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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noriega is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Long.
Noriega stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Long.
Noriega lands a high kick!
Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.#CL#
Noriega moves into the clinch successfully.
Noriega lands with a right to the head.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Noriega finds it's way through Long's defenses.
Long on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Long crashing down! Long tries to stagger back to his feet but Noriega just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Long asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Noriega!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pablo Noriega waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura is pushing down on Long's leg trying to pass to half guard. Long is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Long tries to kick Kimura off but Kimura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Long defends it well.
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Kimura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kimura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Long's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Long is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kimura content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura advances to mount.
Kimura controlling the pace for now. #T3#
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Long is trying to escape the mount but Kimura keeps good control and instead manages to take Long's back.
Good control from Kimura.
Kimura is continuing to stall.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, with Kimura on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Long is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Long is trying to get back to his feet but Kimura has full control of the position and if anything, Long has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Long has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Long fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kimura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Long instigates a clinch.
Long works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Long closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Long moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Long won't allow it.
#BC#
Long breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Long lands a slapping body shot.
Long with a hook.
Long tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Long lands a leg kick that knocks Kimura off balance momentarily.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Kimura looks for a takedown but Long sprawls well.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kimura.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Kimura shoots in and bounces Long off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Long is looking to stand back up but Kimura counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kimura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Long is trying to stand.
Long scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kimura manages to mount him!
#T3#
Kimura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long tries to buck Kimura off but he can't manage it. #ES#
Long somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long throws a big counter combination but Kimura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Long shoots in.
Long stuns Kimura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long lands with a cross.
Long tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily#TD2#
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Long throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
Long is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
Long is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kimura dives into side control.
#T1#
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kimura has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kimura happy to just control the position for now. #SU2#
Kimura stands up and beckons Long to his feet. #CL#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Long.
#T3#
Long moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Long instigates a clinch.
Long is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Long wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position. #T4#
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Long wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Long has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
A very excited looking Brandon Long 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brandon Long (ranked 20784 p4p, 459 weight class) and Asian Chinaman (ranked 23499 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinaman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Orient Express Theme. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Long! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Asian Chinaman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chinaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Chinaman instigates a clinch.
Chinaman gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Long (0) vs (2) Chinaman
Long wants to get back to full guard.
Chinaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Long is controlling Chinaman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to control but Chinaman is keeping busy.
Long is doing well to control the position and prevent Chinaman from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaman seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long tries to roll over but Chinaman keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long manages to get to full guard.
Chinaman looking to pass the guard.
Chinaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Chinaman is proving a slippery customer.
Chinaman pushes down on Long's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chinaman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chinaman wants to take a breather but Long is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Chinaman is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chinaman trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Chinaman is very close to passing his half guard.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chinaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Long is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chinaman prevents Long from improving his position.
Chinaman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Long tries to roll over but Chinaman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is defending against the submission attempts here by Chinaman.
Chinaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Long is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chinaman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chinaman trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Chinaman is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Long sees it coming and defends easily.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.
Long wants to sweep here but Chinaman controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chinaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chinaman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Chinaman looking to pass the guard.
Chinaman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chinaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Long being controlled here, momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Long keeping moving, preventing Chinaman from controlling successfully.
Chinaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Long has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chinaman has managed to get both his arms back between Long's legs - danger averted.
Chinaman wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Long wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chinaman is now in half guard.
Chinaman is taking a breather. Long says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman trying to control from half guard but Long is working away.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Chinaman is very close to passing his half guard.
Chinaman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chinaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Long does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Chinaman is looking to stall here but Long recovers full guard.
Long controls Chinaman momentarily but Chinaman frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Long looking for a guillotine here but Chinaman defends easily.
Long keeping moving, preventing Chinaman from controlling successfully.
Chinaman advances to half guard.
Chinaman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Long! Score +3 for passing guard: Long (0) vs (5) Chinaman
Chinaman trying to control but Long is having none of it.
Chinaman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Long can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Long is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Long and Chinaman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chinaman is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Long struggling a bit here.
Chinaman wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Chinaman tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
The referee asks Chinaman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chinaman prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Chinaman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Long is not content to let Chinaman control the position.
Chinaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chinaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chinaman wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Long tries to bench press Chinaman off him but Chinaman keeps the position.
Chinaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Chinaman swings around for an armbar but Long sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chinaman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Long (2) vs (5) Chinaman
Long is pushing down on Chinaman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chinaman is fighting to maintain full guard but Long has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chinaman is trying to control but Long passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Long (5) vs (5) Chinaman
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chinaman is trying to get back to half guard.
Long trying to control the position but Chinaman is working away.
Chinaman tries to bench press Long off him but Long keeps the position.
Chinaman seems a little lost for a moment, as Long dominates the positioning.
Long is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chinaman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chinaman is trying to control Long's posture but Long avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Chinaman gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Chinaman wins on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Asian Chinaman 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:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bakkes Ackerman (ranked 24896 p4p, 466 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 20769 p4p, 467 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ackerman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da' Vat Hy!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bakkes Ackerman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ackerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long clinches.
Long manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long looking to control.
Ackerman looking to pass the guard.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ackerman is one step ahead there.
Ackerman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ackerman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ackerman looking to pass the guard.
Long trying to control the position.
Ackerman 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.
Ackerman postures up.
Ackerman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ackerman wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long has Ackerman pulled in close to control his posture.
Ackerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ackerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ackerman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ackerman is really struggling to control Long but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ackerman drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Ackerman off! Ackerman jumps back into Long's guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Ackerman from controlling successfully.
Ackerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ackerman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Ackerman content to stall in guard here.
Ackerman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ackerman wants to pass to mount but Long is defending the position.
Ackerman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Long keeping hold of Ackerman's head, controlling as best he can.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long is staying active underneath Ackerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long trying to control but Ackerman postures up.
Ackerman is trying to control. Long wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ackerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Long has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ackerman is stalling here. Long is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ackerman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Long has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (0) vs (4) Long
Ackerman is looking to regain half guard here but Long keeps moving and retains side control.
Ackerman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Long's best efforts.
Ackerman gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long stands and throws Ackerman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ackerman (0) vs (7) Long
Ackerman is not content to let Long control the position.
Ackerman is trying to get back to half guard.
Ackerman is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Long tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Long has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Long trying to control the action but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Long tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Long has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ackerman is trying to control Long's posture but Long avoids it.
Ackerman manages to get back to half guard.
Ackerman gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Long is one step ahead there.
Ackerman pulls Long in to control the position.
Ackerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (2) vs (7) Long
Ackerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ackerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (2) vs (11) Long
Ackerman sneaks back into half guard.
Ackerman actively working from the bottom here.
Long is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Long seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ackerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ackerman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ackerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ackerman controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Ackerman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long trying to control but Ackerman is working from the bottom.
Ackerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ackerman has his foot on Long's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Long works his way back into a safe position though.
Long pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ackerman is keeping the position for now.
Long avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Long not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Long drops back looking for a leg! Ackerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ackerman manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into Ackerman's guard.
Ackerman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Long puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ackerman tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.
Ackerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Long pulls his head out easily.
Long is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ackerman wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ackerman.
Ackerman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (4) vs (11) Long
Long controls Ackerman momentarily but Ackerman frees himself.
Ackerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Long keeping full guard, as Ackerman tries to pass.
Ackerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ackerman (4) vs (15) Long
Ackerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Long taking a breather here.
Ackerman is looking for a sweep.
Ackerman regains half guard.
Long stalling.
Ackerman trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Ackerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Long.
Long trying to control the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ackerman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (6) vs (15) Long
Ackerman won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Long keeping moving, preventing Ackerman from controlling successfully.
Ackerman drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Ackerman off! Ackerman jumps back into Long's guard.
Long looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ackerman looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ackerman (6) vs (17) Long
Ackerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ackerman looking to control.
Long forces his way into half guard.
Ackerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Long controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long is thwarting Ackerman's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long wins on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Brandon Long, 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.
Bakkes Ackerman spoke after the fight, saying 'I can assure you all today : This will never happen again!'. |
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Event:
ABW 176 Wolf - Meat Boy
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Palonesess throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long. #CL#
Palonesess moves into the clinch.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Palonesess has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Long has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Palonesess content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch.
Palonesess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Long sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palonesess somewhat.
Palonesess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
#T1##CL#
Palonesess gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Palonesess.
#TD#
Palonesess works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SU#
Palonesess stands up from Long's guard - Palonesess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Palonesess avoids the body shot from Long.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palonesess.
Long swings for the body but Palonesess moves out of range.
Palonesess shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Palonesess's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Long! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palonesess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Palonesess feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Palonesess changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Long manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long looking for a takedown. #T2#
Palonesess fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Palonesess turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Palonesess manages to end up in side control.
Long is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palonesess is controlling him well.
Palonesess working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Palonesess is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Palonesess.
Palonesess 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.
Palonesess tries to move into full mount but can't pass Long's legs.
Palonesess working the ground and pound but Long is defending the strikes.
Palonesess controls the position from side control.#T3#
Palonesess in side control lands a decent elbow.
Long is trying to get back to his feet.
Palonesess tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU#
Palonesess stands up and beckons Long to his feet. #TD#
Palonesess changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Long looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Long bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.#CL#
Palonesess clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Palonesess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess goes for a takedown in the clinch but Long prevents it.
Palonesess drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Long gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.
Long misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palonesess looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Palonesess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Long scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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 Altintop Palonesess will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Long moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Palonesess dives in and scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Palonesess with a nice head shot there.
Palonesess stays in close to Long's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Long has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Palonesess is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long tries to circle away but Palonesess has him pinned against the cage.
Long working aggressively here.
#TD#
Palonesess gets control of Long's arms and successfully pulls guard. Palonesess will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Long controlling from the top position.
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!
Palonesess is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Palonesess trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
Long wants to control from the top but Palonesess keeps moving.
Long being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Long stands up and waves to Palonesess to follow him.
The fighters circling - Palonesess throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
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.
Palonesess keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palonesess was well out of range. Poor timing from Long.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and clinches.
Palonesess stalls.
Palonesess keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Palonesess has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Palonesess drags the fight down to the ground.
Long has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Palonesess is proving hard to escape from.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Palonesess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Long is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Palonesess is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Long has Palonesess pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Palonesess manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
Long can't find room to land a body shot as Palonesess controls the action.
Palonesess lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Long.
Long missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
Palonesess slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Long's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Palonesess escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Palonesess has the dominant position.#TD#
Palonesess jumps guard and drags Long to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Long is fighting to break Palonesess's control of his arms but Palonesess is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Long trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palonesess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palonesess keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altintop Palonesess dominated that second round.
That's time! Palonesess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Palonesess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the cage.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Palonesess has double underhooks.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Palonesess won't allow it.
Palonesess keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long is trying to break free.
Palonesess lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palonesess jumps guard but Long stands there with Palonesess around his waist. Palonesess gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palonesess is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Palonesess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palonesess shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Altintop Palonesess. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Palonesess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palonesess tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Long shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Palonesess eats them both and turns towards Long to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Palonesess fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Palonesess. Palonesess gets slowly back to his feet.
Palonesess tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Long manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Palonesess closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Altintop Palonesess has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Long tries to break free but Palonesess pushes him back against the cage.
Palonesess displaying some good clinch control by pressing Long up against the cage.
Long stalling the fight.
#T2#
Palonesess tries to pull guard but Long forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palonesess goes for a double leg but Long avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Long continues to drive forward.
Palonesess darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Palonesess into the cage.
Palonesess tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Palonesess on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Palonesess throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palonesess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palonesess blocks a head kick by Long.
Altintop Palonesess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palonesess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Long pinned against the cage. Long gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Long circles away from the clinch attempt
and Long counters with a left and a right that stings Palonesess.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palonesess shoots in but Long avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Palonesess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palonesess wants to stand but Long is controlling the position. #SU2#
Long stands up from Palonesess's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Palonesess has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Palonesess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palonesess tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Long wants to clinch.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long misses with a head kick.
Altintop Palonesess is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palonesess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palonesess thinks about countering with a body kick.
Long throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palonesess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Palonesess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess 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:
ABW 126 Fonseca - Arendse
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Chance fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Long has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Long misses the jab.
Chance throws a head kick that Long semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.
Long misses with a double jab.
Long shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chance pinned against the cage. Chance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chance clinches with his opponent.
Chance lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chance lands a nice uppercut.
Chance scores with a shoulder strike.
Chance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Long lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Chance.
Long looks winded!
Chance lands with a right to the head.
Chance lands with a left to the head.
Chance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Long is trying to push Chance away but Chance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Chance on the inside. #T1#
Long tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Long is trying to push Chance away but Chance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Chance manages to break the clinch.
Long is looking to clinch.
Long avoids the head kick by Chance.
#CL#
Chance instigates a clinch.
Chance manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chance lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chance scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Chance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chance misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Chance instigates a clinch.
Chance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long tries to break the clinch but Chance is controlling the position.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Long tries to break free but Chance pushes him back against the cage.
Chance scores with a knee to the head.
Chance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chance. #BC#
Chance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Long misses the target.
Chance throws an overhand right that has Long reeling! Chance follows up with more punches and Long is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zero Chance!
An out of breath Zero Chance 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:
ABW 114
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Gravano. No joy for Long on that attempt. #CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Long working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from Long misses.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gravano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Long shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gravano sprawls well. Gravano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gravano darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gravano keeps control of Long as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gravano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Long tries to clinch there but Gravano circles away.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Long.
Gravano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gravano lands a leg kick that knocks Long off balance momentarily.
Gravano throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Sammy Gravano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Gravano gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Brandon Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Gravano.
Long tries to break the clinch but Gravano is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano is having none of it.
Gravano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2#
Gravano has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gravano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Gravano moves into range and clinches up with Long.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks.
Long is trying to break free.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gravano as he jumps to the side.
Long takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.#T3##CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Long.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long scores with a hook to the body. Gravano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Long lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gravano blocks a leg kick.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Long misses
and Gravano counters with a one-two to the body.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Long misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Long misses.
Gravano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Long misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gravano tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in and drives through. Gravano sprawls well.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravano takes one to the side of the head.
Gravano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Gravano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Gravano lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! Gravano takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Long is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravano.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gravano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Long if he has to take too many more of those.
Long seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
Long tries a body shot but Gravano blocks it.
Gravano lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long takes a swing at Gravano's ribcage but misses.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Gravano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano scores with a jab.
Gravano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Long.
Gravano throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long throws a hook but Gravano blocks it.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gravano! But no joy.#T1##CL2#
Gravano clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Gravano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Gravano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Long on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gravano. Gravano obviously looking to wear him down.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long tries to land a front kick but Gravano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gravano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gravano wants it to stay on the feet.
Gravano circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Long backs off Gravano throws a huge counter combo but Long manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Gravano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long is looking to clinch.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Gravano throws a counter combo.
Gravano lands a nice looking body kick.
Long is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Long throws a series of punches but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gravano defends it nicely.
Gravano connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravano throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano feints the counter takedown.
Gravano throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Gravano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sammy Gravano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravano connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Gravano throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Gravano takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gravano manages to pull guard.
#ES2#
Gravano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gravano pushes Long up against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Long gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Long shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gravano prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Long wants to get back to striking at distance but Gravano won't allow it.
#BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gravano defends well and Long ends up having to push Gravano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4#
Gravano lands a head kick. Long smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
Brandon Long's cut is getting worse.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Long.
Long misses with an uppercut.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Long.#CL2#
Gravano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gravano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gravano has Long pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Long manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to break free but Gravano has control.
Gravano wants a takedown.
Gravano jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gravano has him pressed against the cage.
Gravano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gravano landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Gravano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Long's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Long throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Long lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Gravano clinches. #BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
Gravano throws a hook but Long avoids it easily.
Gravano scores with a head kick. Long tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gravano keeps the fight on the outside.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano throws a right hand that Long ducks under and follows up with a left that Long also avoids with ease.
Long tries to clinch but Gravano moves out of range.
Long throws a shot from downtown. Gravano moves away and avoids it.
Long tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Gravano avoids the head kick by Long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Gravano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long circles away from the clinch attempt.
Long swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravano with a hook.
Long throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano tries to clinch but Long moves out of range.
Gravano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
Gravano tries to clinch there but Long circles away.
Gravano scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Long.
Gravano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Long takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gravano breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Gravano scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano throws a head kick that misses.
Gravano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravano ducks right into an uppercut from Long. #CL2#
Gravano has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Gravano manages to break the clinch.
Long misses the jab.#CL#
Long moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Gravano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Long regains guard.
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gravano is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long looking to control.
Gravano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Gravano prevents Long from getting back to his feet.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gravano tries to kick Long off but Long keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Gravano pushes Long off and gets back to his feet.
Long swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Gravano moves into the clinch.
Long is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravano has double underhooks. #TD2#
Gravano pulls guard. #SU#
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Long has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gravano.
Long will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gravano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long misses with the combination.
Long fails with the takedown.
Long fails to land the takedown.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gravano rushes Long and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gravano looking for a takedown.
Sammy Gravano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Gravano keeps him there for the moment.
Long misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Gravano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gravano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Gravano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravano 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Gravano!
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Event:
ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Long takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.
Long misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a quick counter head kick but Long was just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Long has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Long tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McArthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Long tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Long back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Long is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Long misses
and McArthur counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kieran McArthur!
In his post fight interview, Kieran McArthur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Long feints the counter takedown.
Viv keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Viv 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Viv'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.
Viv passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Viv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Long is not content to let Viv control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Viv. #T1#
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viv 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.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Viv there. #SUB#
Viv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Long taking some punishment here, with Viv in his half guard. #T2#
Viv wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Viv there.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
Viv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viv slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Long is rocked!
Ground and pound from Viv.
Long is still in real trouble! Can Viv finish him?
Long is trying to maintain the position but Viv is very close to passing his half guard.
Viv is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Long is hurt! He's hurt bad - Viv fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Long from any more punishment! Congratulations to Viv! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!
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Event:
ABW 91
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dovlatov catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dovlatov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dovlatov scores with a hook.
Long takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dovlatov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Long tries to clinch there but Dovlatov circles away.
Dovlatov sizes up Long with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dovlatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dovlatov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dovlatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Long has a takedown stuffed.
Long fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dovlatov checks it well.
A jab from Dovlatov does it's job there.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dovlatov manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dovlatov.
Dovlatov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Long on the side of the head.
A combination from Long does no damage.
It looked like Dovlatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dovlatov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Long's head backwards.#T1#
Long shoots for a takedown but Dovlatov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dovlatov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dovlatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Long is rocked!
Long tries to get into range but Dovlatov steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Long! 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! Dovlatov scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Dovlatov!
Sergei Dovlatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyro Costa (ranked 6461 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Long (ranked 22060 p4p, 595 weight class). Brandon Long is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brandon Long!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Long moves into the clinch.
Long has hold of one of Costa's legs. Costa is fighting the takedown attempt but Long gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Long
Costa seems keen to control Long's posture.
Costa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Costa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (2) Long
Costa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (5) vs (2) Long
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Costa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Costa has hold of Long's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Long seems comfortable defending it but Costa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Long is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Long is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Costa couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyro Costa! |
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Event:
Angry Birds War 81
Date: Nov 16, 2017 |
#R1#
The Man cracks Long with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Long doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Long doesn't seem phased though.
Long tries to clinch there but The Man circles away.
The Man throws a body punch but Long moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from The Man.
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
The Man lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Man leaning against his opponent.
I was talking to The Man's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Man slowing the pace effectively.
The Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Long is trying to break free.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but The Man avoids the damage to the body.
The Man lands with a left to the head. #T1#
The Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Long.
The Man prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
The Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Man has Long pushed against the cage.
The Man lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Long is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Man pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Long or not.
Long looks winded!
The Man lands a right hand that snaps the head of Long backwards.
A short right from The Man on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from The Man.
Nice body punch from The Man.
The Man gets through Long's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Man working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
The Man jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Man pulls Long in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
The Man looking for a triangle here. Long is fighting it but it looks tight! The Man pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Long is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob The Man!
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Event:
ABW 70 Space - Rodgers
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Long circles away.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Miller is working for a kimura but Long is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is pressing down on Long's thigh, looking to free his foot. Long is holding on for now.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Long has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SU#
Miller stands up out of the half guard.
Long changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries for a takedown but Long sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Long darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Long stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Long fails with the takedown.
Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Long looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Long has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Long is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Long blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Long manages to break the clinch.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long lands a body shot.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Miller has been cut.#CL2#
Long clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Long counters with a crisp right hand that drops Miller! Long lets Miller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!#T3#
Long cracks Miller on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Miller falls backwards against the cage. Long follows up with more strikes that drop Miller to his knees. Long keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Miller! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Long!
Brandon Long decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Morrison Jr. looking to score a takedown here. Long is defending well but Morrison Jr. drives through and ends up in Long's guard.
Morrison Jr.'s corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morrison Jr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morrison Jr. slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but Long is defending well.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for a kimura but Long is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Long tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Morrison Jr.!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Morrison Jr.!
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Landen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Landen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Landen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Long misses with an uppercut. Landen saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Landen.
Landen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Long misses with a takedown
and Landen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landen connects with an inside leg kick.
Long misses with the body kick
enabling Landen to counter with a crisp jab.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Landen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Long throws a right and a left that both miss.
Long throws a lazy head kick
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Long has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Landen counters with a nice uppercut.
Long throws an off balance right hand
and Landen counters with a low kick, right behind Long 's knee. #T1#
Long tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Landen counters with a beautiful punch that sends Long to the canvas! #ROC2#
Long is rocked!
Landen advances to half guard.
Landen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Long is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Landen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Long is hurt! He's hurt bad - Landen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Long from any more punishment! Congratulations to Landen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Landen!
Paul Landen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Long tries to clinch but Low moves out of range.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Low swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Long is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Low.
Low connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Low counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Low.
Low with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Long looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Low passes into half guard.
Low lands with a punch from half guard.
Low thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Long's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Low trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Low working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Low is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Long defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low working Long over with strikes. #T1#
Low takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Long has hold of Low's hands but Low slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Low looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Low takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Low working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Low working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Low drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Low is working away from the top position though.
Low is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Low lands strikes from half guard.
Low seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Low works his foot free and advances to mount.
Low has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Low lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Low is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Long can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Low working Long over with strikes here.
Long is in all sorts of trouble here.
Low lands a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Low breaks from Long's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Low postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Long bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Low and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Low!
Short Low 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Long throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kruger moves into the clinch.
Kruger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruger prevents Long from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Kruger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Kruger 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.
Long taking some punishment here, with Kruger in his half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kruger is controlling the pace.
Long wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Kruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Kruger working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kruger passes to full mount! #SUB#
Kruger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Kruger has isolated one of Long's arms. Long looking to fight him off but Kruger twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yaseen Kruger!
Yaseen Kruger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Morrison Jr. throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morrison Jr. did well to prevent Long getting side control.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Long is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking to cinch up a triangle. Long throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Morrison Jr.'s body to avoid the submission. Morrison Jr. has instead reached around Long's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Morrison Jr. arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Morrison Jr.!
David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Long has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Long decides to pull guard.
Long pulls Black in to control the position.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Long controlling Black's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Black 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.
Black postures up in Long's guard and throws a big left but Long blocks it.
Black stops Long from standing up.
Black 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.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Long's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Long pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Long's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Long tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Long.
Long connects with the punch.
Long misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long misses with a kick to the body.
Black feinted with a counter takedown.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Long cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.
Long cracks Black with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Long misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Black counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Long! #T3#
Long struggling a bit here.
Long has one of Black's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to stand but Long is controlling his arm.
Black trying to control the position but Long is working away.
Long can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
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.
Long is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Black's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black prevents Long from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andy Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily#CL#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Long is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Long down to the mat. Long avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Long throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Long digs a good hook to Black's body.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Long.
Long changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Black checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Long misses with a low kick.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Long moves into the clinch successfully.
Black is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Long is defending well.#TD#
Black gets control of Long's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Long gets to his feet - Black follows without any prompting.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Long and move into the clinch.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.
Long darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Long is trying to control the position but Black postures up.
Long has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##ES2#
Long scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Black leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Long cracks Black with an open hand slap.
Black wants to clinch.#T4##CL2#
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Long is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Long gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Black drops down looking for an ankle pick but Long pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Black slaps away a takedown attempt from Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Long looks to move away, Black throws a big counter combo but Long just gets out of the way.
Long lunges at Black with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Black's hand.
Long shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Long walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Long misses #CL#
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Black is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1##TD#
Black has clasped his hands together around Long's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black throwing strikes but Long manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Black is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Long stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Long goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward.
Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Andy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Long has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
#BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Long fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Black, pushing him back against the cage.
Black drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Black will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Long up against the cage.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Long has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Long working hard to break the clinch.
Black prevents Long from breaking the clinch.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Black drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Long gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Long tries for a takedown but Black manages to get underhooks.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.
Black looking for a takedown. #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.
Black slows down the pace here.
Long is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Black is trying to pull guard but Long turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Long lands a left hand.
Long gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.
Andy Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Long is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Long 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
In his post fight interview, Brandon Long started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Gladiators 26 Money vs Gain
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Long moves in looking to clinch but Krakow pushes him off.
Krakow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakow scores with a nice right hand.
Krakow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Krakow closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Krakow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Krakow. Those never looked like landing.
Krakow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Long has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long misses with a knee to the head.
Krakow tries for a takedown but Long manages to get underhooks.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krakow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Long prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Krakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Long decides to pull guard.
Krakow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krakow looking to pass the guard.
Krakow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU#
Krakow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krakow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Krakow closes the distance and clinches.
Krakow prevents the takedown attempt.
Long tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Krakow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Krakow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Long to his feet.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Krakow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Long.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Long comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Krakow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Long napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Long throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Krakow throws a head kick that misses.
Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krakow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long. #TD#
Krakow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Krakow showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Krakow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krakow prevents Long from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krakow passes to side control.
Krakow wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
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 Thomas Krakow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Krakow thumps Long with a low kick.
Krakow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Long defends well and Krakow ends up having to push Long into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krakow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krakow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Krakow dives in and grabs Long's left leg, looking for a takedown. Long pushes down on Krakow's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Krakow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Long pushes Krakow up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Krakow wants the takedown. Long is fighting it off but Krakow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Long's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Long looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krakow passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long regains half guard there - taking advantage of Krakow's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Long tries to roll over but Krakow keeps him under control.#T1#
Long wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Long looking for submissions off his back.
Krakow trying to pass the guard but Long defending well. #SU#
Krakow stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Long gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Krakow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Long is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krakow dives into side control.
#REVB#
Thomas Krakow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krakow working the head and body with strikes.
Long is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Long is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Krakow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Krakow moves into full mount!
Krakow cracks Long with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Long wants to control but Krakow is having none of it.
Krakow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Long is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakow with a couple of short strikes.
Krakow avoids the attempt from Long to control.
Krakow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakow is stalling here but it's allowed Long to get half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow dominated that second round.
That's time! Krakow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krakow's waist but Krakow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Krakow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krakow misses with a head kick.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Krakow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Krakow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Long 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.
Long has momentary wrist control but Krakow slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Long trying to strike off his back.
#T1##SU#
Krakow stands up and waves to Long to follow him.
Krakow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Long moves out of range as Krakow throws a body kick.
Krakow looks for the body kick but Long saw that one coming.
Long with the counter takedown but Krakow avoids it easily.
Long dives in for a single leg takedown but Krakow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas Krakow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Krakow fails to land with a series of punches.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krakow. #CL2#
Long clinches with his opponent.
Long is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Krakow. #T2#
Long trying to stall but Krakow improves his position.
Long looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Long tries to break the clinch but Krakow is controlling the position. #TD#
Krakow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Long uses from the top position.
Krakow trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krakow controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
Long wants to stand and escape but instead Krakow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krakow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Long looking for a sweep. Not yet Long, not yet.
Krakow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Long can't keep his opponent in guard - Krakow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Krakow stands up from half guard. #TD#
Krakow feints and as Long raises his hands in defense, Krakow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Long wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Krakow manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB#
Krakow is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Krakow lands with a punch from half guard.
Krakow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakow wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Long is looking to control Krakow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Krakow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Krakow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krakow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Krakow!
After the big win, Thomas Krakow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Amped Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Long counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Long takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Long with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Long avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Long doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Long stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a one two! Long had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones lands the left hand.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Long feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Long slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.
Jones throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones throws a hook but Long blocks it.
Long throws a shot to the body.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Long in his tracks.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Long is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Roger Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Long clinches with his opponent.
Long tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long. #T3#
Jab from Jones.
Long tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Roger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long lands an overhand right.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Jones swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Long slips a jab from Jones.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Long misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Long looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones catches Long with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Long.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Jones.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Long slips under a jab.#CL2#
Long closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Long moved out of range.
Long is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Long has his takedown stuffed
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Long somewhat.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.#T1#
Long is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Jones jabs Long to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Long is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Long shoots in.
Jones leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones works Long's body with a nice hook.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Long is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Long.
Donk. Jones catches Long right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Long takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Long looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Long's hands.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Long holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Long tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3##BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Long bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Long has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Long tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Long.
#BC2#
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Long counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Roger Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Long scores with a decent looking hook.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Long takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Long throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Long scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones punishes Long's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Long takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jones stuns Long with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Long tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Long's head but Long sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a jab when Long was well out of range.
It seemed like Long was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Long. Long gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Long takes one on the button.#KD#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Long crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Long is rocked!
Jones throws a series of punches but Long avoids them all with ease.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Roger Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones with a jab.
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!
Long tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Long appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Long drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Long needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Long seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch lands to the side of Long 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Long wants to clinch.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roger Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Long wants to clinch.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Long is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Long or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Long.
Long shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Long.#T4#
Long tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Long is just out of range.
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!
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Long slips the punch.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long tries to clinch up.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Long misses with the combination.
Long tries to clinch up.
Brandon Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Long takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jones!
Roger Jones decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Gladiators 12 Runt v Sason
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Long lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krakow doesn't seem phased though.
Krakow is looking to clinch.
Long looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Krakow, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Krakow against the cage but Krakow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Krakow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Long manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krakow passes Long's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Long tries to get to full guard but Krakow has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Long tries to get to full guard but Krakow has control of the leg. #T1#
Still in half guard, Krakow seems content to control.
Krakow wants to control but Long is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Krakow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krakow not doing much here.
#SU#
Krakow gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #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.
Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krakow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Krakow misses the target.
Krakow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long throws a head kick but Krakow moves out of range.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Krakow checks a leg kick nicely.
Krakow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Long manages to circle out of the way.
Long scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Krakow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krakow prevents Long from improving his position.#SUB#
Krakow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Long sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Krakow seems content to control.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long is refusing to be controlled, as Krakow sits in half guard.
Long wants to control but Krakow is keeping busy.
Krakow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Long knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Long trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Long controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Thomas Krakow will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Long throws a good cross that connects.
Krakow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Long avoids it really well and circles away.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakow as he avoids it easily.
Krakow misses with a jab to the body
and Long counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Krakow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Long's guard.
Long will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krakow's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Long is looking for a triangle here but Krakow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Krakow working the ground and pound. #T1#
Krakow cracks Long with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Long tries to improve position but can't.
Long keeps trying to improve his position.
Krakow is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krakow scoring with punches and elbows.
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Long is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Krakow is controlling him well.
Long can't do much from the bottom here.
Long takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU#
Krakow stands up. #T3#
Long takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Krakow clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Krakow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Krakow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Krakow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krakow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krakow is fending him off so far but Long persists. Nope, Krakow circles away and we're back to standing.
Krakow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Krakow gets a double leg takedown into Long's guard.
Long really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krakow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krakow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krakow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Long keeping moving, preventing Krakow from controlling successfully.
Krakow passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Krakow seems to be looking for submissions.
Krakow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long is looking to control Krakow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Krakow dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Long fails with the takedown
and Krakow counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Krakow closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Krakow breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Krakow gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Long pushes Krakow off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long stuffs the takedown.
Krakow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Krakow moves into range and clinches up with Long.#T1##TD2#
Long successfully pulls guard.
Long is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krakow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Long pushes Krakow off and gets back to his feet.
Long misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Krakow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krakow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Long tries to counter with a clinch but Krakow shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick from Krakow.
Long shoots in and drives through. Krakow sprawls well.
Krakow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thomas Krakow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Krakow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Long moves forwards but Krakow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krakow misses with the combination.
Thomas Krakow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Long gets caught flat footed, as Krakow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Long has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Krakow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Krakow!
Long misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakow.
#T3#
Krakow misses with a head kick.
Long shoots in but Krakow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Krakow tries to counter by clinching up but Long breaks away and moves out of range.
Long fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Krakow clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Krakow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Krakow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krakow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krakow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Krakow is looking to advance position but Long won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Krakow seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Krakow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krakow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Krakow!
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Event:
GFN8
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Long moves in looking to clinch but Tran pushes him off.#TD#
Tran shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Long manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tran wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Tran tries to free his leg and advance position but Long is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Tran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Long dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tran working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tran is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Tran distracts Long with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Tran is proving a slippery customer.
Tran wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Tran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tran wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Tran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Long's head.
Tran connects with a couple of short punches.
Tran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tran wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Tran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Tran wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
Tran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Long keeping moving, preventing Tran from controlling successfully.
Tran forces his way into half guard.
Tran 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.
Tran trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Tran moves nicely into side control.
Tran working the ground and pound.
Tran working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Long takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tran is working Long over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Long is rocked!
Tran crunches a massive hammerfist down on Long - he's out! Tran Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert Tran!
After the fight, Robert Tran was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Gladiators Fight Night 6
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Flynn drives through and clinches with Long against the cage.
#TD#
Flynn pulls guard.
Long's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Long wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Long controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Flynn is trying to keep Long in close.
Long wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn wants to improve his position but instead Long has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is looking to get back to full guard here but Long has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##SU2#
Long decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flynn to his feet. #CL#
Flynn forces Long back against the cage and clinches.
Long tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Flynn has the dominant position.
Long tries to pull guard but Flynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Long drops back down to his feet.
Flynn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Long.
#TD2#
Long pulls guard.
Long trying to strike off his back.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Long pulls Flynn in to control the position. #SUB2#
Long has an active guard here but Flynn has managed to pass into half guard.
Long is pressing down on Flynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flynn wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Long lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Long stands up from Flynn's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flynn throws a leg kick but Long sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Long tries to counter with a clinch but Flynn shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Long misses with a straight left.
Flynn tries to counter with a takedown but Long is quick to defend against it.
Long tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flynn is looking for a counter combo.
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Flynn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Long has a takedown stuffed.
Flying Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.#T4#
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Long.
Long shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flynn sprawls well. Flynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Long gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Flynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long prevents the takedown attempt.
Long wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Flynn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Long will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Long tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Long is trying to force a seperation but Flynn has the dominant position.#TD2#
Long pulls Flynn into guard.
Long lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Flynn trying to keep a closed guard but Long is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Long gets to his feet - Flynn follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to clinch.
Flying Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL#
Flynn clinches.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Long is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Long wants to take the fight to the mat but Flynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Long is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flynn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flying Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flynn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flynn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD#
Flynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Long controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flynn is trying to hold Long in close to prevent damage but Long has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Flynn wants to get back to his feet.
Flynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Long on the ground.
Long missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn wants to control but Long is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flynn trying to get back to full guard but Long takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Long looking to secure an arm triangle but Flynn defends it well. #T3#
Flynn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Long.
Long controlling the pace for now.
Brandon Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flynn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Long wants to finish this one by submission but Flynn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Long.
Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flynn is squirming around, avoiding Long's attempts to control the action.
Flynn is trying to stand but he's just given Long his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Flynn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Long connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flynn scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Flying Flynn has been cut.
Flynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Long throws a counter combo.
Flynn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Long.
Long takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Long sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Long looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Long tries to clinch there but Flynn circles away.
#T1#
Long shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense.
Long tries for a takedown but Flynn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flying Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.#CL#
Flynn clinches up against the cage.
Long goes for a takedown attempt but Flynn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Flynn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flynn is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Long breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Flynn was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Flynn throws a leg kick but Long moved away.
Long with the counter takedown but Flynn avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn scores with a hook to the body. Long takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Flynn rushes Long and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flynn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Long shoots in looking for a takedown. Flynn tries to sprawl out of it but Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flynn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Long fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Flynn has Long up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Flynn.
#TD#
Flynn has picked Long up - he's going for a ride! Flynn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Long is staying active underneath Flynn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Long slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#ES2#
Long pushes Flynn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Long shoots in and drives through. Flynn sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Long as Flynn shoots in.#T4##CL#
Flynn closes the distance and pushes Long back into the cage.#TD#
Flynn gets control of Long's arms and successfully pulls guard. Flynn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long trying to control but Flynn is working from the bottom.
Long passes Flynn's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Long is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flynn keeps working.
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 Flying Flynn.
I think Long 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Brandon Long!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Flying Flynn!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Brandon Long!
Brandon Long wins by split decision!
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 2
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki misses with an uppercut. Long saw that one coming.
Aoki Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Long counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a straight right hand.
Long fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Long tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Long wants to clinch but Aoki slips to the side#TD2#
and Aoki counters with a single leg into guard. Long didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Aoki stands up and waves to Long to follow him.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Long displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab. #TD2#
Long gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki passes Long's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aoki controlling the pace.
Aoki is pressing down on Long's thigh, looking to free his foot. Long is holding on for now.
Aoki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Long doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Long knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Long defends the submission attempt.
Aoki slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.#SUB2#
Aoki in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Long tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aoki Aoki!
A very excited looking Aoki Aoki 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:
Gladiators Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Conor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Long is defended easily by Conor.#TD#
Conor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conor lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conor defends it easily.
Conor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conor works over Long with some ground and pound from guard.
Long tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Conor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conor postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
Conor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Long bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conor's guard. #REVB#
Conor has Long pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Conor connects with a couple of short punches.
Long manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Conor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long looking to pass the guard.
Conor 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.#T2#
Conor is pulling down on Long's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conor is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Long is keeping the position for now.
Conor is in close to Long's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Long looking to control.
Conor pushes down on Long's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conor slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Conor working over Long with some ground and pound. Long looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Long regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Conor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Long's head.
Long looks winded!
Conor scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Long has momentary wrist control but Conor slips an elbow through the middle.
Conor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conor slips nicely into half guard.
Conor 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Conor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Conor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Conor seems content to control.#T4#
Conor uses his free foot to push down on Long's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Long.
Conor with shots to the head and body - Long looks very uncomfortable down there.
Conor controlling his opponent.
Conor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conor unloading with bombs!
Conor controlling the position easily from mount.
Conor cracks Long with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Conor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Long is trying desperately to improve position.
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Long that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mcgregor Conor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Long misses the shot to the body.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conor.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Conor has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Conor successfully pulls guard.
Conor wants to improve his position but instead Long has moved into half guard.
Conor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Long is working away from the top position though.
Conor looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conor tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.
Conor wants to control but Long is keeping busy.
#T1#
Conor wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
Conor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Conor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conor tries to get out of the position.
Conor has control of Long's left arm, preventing Long from doing any damage.
Conor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conor controlling Long's posture.
Conor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #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.
Conor looking to control.
Conor pulls Long in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Conor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Conor working some strikes from top position.
Long keeping moving, preventing Conor from controlling successfully.
Conor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conor connects with a couple of short punches.
Conor trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Conor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Long wants to sweep here but Conor controlling him for the moment.
Conor lands a couple of digs.
Conor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Conor pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Conor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
Conor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Long on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Long is breathing heavily.
Conor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conor working Long over with strikes.
Conor moves into full mount! Long won't be happy about that!
Conor looking to control but Long is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Conor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Conor lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Conor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Long is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Long can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Long is still in real trouble! Can Conor finish him?
Conor postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Long badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Conor around the waist but Conor pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Conor is the winner by TKO! Conor jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mcgregor Conor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Huffman walks into a straight right hand from Long.
Nice sprawl there from Huffman as Long shoots in.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Huffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Long looks to move away, Huffman throws a big counter combo but Long just gets out of the way.
Huffman misses with a series of wild punches.
Long slips a jab and a cross from Huffman.
Good exchange - Long coming out on top.
Long tries to clinch but Huffman moves out of range.
Huffman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Long shoots in but Huffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thurman Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Huffman drives through and clinches with Long against the cage.
Long keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huffman's efforts to push away.
Long tries to break the clinch but Huffman is controlling the position. #T1#
Huffman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Long is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huffman prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Huffman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Long attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Huffman throws a leg kick that misses.
And Long tries to counter it with a takedown but Huffman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Long tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huffman defends well and Long ends up having to push Huffman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huffman stuffs the takedown.
Long looks winded!
Long tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huffman swivels and escapes.#CL#
Huffman rushes Long and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Huffman pulls guard effortlessly.
Huffman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huffman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Long's guard. #REVR##T2#
Long trying to strike off his back.
Huffman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Long has momentary wrist control but Huffman slips an elbow through the middle.
Huffman throwing strikes but missing.
Huffman with a nice head shot there.
Huffman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Huffman really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Huffman wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving. #SUB2#
Long has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huffman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Long.#T3#
Huffman scores with punches from side control.
Huffman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huffman throws a strike aimed at the side of Long's head but Long avoids it well.
Long taking a bit of punishment here - Huffman scoring with strikes.
Huffman is putting a hurting on Long here, landing some big shots from side control.
Huffman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Huffman cracks Long with a big elbow. #T4#
The ground and pound from Huffman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huffman is putting a hurting on Long here, landing some big shots from side control.
Huffman wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Huffman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huffman cracks Long with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Huffman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Huffman wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Huffman 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huffman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Long works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Huffman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurman Huffman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Long works over Huffman's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Thurman Huffman has been cut.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huffman as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Huffman misses.
A low kick from Huffman is predictable there
and Long counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Huffman 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.#CL#
Huffman gets a clinch.
Huffman jumps guard but Long turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Huffman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Long can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Long manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huffman stands up over Long, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Long has momentary wrist control but Huffman slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Huffman throws a big right hand that misses.
Long keeping moving, preventing Huffman from controlling successfully.
Long managing to control the position.
Huffman scoring with some ground and pound.
Huffman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huffman throwing strikes but missing.
Huffman throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huffman trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Huffman scoring with some ground and pound.
Huffman controlling from the top position.
Long utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huffman is looking to clinch but Long is avoiding it.
#CL#
Huffman has closed the distance and engaged Long in a clinch.
Huffman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Long's efforts to push away.
Huffman goes for a takedown attempt but Long pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3#
Long throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Long!
Huffman circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Long.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long swats away the attempt to clinch by Huffman.#T4#
Long is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Huffman darts in and clinches Long up against the cage.
Huffman controlling the action here for a moment.
Long is working for takedown but Huffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thurman Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long tries to circle away but Huffman has him pinned against the cage.
Huffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Long walks away with a smile on his face. Huffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Huffman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Long throws a solid leg kick but Huffman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thurman Huffman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Huffman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Long lands a jab to the head.
Thurman Huffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huffman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Long dives in and grabs Huffman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huffman pushes down on Long's head and hops out.#CL#
Huffman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the cage.
Long is trying to pull guard but Huffman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Huffman breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Huffman.
Nice takedown defense from Huffman. No joy for Long on that attempt.
Thurman Huffman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Huffman looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Huffman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Huffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt.
Huffman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Huffman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Long, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Huffman pulls guard effortlessly.
Huffman keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
Long postures up.
#T2#
Huffman managing to control the position.
Huffman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Huffman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Huffman keeping moving, preventing Long from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Huffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Long smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Long moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huffman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Long gets a clinch. #TD#
Huffman drags the fight down to the ground.
Long throwing strikes from guard but Huffman blocks nicely.
Long is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Long trying to control but Huffman is working from the bottom.
Long 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.
Long throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long won't allow Huffman to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Long trying to control but Huffman is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurman Huffman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Huffman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurman Huffman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Long takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Long decides to pull guard.
Long wants to sweep but no luck.
Long is trying to keep Velez in close.
Velez throwing strikes but missing.
Velez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Velez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Velez wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Long sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velez defending well though.
Long is trying to control. Velez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velez keeping control of the position.
Velez won't allow Long to pass to mount.
Velez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Long sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velez.
Long is looking to clinch but Velez is avoiding it.
Velez misses with a takedown
and Long counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Velez lands a slapping body shot.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Velez misses with a takedown attempt
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Long counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Velez throws a head kick but Long moves out of range.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velez defends it nicely.
Velez throws a quick counter head kick but Long was just out of range.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velez circles away.
Long looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velez.#T4##CL2#
Long gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velez avoids the elbow strike from Long, against the cage.
Velez letting Long take a breather here.
Long misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velez.
Velez jumps guard but Long stands there with Velez around his waist. Velez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Long is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Long wants to clinch#TD#
and Velez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Long!
Long is trying to get back to half guard.
Velez trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Velez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Long is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Velez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Long tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Long keeps trying to improve his position.
Long is trying to control Velez's posture but Velez avoids it. #SU#
Velez decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Velez slaps away a takedown attempt from Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Long doesn't manage to clinch there - Velez circles away.
Velez swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Velez circles away.
Long is breathing heavily.
Velez misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Long defends well and Velez ends up having to push Long into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Long stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Long wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Velez. Velez gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Velez is trying to pull guard but Long has him pressed against the cage.
Velez tries to pull guard but Long won't allow it.
Long wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Velez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long tries to break the clinch but Velez is controlling the position.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Velez is pressed up against the cage. Long has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Velez down to the mat. Velez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Velez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Long defends it nicely.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez tries to clinch but Long is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Long shoots in for a double leg but Velez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Velez feinted with a counter takedown.
Velez fails with a takedown attempt.
Long feints the counter takedown.
Long fails with the takedown.
Velez with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Long counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Velez pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long misses with a takedown
and Velez counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
Velez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
Velez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Long.
Velez shoots in looking for a takedown. Long tries to sprawl out of it but Velez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Long manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Velez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Long circles away.
Velez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Long.
Velez dives in for a single leg takedown but Long sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Long throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velez feinted with a counter takedown.
Long slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Velez throws a sloppy head kick and Long moves out of range easily.
Long shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velez defends it nicely.
Velez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Velez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Velez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Long has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Velez is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Long trying to control from the bottom.
Long taking some punishment here, with Velez in his half guard.
Velez prevents Long from improving his position.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velez not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Velez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Long stuffs the takedown attempt from Velez. Velez gets slowly back to his feet.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Velez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez lands a high kick!
#CL#
Velez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Long tries for a takedown but Velez manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Velez pulls guard successfully.
Velez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Velez trying to control the position.
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 Alexander Velez.
I think Long 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Long manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harding on his heels. He'll look to pass Harding's guard now, I'm sure.
Harding has a closed guard, preventing Long from standing up.
Long content to stall in guard here.
Harding throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long stays in close to Harding's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Harding is looking for a triangle but Long pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is trying to control the position but Long postures up. #T1#
Harding avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Harding is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Long closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Long lands in his opponent's guard.
Long trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Long would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Long manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Long throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Long preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding is fighting to break Long's control of his arms but Long is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harding postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow. #SUB2#
Long looking for a guillotine here but Harding defends easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harding defends it easily.
Long looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
Long makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Long.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Harding decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Long, up you get! #TD2#
Long shoots in and bounces Harding off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Long looks winded!
Long lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Long closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Long wants to take a breather but Harding is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long 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##TD2#
Long drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harding keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass. #SU2#
Long stands up from Harding's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout.
Long is looking to clinch but Harding is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Harding closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Long is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harding can't fight it off and eventually Long manages to take the fight to the floor. Harding looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off and scrambles back to his feet.
Long is breathing heavily.#T1#
Long is looking to clinch but Harding is avoiding it.
Long just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarding.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harding throws a counter high kick but Long was just alert enough to avoid it.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harding enables Long to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harding manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Harding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Long works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Long is stalling here. Harding is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Long seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harding has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Harding in side control lands a decent elbow.
Long takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harding cracks Long with a big elbow. #SUB#
Harding tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Long is looking to regain half guard here but Harding keeps moving and retains side control.
Harding sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Long is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Harding working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harding off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB2#
Long is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harding defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Long is looking to control Harding but Harding is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Harding is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding trying to control the hands but Long won't let him.
Long throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brandon Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harding tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into Harding's guard.
Long showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harding works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Long is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Long has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Long.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harding thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Long drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Harding pushes Long off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Harding into the cage.
Long lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Long leaves Harding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Long shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Long showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Long is looking to pass Harding's guard but actually Harding recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Harding throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Long works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harding avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Long. #SU2#
Long stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harding to get to his feet.
Harding gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Long.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD#
Harding scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Long has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Harding is on him like a limpet, forcing Long back against the cage.#TD2#
Long pulls Harding into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harding has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Long is proving hard to escape from.
Long controlling the position.
Long is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Long is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Long 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Long throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
enabling Long to counter with a crisp jab.
Long cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Zackary Miller has been cut.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Long leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Long scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side.
Oh Miller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Long forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Long manages to break the clinch.
Long misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Long is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Long tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Long has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Miller trying to stall but Long improves his position.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Long jumps guard.
Miller is looking to stand up but Long won't let him.
Miller stops Long from standing up. #ES2#
Long has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Long is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zackary Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.#TD#
Miller pulls guard.
Long is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Long passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Long trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. #T2#
Miller trying his best to control but Long has mounted him.
Long can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miller is looking to escape.
Miller tries to improve his position but instead Long has taken his back!
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Long thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T3#
Long is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Miller fending off the submission attempt from Long. #SUB2#
Long working for a choke but Miller is defending well. #SUB2#
Miller is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Long gets his way!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Long looking to hold on to the position here but Miller rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Long stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Long stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zackary Miller's cut.
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#
Long fails to land the takedown.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Long avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to work over Long's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.#T1#
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Long to keep the fight standing.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Long just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller looking to slow down the pace here.
Miller tries to pull guard but Long forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Long's takedown attempt.
Long lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Long smiles and moves away.
Long throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Long tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##CL2#
Long forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Long wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Long pulls guard effortlessly.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Long gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Long is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SU2#
Long stands up from Miller's guard - Long perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Long clinches.
Long wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Long gets control of Miller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Long will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Long keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Long seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES2#
Long scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Long with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Long lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandon Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Long avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Long fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch.
Brandon Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Long drives through and clinches with Miller against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller has Long pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Long.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zackary Miller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Long fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Long throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Long avoids the body shot from Miller.
Long shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Zackary Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Long.
Long takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Long darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.#BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Long misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Long takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Long shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a quick counter head kick but Long was just out of range.
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller digs a good hook to Long's body.
Long is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Long closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Long tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Long avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #TD#
Miller manages to pull guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Long prevents Miller from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Miller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU2#
Long gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brandon Long seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Long both land. Nice combination.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Long counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at Long to acknowledge the strikes.
Miller tries to clinch but Long moves out of range. #CL2#
Long instigates a clinch.
Long tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position. #T4#
A hook to the body from Long.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Long tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Long looking for a takedown.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Long is trying to break free.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Long has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miller regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Long postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Long.
Well Long 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Long!
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