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Event:
ABW 58 Niel - Tektas
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Biante throws out a leg kick but The Beast moves out of range and Biante only half commits.
The Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biante.
The Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biante.
Biante has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Biante fails to land with a series of punches.
The Beast on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Beast staying out of range there.
The Beast is looking to clinch.
The Beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Beast cracks Biante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from The Beast.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Beast lands a jab to Biante's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by The Beast there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Beast is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Biante misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and The Beast counters with a nice double leg into side control. Biante won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
The Beast is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Biante looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Beast gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Biante is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Beast lets go of the hold and Biante can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan The Beast!
An out of breath Dan The Beast 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:
Angry Birds War 51
Date: Aug 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Biante darts in and clinches Takano up against the cage.
Biante drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biante moves to clinch but Takano breaks away
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Biante swings widly with a right hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Biante 's knee.
Biante misses with a body shot
and Biante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biante sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Biante looks winded!
Takano lands a body shot.
Biante ducks right into an uppercut from Takano.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruce Biante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takano digs a good hook to Biante's body.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Biante takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Takano lands a big right hand that sends Biante crashing to the mat! Takano stays standing though and waves Biante back to his feet!
Takano and Biante are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Takano throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Biante into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Takano knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
An out of breath Yoshi Takano 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 43 Randleman - Gelfen
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Biante closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Biante is working Taylor over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biante manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Biante is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor looks winded!#TD#
Biante lands a takedown into guard.
Biante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biante prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Biante controls the pace.
Biante passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Biante slows the pace down in half guard.
Biante works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Biante.
Biante takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Taylor is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Biante postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Biante lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biante controlling the position easily from mount.
Biante has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Biante looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biante controlling the pace for now.
Biante 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.#T3#
Taylor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Biante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Biante putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Biante lands a couple of good shots and Taylor has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Taylor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Biante.#T4#
Biante continues to stall.#SUB#
Taylor showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biante keeps control of the position easily here as Taylor tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Biante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Biante has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Biante lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Biante wants a takedown.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Biante is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Biante has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Biante is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.
Biante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Biante trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Biante wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Biante persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
Biante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to stand but Biante is controlling the position. #T1#
Biante 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.
Biante's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Biante. Biante maintains the clinch.
Biante pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biante is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Biante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor takes a shot to the head.
Biante is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taylor prevents the takedown attempt.
Biante is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Biante gets a clinch.
Biante tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Biante won't allow it.
Biante can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Biante.
Biante tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Biante goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biante loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.#T3#
Biante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Biante throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biante scoring well with a low kick there.
Biante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Biante closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Biante has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Biante looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Biante moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Taylor.
Bruce Biante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biante is defending well.
Biante wants a takedown.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biante throws an elbow but it misses.
Biante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biante backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biante is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Biante keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biante wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biante keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biante backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Biante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Biante's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Biante sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Biante. Biante maintains the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor is trying to push Biante away but Biante has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Biante. #TD#
Biante is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Biante manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Biante slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Biante continues to hold on tight.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Biante is having none of it.
Biante slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Biante throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Biante moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Taylor. #T2#
Biante pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor works on Biante's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biante prevents a body shot from Taylor. #TD#
Biante has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee asks Biante politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Biante prefers to stall for the moment though.
Biante prevents Taylor from escaping the position.
Biante moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet.
Biante remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biante connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Biante slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Biante.
Biante advances to mount.
Bruce Biante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biante won't let Taylor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Biante looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Taylor is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aiden Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Biante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Biante won't let Taylor get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Biante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Biante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biante 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Biante!
Our winner, Bruce Biante, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 34
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Biante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamztkhanov.
Gamztkhanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biante counters with a body kick that stops Gamztkhanov in his tracks momentarily.
Gamztkhanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamztkhanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Biante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bruce Biante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov.
Gamztkhanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Biante counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamztkhanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Biante manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gamztkhanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biante half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Gamztkhanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Biante did well to prevent Gamztkhanov getting side control.
Biante wants to get back to full guard.
Biante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamztkhanov on the ground.#T1#
Biante trying to get back to full guard but Gamztkhanov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Biante tries to hold on but Gamztkhanov postures up.#SUB2#
Biante tries to control Gamztkhanov's head but Gamztkhanov pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Biante is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
A victorious Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoffman works Biante's body with a nice hook.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoffman clinches up with Biante and pushes him back against the cage.
Biante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hoffman lands a good knee to the midsection. Biante won't want to take too many of those.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Hoffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Hoffman lands a good knee to the midsection. Biante won't want to take too many of those.
Hoffman lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoffman lands with a light punch inside.
Biante's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biante takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoffman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoffman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoffman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biantes head.
Hoffman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Hoffman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Biante is trying to keep an underhook but Hoffman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoffman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Biante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoffman working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Biante is rocked!#T1#
Hoffman lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Biante! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hoffman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Hoffman!
Butch Hoffman 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: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Coleman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Biante misses the body punch
and Coleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coleman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
Biante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coleman connects with a body shot that sends Biante's belly button to the back.
Coleman throws a pinpoint strike between Biante's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Biante crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Coleman scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
After winning the bout, Roosevelt Coleman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Odinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Biante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Odinsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Biante sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Biante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biante wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Biante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagur Odinsson.
Odinsson dives in and grabs Biante's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biante pushes down on Odinsson's head and hops out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Odinsson has eaten all the pies!
Nice cross by Biante.
Biante takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Odinsson darts in looking for a takedown but Biante gets double underhooks and turns Odinsson into the cage.
Biante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Odinsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Odinsson fails with the takedown.
Biante lands a slapping body shot.
Odinsson looks winded!#T1#
Odinsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Biante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Biante lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Biante sends Odinsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Biante is motioning to the referee to let Odinsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Odinsson is rocked!
Biante cracks Odinsson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Biante!
Bruce Biante thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 4 -Hard Knocks
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Biante walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Maivia has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Biante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maivia thuds a left hand into Biante's body.
Biante lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Maivia has been cut.
Maivia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biante throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biante. Maivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maivia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biante's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Biante's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maivia slips a jab and a cross from Biante.
Biante fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Biante. #TD#
Biante gets caught napping as Maivia dives in and scores a takedown. Biante manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maivia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maivia could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maivia is working Biante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maivia wants to pass the guard but Biante is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maivia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Maivia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biante wants to get back to his feet but Maivia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maivia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing that Maivia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biante striking off his back but it's not causing Maivia any problems.
Biante has his hands on Maivia's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Maivia with that takedown attempt.
Biante throws a nice looking combination but Maivia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Maivia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Maivia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maivia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Biante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biante pushes Maivia off looking to stand but Maivia dives back in and keeps control.
Biante looks winded!
Biante trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Biante is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maivia is staying active.
Maivia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Maivia is looking to advance position but Biante won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maivia controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maivia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maivia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biante uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maivia.
A head kick misses from Maivia.
Biante misses with a few strikes there.
Maivia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Biante walks into a stiff left hand from Maivia.
Maivia misses with a looping right.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Biante. Those never looked like landing.
Maivia is looking to counter the offense by Biante and move into the clinch.
Biante thows a leg kick but Maivia checks it
and Maivia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biante lands a jab.
Biante misses with a straight left.
Maivia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Biante tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maivia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maivia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maivia.
Maivia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biante.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maivia tries to close the distance and clinch but Biante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Maivia. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maivia.
Maivia scores with a couple of short elbows.
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 Rocky Maivia will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Maivia's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Maivia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biante. Biante circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maivia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biante goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Maivia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Biante wants to sweep here but Maivia controlling him for the moment.
Maivia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maivia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biante for as long as he can get away with.
Maivia chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Maivia controlling from the top position.
Maivia is working Biante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maivia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Biante scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SU2#
Biante stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maivia with a nice cross.
Biante misses with a head kick.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Biante swats away the attempt to clinch by Maivia.
Maivia misses with a head kick.
Biante lands a nice shot that snaps Maivia's head back.
Maivia tries to clinch up.
Biante misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Maivia counters with a shoot takedown. Biante fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Biante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biante can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maivia controls the pace.
Biante trying to keep a closed guard but Maivia is proving a slippery customer.
Maivia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biante swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Maivia lands a couple of digs.
Rocky Maivia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maivia is stalling in the full guard.
Maivia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Maivia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maivia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maivia is pushing down on Biante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Biante is fighting to maintain full guard but Maivia has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Maivia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Maivia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maivia tries to clinch up.
Biante moves in looking to clinch but Maivia pushes him off.
Biante is looking to clinch but Maivia is avoiding it.
Bruce Biante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biante tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Biante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biante throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Maivia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Biante tries to kick Maivia off in order to stand up. Maivia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Biante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maivia lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maivia in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Biante is trying to improve his position.
Biante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maivia is working Biante over with some ground and pound from side control.
Biante can't do much from the bottom here.
Maivia working the body and head with strikes.
Maivia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Maivia is trying to get an arm triangle but Biante is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maivia landing a few strikes.
Biante taking punishment in the form of punches.
Maivia happy to just control the position for now.
Biante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maivia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Biante is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maivia is controlling him well.
Biante trying to remain calm as Maivia controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biante swats away the attempt to clinch by Maivia.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Biante clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Biante.
Maivia goes for a takedown attempt but Biante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Maivia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Biante was covering up waiting for the punch and Maivia finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Biante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maivia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maivia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bruce Biante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Maivia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maivia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Maivia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maivia, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Maivia!
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Event:
Total War 2 - Champions Rise
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Smelcer wants to clinch up but Biante keeps it at a distance.
Biante thuds his right hand into Smelcer 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smelcer is looking to clinch but Biante is avoiding it.
Smelcer avoids the head kick by Biante.
Biante is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smelcer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smelcer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biante defends it nicely.
As Smelcer looks to move away, Biante throws a big counter combo but Smelcer just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smelcer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biante tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smelcer manages to circle out of the way.
Smelcer stuffs the takedown attempt from Biante. Biante gets slowly back to his feet.
Smelcer tries to clinch up.#T1##CL2#
Smelcer moves into the clinch.
Smelcer tries to land knees in the clinch but Biante avoids the damage to the body.
Smelcer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biante's defenses.
Smelcer keeps control of Biante as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smelcer manages to break the clinch.
Smelcer wants to clinch up but Biante keeps it at a distance.
Smelcer dodges the punch combination from Biante.
#CL2#
Smelcer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biante, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smelcer . #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Biante has been cut.
Smelcer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biante blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Smelcer .
Smelcer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biante backwards.
Smelcer scores with a knee to the head.
Smelcer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biante takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Smelcer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Biante is breathing heavily.
Biante takes a knee to the side of the body.
Biante is trying to stall.
Smelcer lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Biante's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smelcer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Biante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Smelcer 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Smelcer moves into the clinch.
Biante dodges an elbow strike from Smelcer .
Smelcer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smelcer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smelcer .
Smelcer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biante lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smelcer lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smelcer .
Smelcer is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Smelcer .
#CUT2#
Bruce Biante's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Smelcer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeromy Smelcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Smelcer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smelcer has Biante pushed against the cage.
Smelcer stalls.
Smelcer lands with a light punch inside.
Smelcer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smelcer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smelcer lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smelcer .
Smelcer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smelcer lands an elbow just above Biante 's eye. #CUT2#
Bruce Biante's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smelcer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smelcer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Biante's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Bruce Biante's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smelcer works on Biante's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Smelcer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A knee to the head by Smelcer .
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Biante's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeromy Smelcer !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Biante swats away the attempt to clinch by Gross.
Biante shoots in but Gross avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Biante clinches up against the cage.
Biante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Biante manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Gross as Biante shoots in.#CL#
Gross rushes Biante and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gross pulls guard effortlessly.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Biante working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES#
Gross is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1#
Biante is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gross to keep the fight standing.
Lyndon Gross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Biante.
Biante looks winded!
Biante is trying to break the clinch but Gross is controlling him.#BC2#
Biante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gross wants a takedown but no success here.
Biante trying to stall but Gross improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Biante fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2##TD#
Gross pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Gross is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Biante rolls with it to try and escape but Gross cranks on the arm and Biante is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyndon Gross!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Biante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nunez did well to prevent Biante getting side control.
Biante sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nunez is looking for a sweep. Biante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Biante scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nunez is controlling Biante's trapped leg to prevent Biante from advancing to side control.
Biante stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biante wants to get back to his feet.
Biante seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nunez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nunez tries to kick Biante off but Biante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Biante not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunez fails with the takedown.
Nunez tries for a takedown but Biante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunez shoots in for a takedown but Biante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nunez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Biante avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Biante shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Nunez pushes Biante off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Biante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nunez on his heels. He'll look to pass Nunez's guard now, I'm sure.
Biante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Biante is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nunez is trying to keep Biante in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biante wants to pass the guard but Nunez is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nunez really is a fat lump.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nunez is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Biante looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nunez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Biante is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez working hard to break the clinch.
Biante stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Biante will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Biante has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
Nunez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Biante after a bit of a struggle.
Biante prevents Nunez from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Biante breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Biante closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nunez's guard.#ES#
Nunez 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#
Biante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Biante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nunez on his heels. He'll look to pass Nunez's guard now, I'm sure.
Jesse Nunez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biante lands a couple of digs.
Biante stays in close to Nunez's body and controls the position.
Nunez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Biante wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Nunez wants to stand but Biante is controlling the position.
Biante is fighting to break Nunez's control of his arms but Nunez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Biante looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Nunez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biante wants to counter with a clinch but Nunez pushes him away.#TD2#
Biante manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nunez on his heels. He'll look to pass Nunez's guard now, I'm sure.
Biante 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.
Biante is working Nunez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biante is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Nunez is working an open guard so Biante takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Biante closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nunez's guard.#T3#
Biante is stalling in the full guard.
Nunez 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.
Nunez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#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.
Nunez working a defensive guard but Biante manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2#
Biante goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nunez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biante's guard! Nice work there by Nunez!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Biante. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Biante is controlling Nunez's posture.
Biante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Biante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Biante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Biante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Biante is pulling down on Nunez's head. It's preventing any offense from Nunez, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Biante working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Biante controls Nunez momentarily but Nunez frees himself.
Nunez trying to control but Biante is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nunez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jesse Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Biante throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Biante has closed the distance and engaged Nunez in a clinch.
#TD#
Nunez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Biante regains guard.
#SUB2#
Biante working for a triangle but Nunez defends it easily.
Biante takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Biante pulls Nunez in close to prevent any damage.
Biante keeping moving, preventing Nunez from controlling successfully.
Nunez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Biante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nunez wants to control from the top but Biante keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Biante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nunez throws a nice head kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Nunez or perhaps it was just good defense by Biante, which made it look bad. #T4#
Biante ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunez moves away.
Biante lands with a nice body kick.
Nunez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Biante counters with a left and a right that stings Nunez.
Biante pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nunez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biante!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Biante defends well and Nunez ends up having to push Biante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Biante looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jesse Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Biante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Biante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biante is in Nunez's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Biante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biante 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Biante!
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