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutz.
Berg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berg throws a shot from downtown. Nutz moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Berg missing with a left hand there. Nutz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berg throws a lazy right hand but Nutz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strom Berg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berg. Nutz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Berg circles away.
Nutz darts in looking for a takedown but Berg gets double underhooks and turns Nutz into the cage.
Nutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berg pinned against the cage. Berg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nutz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Nutz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berg lands a lovely overhand right.
Berg throws a looping overhand right but Nutz ducks down to avoid it.
Berg tries to bum rush Nutz with a series of wild strikes but Nutz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berg takes a swing at Nutz's ribcage but misses.
Nutz is looking to clinch but Berg is avoiding it.
Berg lands a nice hook to Nutz's body. Nutz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nutz shoots in and drives through. Berg sprawls well.
Berg is looking to counter the offense by Nutz and move into the clinch.
Strom Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dem Nutz.#T3#
Berg misses with a looping right.
Nutz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nutz is looking to clinch.
Nutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Berg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berg takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nutz fails to land.
Berg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nutz backwards.
Nutz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berg's elbow. #TD#
Berg gets control of Nutz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Berg will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nutz doesn't defend quickly enough and Berg has managed to lock this one up! Can Nutz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Berg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Strom Berg!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 681 Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Pires tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pires fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutz.#CL#
Pires instigates a clinch.
Nutz misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Nutz.
#BC#
Pires pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Pires rushes Nutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nutz obliges.
A knee to the head by Pires.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pires blocks an uppercut.
Pires really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pires's face.
Pires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pires slows down the pace here.
Nutz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pires's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Telmo Pires has been cut.#T1#
Come on Pires - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nutz lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Pires is rocked!
Nutz landing knees to the head.
Oh Pires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nutz throws a big uppercut that drops Pires! More strikes from Nutz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pires lies dazed against the cage as Nutz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dem Nutz!
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