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Event:
KOM LHW & WW Final
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Number looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Number clinches with his opponent.
Number blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele misses with a hook from the clinch. Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Number controls the action.
Number lands a shoulder strike. Number lands a nice uppercut. Number misses with a body punch.
Dembele prevents a body shot from Number. Dembele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. Number prevents a body shot from Dembele. A short right hand to the side of the head by Number. Number lands with a short shot to the head. Number prevents a body shot from Dembele. A short right from Dembele. Number lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dembele takes a shot to the head. Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Dembele controls his hands.
Number tries to work over Dembele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Number scores with a hook to the body.#T1# Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dembele. Dembele misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Number. Number blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Number. Dembele looks winded! Number digs a right hand underneath Dembele's ribcage. Dembele let out a lung full of air as it connected. Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Number works on Dembele's body with a couple of short punches. Number lands with a left to the head. Number throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dembeles head. Number throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Number lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. #ROC#Dembele is rocked! A body shot lands from Number.
Dembele is still on wobbly legs! Can Number finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Number lands with a short shot to the head. Number pushes Dembele against the cage. Number is working some dirty boxing. Number pushes off with a quick right hook! Dembele goes down! Dembele tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Number moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number! Jack Number gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KOM Light Heavyweight SF
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1# Dembele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dembele tries to clinch there but Johns circles away.
A nice side step and Johns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dembele moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off. Dembele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dembele tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Johns counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Dembele clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Dembele.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Dembele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johns prevents a body shot from Dembele. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johns's elbow. Johns lands with a light punch inside. Dembele has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
Dembele misses with a hook from the clinch. Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Johns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dembele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johns wants to take the fight to the mat but Dembele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Johns prevents a body shot from Dembele. Dembele has a couple of punches blocked by Johns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. Dembele working aggressively here.
Dembele takes a shot to the head. Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Dembele. Johns working aggressively here.
Dembele misses with the head strike.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# A short body shot lands from Dembele as the two fighters clinch.
Dembele is leaning against Johns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johns's elbow. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Dembele misses with a punch to the body.
Dembele working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. Dembele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Johns avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the cage. Johns has Dembele pressed against the cage.
Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johns's elbow. Johns blocks a body shot from Dembele. #T3# Dembele presses Johns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Johns leaning against his opponent.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
Dembele tries to work over Johns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johns blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele tries a body shot but Johns blocks it.
Dembele throws a punch but it's blocked by Johns. Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
#BC2# Johns breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dembele looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Johns misses with a straight left. #CL# Dembele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##BC2# Johns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dembele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Don Johns has been cut. Dembele misses with a hook. Dembele closes the distance but Johns moves to the side and Johns counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dembele looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely. Johns staying out of range there. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Johns. Dembele moves to clinch but Johns breaks away and Johns counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. 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! Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dembele. Dembele tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance. Johns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dembele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dembele wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance. Dembele scores with a nice strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Dembele moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.#CL# Dembele has managed to clinch.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns. #BC2# Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns moves out of range of the strikes. Johns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dembele was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns. Dembele fails in his attempt to clinch. Dembele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily.
#ROC#Johns is rocked! Dembele moves in close and cracks Johns with a massive right hand! Johns, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dembele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! During a confident post fight interview, Mousa Dembele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 12(LHW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1# Rabbitte scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Rabbitte tries to clinch but Dembele moves out of range. #CL# Dembele has closed the distance and engaged Rabbitte in a clinch.
Rabbitte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dembele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dembele cracks Rabbitte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut. Dembele tries to clinch there but Rabbitte circles away.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele blocks a head kick by Rabbitte.
#KD# Dembele throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rabbitte tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Rabbitte is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Paul Rabbitte's cut even more. Rabbitte throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dembele stopping the sweep attempt from Rabbitte. Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Dembele isn't so interested in that idea. Dembele wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Rabbitte pulls Dembele in close to his closed guard and prevents Dembele from doing any damage or advancing position. Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A lazy left from Dembele finds it's target.#KD# Dembele cracks Rabbitte with a big right hand and Rabbitte goes down! Rabbitte is still in real trouble! Can Dembele finish him? Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rabbitte seems to have recovered his senses. Rabbitte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dembele's guard. #REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rabbitte content to stall in guard here. Dembele is controlling Rabbitte's posture.#T2# Dembele keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully. Rabbitte being controlled here momentarily. Dembele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabbitte. Dembele wants to sweep here but Rabbitte controlling him for the moment. Dembele pulls Rabbitte in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dembele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Dembele is adopting a defensive guard. Dembele 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. Rabbitte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rabbitte controlling from the top position. Dembele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Rabbitte tries to free his leg and advance position but Dembele is retaining full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dembele connects with a single shot there.#CUT#The cut above Paul Rabbitte's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Rabbitte slips under a jab from Dembele. Dembele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD2# Rabbitte lands a big head kick that sends Dembele tumbling to the mat! Rabbitte takes a step backwards and waves Dembele back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dembele is rocked! Dembele throws a jab when Rabbitte was well out of range. Oh Dembele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dembele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#Paul Rabbitte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mousa Dembele! Mousa Dembele 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 6 (LHW)
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1# Mei lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Mei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Mei effectively controlling the action here. A right hook to the body lands for Dembele.
Mei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Mei controls the action.
Mei lands a body punch. A short left from Dembele. Mei scores with a shoulder strike. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dembele.
Mei blocks an uppercut.
Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Mei avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the cage. Dembele misses with a punch to the body.
Dembele lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mei blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dembele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Mei gets tackled into the cage by Dembele. Dembele maintains the clinch. #T1# Dembele misses with some punches.
Mei prevents a body shot from Dembele. Dembele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Mei avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the cage. #TD# Mei pulls guard. Mei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dembele is one step ahead there. #SUB# Mei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dembele is aware though and is defending well. Dembele scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mei keeping full guard, as Dembele tries to pass. Dembele wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. #SUB# Mei is looking for a triangle but Dembele pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Mei is looking for a triangle but Dembele pushes his legs off easily.
#T2# Dembele pushing down on Mei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Dembele sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mei defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mei wants to improve his position but Dembele is controlling well.
Dembele is just content to waste time from the top position. Mei takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Mei looking for a sweep. Not yet Mei, not yet. Dembele wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mei keeping full guard, as Dembele tries to pass. Mei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3# Dembele controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Dembele wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. #SUB# Dembele got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dembele has managed to get both his arms back between Mei's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Mei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dembele defends well.#SUB# Mei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dembele is aware though and is defending well. Dembele wants to control from the top but Mei keeps moving. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mei looking to control.
Dembele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Dembele is looking to take a break and control but Mei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. You can see the frustration on Mei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mei is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dembele advances to mount. Dembele looking to control but Mei is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Mei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Dembele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Dembele rushes Mei and presses him up against the cage. Dembele misses with a hook from the clinch. Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Mei controls the action.
#TD# Mei jumps guard.
Dembele postures up in Mei's guard and throws a big left but Mei blocks it. Mei throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mei thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Mei working a defensive guard here.
Dembele tries to free his leg and advance position but Mei is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dembele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Mei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mei keeping full guard, as Dembele tries to pass. Dembele stays in close to Mei's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##CL2# Dembele clinches up with Mei and pushes him back against the cage. Dembele misses with a body punch.
Mei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dembele walks away with a smile on his face. Mei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dembele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2# Dembele gets a clinch. Mousa Dembele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dembele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Dembele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mei, pushing him back against the cage. Dembele tries a body shot but Mei blocks it.
Mei is trying to pull guard but Dembele turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pak Mei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Mei controls his hands.
Mei wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mei. Mei tries to score a body lock takedown but Dembele shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Mei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# No luck for Mei with that takedown attempt. #CL2# Dembele gets a clinch. Mei jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dembele walks away with a smile on his face. Mei gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Mei has managed to clinch.
Mei is trying to pull guard but Dembele turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Dembele - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Dembele. Mei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mei backwards. Dembele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mei taking a breather. #BC# Mei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Dembele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A shot in the inside from Dembele. #T3# Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mei's elbow. #BC# Mei breaks the clinch.
Dembele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mei. A jab from Dembele finds it's way through Mei's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Pak Mei has been cut. Dembele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# Dembele cracks Mei with an uppercut from hell and Mei crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Dembele's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Mei is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele is pushing down on Mei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mei is fighting to maintain full guard but Dembele has managed to sneak the leg through. Oh Mei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Dembele seems to be working for a kimura but Mei defends the submission attempt. Dembele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mei keeps working. Mei tries to roll over but Dembele keeps him under control. Mei seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB# Mei looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mei is not content to let Dembele control the position.#T4# Mei wants to control but Dembele is keeping busy and won't allow it. Mei wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Mei looking for submissions off his back. Mei trying to hold on to Dembele's head to control him but Dembele postures up.
Dembele trying to mount his opponent but Mei defends it. Mousa Dembele has got the better of the ground game so far. Mei is trying to get back to full guard. Dembele is looking to advance position but Mei won't allow it. Dembele is trying to control. Mei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pak Mei's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Mei fails in his attempt to clinch. Dembele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mei closes the distance and clinches up with Dembele, looking for a takedown. Mei pushes Dembele against the cage but Dembele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Dembele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dembele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mei sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Dembele takes the fight into the clinch. Dembele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mei effectively controlling the action here. Mei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dembele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mei's elbow. Mei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dembele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pak Mei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dembele swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Mei counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mei. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Dembele's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Let's hope that Dembele 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. Dembele tries to land a sweep but no joy. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dembele holds on and takes a little breather. #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. Dembele 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.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mei. Dembele misses with an uppercut. #CL# Mei closes the distance and clinches. Mei blocks a body shot from Dembele. Mei blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dembele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Mei manages to pull guard.
Dembele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mei swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mei keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. #T3# Mei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB# Mei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dembele passes into half guard.
Dembele wants to pass to mount but Mei is defending the position. Mei missing with punches from the bottom.
Mei trying to hold on to Dembele's head to control him but Dembele postures up.
Dembele wants to advance to full mount but Mei doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Mei working a defensive guard here.
Mousa Dembele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dembele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mei swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mei keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. Dembele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mei throws a combination. Dembele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mousa Dembele. Well Dembele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele! Mousa Dembele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 1
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Dembele clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Gruzinsky breaks the clinch.
A jab from Dembele finds it's way through Gruzinsky's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut. Gruzinsky is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dembele doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Gruzinsky crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Gruzinsky's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! An out of breath Mousa Dembele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Roman Gruzinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'something in russian'. |
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Event:
TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Perez . Dembele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Perez trying to control the action but Dembele is working from the bottom. Perez controlling the pace. Perez passes to side control. Perez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele can't do much from the bottom here. Perez trying to control the position but Dembele is working away. #T1# Dembele keeps Perez under control for a moment. Dembele being controlled for a moment. Dembele is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Perez in side control lands a decent elbow. Dembele manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Perez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Perez is thwarting Dembele's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB2# Perez seems to be working for a kimura but Dembele defends the submission attempt. Dembele tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control. Perez is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer. Dembele wants to get back to full guard. Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dembele keeps working. #T3# Perez is pressing down on Dembele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dembele is holding on for now. Dembele is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dembele is trying to get back to full guard. Perez drops an elbow to the side of Dembele's head. #SUB2# Perez 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. Dembele tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Perez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guillo Perez ! After winning the bout, Guillo Perez 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:
TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dembele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Make You Bleed has been cut.#CL2# Dembele rushes Bleed and presses him up against the cage. Bleed blocks an uppercut.
Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Bleed avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the cage. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Bleed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dembele slips under a jab from Bleed. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dembele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Dembele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bleed backwards. Dembele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bleed prevents a body shot from Dembele. Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Dembele. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele tries to work over Bleed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dembele working aggressively here.
#T1# Bleed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bleed blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele has a couple of punches blocked by Bleed.
#BC# Bleed breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Dembele instigates a clinch. Dembele lands a nice uppercut. Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Bleed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Dembele instigates a clinch. Dembele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dembele tries to work over Bleed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bleed misses with a body punch.
Bleed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dembele's elbow. Dembele working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Bleed breaks the clinch.
#T2# Bleed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele. Bleed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dembele sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bleed throws a hook but Dembele blocks it. A little jabbing left from Dembele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele tries to clinch but Bleed moves out of range. Dembele on the wrong end of a nice jab. Bleed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bleed swats away the attempt to clinch by Dembele.#KD2# Dembele cracks Bleed with a big right hand and Bleed goes down!#ROC2#Bleed is rocked!#SUB2# Dembele 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. Oh Bleed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Dembele slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Dembele lands a strong strike to the head of Bleed. That's dazed him! Dembele looking to finish here. Bleed is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dembele lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! After winning the bout, Mousa Dembele 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:
TC 6 Smith vs Vettori
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dembele tries to clinch but Biscuit is having none of it. Dembele 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.
#CUT2#It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut. Dembele misses with a straight right. Dembele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biscuit swats him away and circles back towards the center. Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dembele wants to clinch. Biscuit throws a jab when Dembele was well out of range. Dembele lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Biscuit coming out on top. Dembele looks to clinch #TD# and Biscuit counters with a single leg into guard. Dembele didn't expect that. Dembele is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
Biscuit works a leg free and moves into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dembele is trying to get back to full guard.#T1# Biscuit is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dembele wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dembele's head. Dembele controlling the position well. Dembele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit. Biscuit slows the pace down in half guard. Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dembele's head. Dembele keeping control of the position. Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dembele's head. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Dembele tries to roll over but Biscuit keeps him under control. Biscuit working over Dembele with some ground and pound. Dembele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Dembele has his hands clasped together around Biscuit's back. He's all about the action. Dembele gets full guard. Dembele bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biscuit's guard. #REVB##SUB# Biscuit has his foot on Dembele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dembele works his way back into a safe position though. Biscuit 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. Dembele trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom. Dembele controlling from the top position. Dembele wants to control from the top but Biscuit keeps moving. #T3# Biscuit 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# Dembele trying to control here.
Dembele tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg. Biscuit controlling the pace. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Biscuit lands a nice short elbow. Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dembele defending well though. Dembele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dembele defending well though. Biscuit wants to take a breather but Dembele is having none of it. Dembele is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Dembele is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dembele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Dembele is trying to keep Biscuit in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round. The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Dembele clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Biscuit. Biscuit blocks a body shot from Dembele. Biscuit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Dembele blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit cracks Dembele with a nice body shot. Dembele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dembele lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Biscuit tries to throw a body punch but Dembele avoids it by throwing Biscuit back against the cage. Biscuit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biscuit's elbow. #T1# Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Dembele managing to block the knees to the body from Biscuit.
Dembele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele pushes Biscuit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Biscuit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Biscuit controls his hands.
Dembele misses with some punches.
Dembele scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dembele misses with a body punch.
Biscuit throws a punch but it's blocked by Dembele. Dembele misses with some punches.
Biscuit throws a head punch that misses. Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Biscuit controls the action.
Dembele swings wildly with an uppercut but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it. Dembele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards. Biscuit misses with some punches.
#T2##TD# Biscuit has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dembele uses from the top position. Dembele is looking to advance position but Biscuit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dembele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Dembele wants to hold on but Biscuit pushes him away. Dembele is bucking up trying to escape but Biscuit cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Biscuit punishing his opponent with strikes. Dembele tries to lock up and control but Biscuit gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Biscuit landing shots from mount. Biscuit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dembele's face.
Dembele is looking to get to half guard. Biscuit trying to control but Dembele is having none of it. Dembele taking shots to the head. #T3# Biscuit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dembele wants to control but Biscuit is having none of it. Biscuit has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dembele's face.
Dembele wants to control but Biscuit is having none of it. Dembele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Biscuit lands a big elbow - Dembele is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dembele is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Schmorgen Biscuit! Schmorgen Biscuit gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dembele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dembele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Make You Bleed has been cut. Bleed ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. Dembele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bleed swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bleed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Dembele clinches with his opponent.
Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele misses with a body punch.
#BC# Bleed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Dembele moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Bleed manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Dembele moves into the clinch successfully.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Bleed controls his hands.
Dembele working aggressively here.
Dembele tries a body shot but Bleed blocks it.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele misses with some punches.
#BC# Bleed breaks the clinch.
#T1##KD2# Dembele steps into range and cracks Bleed with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bleed flops backwards and Dembele dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Bleed is rocked! Dembele passes Bleed's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Oh Bleed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Dembele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bleed is in trouble now - Dembele has advanced to mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele misses with a head shot.#SUB2# Bleed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dembele. #SUB2# Dembele is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bleed has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bleed! Dembele 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# Bleed seems to have got his legs back now. Dembele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dembele prevents Bleed from standing back up.
Dembele trying to control from half guard but Bleed is working away. Dembele wants to pass the guard but Bleed is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dembele wants to take a breather but Bleed is having none of it. #T2# Dembele throwing shots but Bleed is blocking nicely. Dembele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dembele is controlling the pace.
Dembele wants to pass the guard but Bleed is defending well. Bleed wants to get back to his feet.
Dembele uses his free foot to push down on Bleed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bleed. #T3# Dembele unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Bleed wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dembele celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! Our winner, Mousa Dembele, 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:
CACC MUAY THAI 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Dembele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caesar, pushing him back against the ropes. Caesar blocks a body shot from Dembele. Caesar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Dembele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar blocking some punches.
Caesar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Caesar. Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Dembele avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the ropes. Dembele tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Caesar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Dembele throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar. Caesar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dembele lands a hook to the side of the 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! Caesar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Caesar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Caesar misses with some punches.
Caesar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dembele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caesar can turn it around. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dembele. Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Caesar controls his hands.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Caesar misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Caesar. Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dembele. A nice glancing elbow lands by Caesar. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Caesar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right from Caesar. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Good body shot from Caesar.
Dembele misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dembele takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caesar misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice shot by Caesar. Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar lands a nice looking body kick. Dembele throws a right hand that misses
and Caesar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL# Dembele rushes Caesar and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2# Dembele lands with a right to the head. Caesar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dembele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Caesar controls his hands.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Dembele avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the ropes. Caesar landing knees to the head.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Dembele is rocked! Caesar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Oh Dembele is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Caesar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Caesar lands an elbow inside. Caesar lands with a short shot to the head. Caesar cracks Dembele on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! Dembele crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jules Caesar! A relieved looking Jules Caesar 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:
CACC MUAY THAI 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dembele throws a good cross that connects.
Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler. Dembele 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.
Chandler scores with a head kick.
#CL2# Dembele rushes Chandler and presses him up against the ropes. Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler gets through Dembele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dembele tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dembele lands a hook to the side of the head. Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dembele tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dembele. Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dembele misses with the head strike.
Dembele misses with the head strike.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dembele swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. Dembele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chandler.#T1# Dembele blocking some punches.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow. Dembele presses Chandler against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chandler cracks Dembele with a nice body shot. Chandler prevents a body shot from Dembele. A shot in the inside from Chandler. Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dembele misses with a hook from the clinch. Dembele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chandler scores with a shoulder strike. Dembele misses with some punches.
Chandler trying to stall but Dembele improves his position.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dembele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chandler is struggling to control the position. Chandler scores with a shoulder strike. Dembele tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dembele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dembele lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dembele misses with a hook from the clinch. Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Dembele controls the action.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Dembele swings wildly with an uppercut but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it. Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Dembele avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the ropes. Dembele lands a shoulder strike. Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Chandler taking a breather. Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Dembele.
A head punch on the inside from Dembele fails to land. A body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dembele or not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2# A punch lands to the side of Dembele 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chandler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A slow jab from Dembele misses its intended target. #CL2# Chandler tries to keep at a distance but Dembele has taken the fight into the clinch. Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. Mousa Dembele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Dembele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele. Dembele misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land. Dembele misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chandler prevents a body shot from Dembele. Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. Dembele misses with the head strike.
Dembele blocks a body shot from Chandler. Dembele misses with some punches.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele pushes Chandler back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1# Dembele scores with a shoulder strike. Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Dembele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dembele misses with some punches.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Dembele throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler. A right hook to the body lands for Chandler.
Dembele struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Dembele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land. Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A body shot lands from Dembele.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dembele. Chandler blocks a body shot from Dembele. #T2# 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! Dembele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. Dembele takes a shot to the head. Dembele lands a nice uppercut. Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chandler lands a nice shot to the body. Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Dembele. Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dembele lands a body punch. Chandler tries to work over Dembele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dembele misses with a short punch on the inside. Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler. Dembele lands a right hand. Chandler looking to stall.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut. A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Dembele looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range. Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick. William Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chandler takes one on the button.#KD2# Chandler ducks into a a hook from Dembele and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC2#Chandler is rocked! BAM! Dembele delivers a spinning backfist that drops Chandler like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Mousa Dembele! Mousa Dembele thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC MUAY THAI 1
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dembele tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Summers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A right-left combo lands from Summers. Summers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dembele looks like he wants to counter punch here. Dembele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Nathan Summers has been cut. Dembele throws a right hand that misses
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dembele throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dembele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2# Dembele gets a clinch. Summers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Summers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Dembele blocks an uppercut.
Dembele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dembele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Summers backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Dembele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dembele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Summers is pushing Dembele up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Summers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Dembele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Summers prevents a body shot from Dembele. Dembele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers blocks a body shot from Dembele. Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dembele as the two fighters clinch.
Dembele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dembele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Summers tries to throw a body punch but Dembele avoids it by throwing Summers back against the ropes. Summers swings wildly with an uppercut but Dembele uses good head movement to avoid it. Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Dembele. Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dembele prevents a body shot from Summers. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dembele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Dembele throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Summers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dembele is keeping busy. Summers lands a nice uppercut. Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Dembele. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Summers throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Dembele fails to land. Dembele scores with an uppercut up the middle. Summers holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dembele misses with some punches.
Dembele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Summers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summers lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land. Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Summers avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the ropes. Dembele lands with a left to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nathan Summers's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Summers moves in looking to clinch but Dembele pushes him off. Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2# Dembele connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Summers onto his butt! Summers bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action. Summers defending well as Dembele loads up on a big left hand. Dembele moves in looking to clinch but Summers pushes him off. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Dembele has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Summers ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. Summers lands with a shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele tries to clinch up and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - Dembele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big right from Dembele misses. #KD2# Dembele connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Summers onto his butt! Summers bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action. Summers leaves his chin hanging out and Dembele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Summers crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! Our winner, Mousa Dembele, 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:
Striking Masters 20
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Dembele pushes McGuire up against the ropes in a clinch. Dembele tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dembele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head. McGuire throws a head punch that misses. Dembele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Nice body punch from Dembele. Dembele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dembele. McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Dembele uses good head movement to avoid it. Dembele scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dembele. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dembele lands an uppercut. Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. Dembele lands a nice shot to the body. Dembele gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses. Dembele presses McGuire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McGuire is breathing heavily.#T1# Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dembele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dembele lands with a right to the head. Nice body punch from Dembele - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land. McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dembele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Dembele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dembele tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Dembele scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Dembele.
Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dembele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dembele scores with a hook to the body. McGuire blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele scores with a nice hook to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire takes a shot to the head. Dembele working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dembele can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
A short uppercut from Dembele. Dembele lands a body shot. Dembele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Dembele lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. Dembele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire. McGuire takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Dembele.
Dembele cracks McGuire with a nice body shot. A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Dembele working some nice short punches in the clinch. A body shot lands from Dembele.
Dembele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not. A hook to the body from Dembele.
Dembele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dembele lands a body punch in the clinch. Dembele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nice body punch from Dembele - that landed with a thud.
Dembele lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2# McGuire is rocked! A nice right hand lands inside from Dembele. Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dembele scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dembele creates a bit of distance and cracks McGuire with a big uppercut! McGuire goes down! The referee pushes Dembele away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will McGuire make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Dembele takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! An out of breath Mousa Dembele 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:
Striking Masters 18
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Dembele rushes Zoid and presses him up against the ropes. Dembele lands an uppercut. Dembele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zoid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dembele's brow. #BC2# Zoid breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Dembele rushes Zoid and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2# Zoid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Zoid lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. The fighters circling - Zoid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dembele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at City Kickboxing - HBE in the buildup to the fight. Zoid misses with an uppercut. Dembele saw that one coming. Dembele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zoid with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dembele throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zoid to counter with a crisp jab. Nice uppercut there from Dembele.#CUT# It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut. Danga de danga de dang - Zoid scores with a four punch combination! Zoid is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dembele doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zoid crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zoid's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! A victorious Mousa Dembele 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:
Striking Masters 13
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1# Rumble misses with a straight right. Dembele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Rumble. That's going to slow Dembele down. Rumble on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2# It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut. Rumble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dembele swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dembele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A head kick misses from Rumble. Rumble throws a sloppy head kick and Dembele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rumble lands with a cross. Rumble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Nice defenses there by Rumble. Dembele throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range. Rumble tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dembele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dembele lands a glancing blow to the side of Rumble's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rumble throws the kick towards the body but Dembele avoids it. Dembele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dembele misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming. Dembele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.#T1# Rumble avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rumble connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Dembele. Rumble slips under a jab from Dembele. Rumble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dembele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rumble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rumble looks to land a left hand but Dembele moved out of range nicely. Dembele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away. Dembele throws a leg kick but Rumble sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dembele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Dembele swinging wildly here.
Rumble tries a low kick but Dembele avoids it. Dembele swinging wildly here.
Dembele misses with a straight left. Rumble throws the kick towards the body but Dembele avoids it. Dembele throws a poor cross that misses
and Rumble counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2# Dembele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rumble back to the ropes. Dembele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! Rumble throws a wild body kick that Dembele sees coming a mile off. Rumble lands with a nice body kick. Dembele might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Rumble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dembele throws a nice looking combination but Rumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rumble connects with a body shot. Rumble swings away with a leg kick that misses. Dembele's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rumble connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dembele scrambles back to his feet. Dembele swats away the attempt to clinch by Rumble. Dembele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rumble throws a nice outside leg kick. Dembele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble. Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dembele just manages to avoid it. Dembele blocks a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Dembele misses the target. Dembele fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Barney Rumble'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# Dembele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but Dembele is just out of range. Rumble thows a body kick. Dembele tries to catch it but that hurt him. Rumble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dembele doesn't seem bothered though. Rumble connects with a leg kick. Dembele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dembele misses with a straight left. Dembele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rumble. A big left from Dembele misses. Dembele looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range. Dembele throws a jab when Rumble was well out of range. Rumble is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele throws a right hand that misses
and Rumble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A solid body kick from Rumble. Rumble throws a wild body kick that Dembele sees coming a mile off. Rumble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1# Dembele throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily. Rumble thuds his right hand into Dembele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Rumble ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. Rumble throws out a leg kick but Dembele moves out of range and Rumble only half commits. Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rumble throws out a powerful jab.#ROC# Dembele is rocked! Rumble feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dembele collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barney Rumble! Barney Rumble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Striking Masters 10
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dembele is just out of range. Dembele throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot. Dembele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dembele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD# Dembele scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Mclovin beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. Mclovin ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Dembele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dembele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mclovin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mclovin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dembele misses with a looping right. Mclovin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dembele with a body shot. Dembele loads up on a big right hand but Mclovin slips the punch. Dembele throws a looping overhand right but Mclovin ducks down to avoid it. Mclovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Dembele misses with a wild body shot. Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mclovin avoids the body shot from Dembele.
#T1# A shot to the body from Dembele misses and Mclovin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Mclovin dips to his left and cracks Dembele with an uppercut! Mclovin scores with a body shot.
Mclovin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Dembele throws a leg kick but Mclovin sees it coming and checks it nicely. Mclovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dembele sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mclovin throws a body shot but no joy. Pony Mclovin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dembele missing with a left hand there. Mclovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mclovin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Dembele misses with a few strikes there.
Dembele throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range. Dembele feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mclovin's calf. Dembele misses with a looping right. Dembele scores with a sloppy right hand. Mclovin should have avoided that one. Mclovin misses with an attempted mid kick.
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! Dembele looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range. Dembele misses with the combination.
#T2# Dembele throws a body punch but Mclovin moves out of range. Dembele throws a body shot but no joy. Dembele throws an off balance right hand
and Mclovin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dembele misses with a looping left. Dembele ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dembele throws an overhand right that lands on Mclovin's shoulder, as Mclovin tries to avoid the shot. Mclovin slips a straight right by Dembele. Mclovin throws a big counter head kick but Dembele avoids it with no problem. Mclovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele. Mclovin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dembele looks to land a combination but Mclovin avoids it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dembele throws a jab when Mclovin was well out of range. Dembele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mclovin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dembele connects with a right hand. Mclovin shakes it off. Dembele lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele should take that round, based on the knockdown. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mclovin staying out of range there. Mclovin slips a jab from Dembele. Mclovin moves away from the strike by Dembele. Dembele throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily. Dembele tries to score with a low kick but Mclovin moves his leg out of the way. Dembele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mclovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclovin misses with a double jab.
Dembele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclovin was well out of range. Poor timing from Dembele. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele swings for the body but Mclovin moves out of range.
Mclovin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A jab from Dembele misses. Dembele looks to throw the jab but Mclovin is out of range. Mclovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dembele. That did some damage!#T1# Mclovin checks the leg kick. Mclovin only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dembele misses with a left hand and Mclovin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dembele's knee momentarily. Dembele throws a leg kick and Mclovin counters with a leg kick. Dembele looks to land a left hand but Mclovin moved out of range nicely. Dembele throws a right hand that Mclovin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mclovin also avoids with ease. Mclovin throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No joy there for Dembele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mclovin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mclovin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dembele moves out of range as Mclovin throws a body kick.
Mclovin scores with a three punch combo!
Mclovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Dembele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mclovin. A punch lands to the side of Mclovin 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mclovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dembele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Dembele. #T2# A good leg kick by Mclovin. Dembele lands a body shot.
Dembele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dembele throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mclovin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mclovin there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC# Mclovin is rocked! Mclovin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mclovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dembele finish him? Some wild striking there from Mclovin.
Mclovin scores with a nice head shot. Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Dembele moved out of range. Mclovin seems to have recovered his senses. Dembele with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dembele cracks Mclovin with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Mclovin is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Mclovin is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Mclovin could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mousa Dembele! An out of breath Mousa Dembele 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:
Striking Masters 7
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Tycoon slips under a jab from Dembele. Tycoon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dembeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Dembele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tycoon's hands. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon. Tycoon moves out of range as Dembele strikes. Tycoon misses with a lunging right hand
and Dembele counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tycoon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Nice straight punches there by Dembele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dembele. Dembele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dembele dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tycoon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the liver by Dembele. Beautiful body shot. Dembele connects with a crisp jab. Dembele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tycoon. Dembele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tycoon tries to land a body kick and Dembele counters with a stiff right hand. Dembele throws a low kick, looking for Tycoon's leg but Tycoon calmly moves out of range. Dembele throws a chopping leg kick but Tycoon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Tycoon works the jab nicely. Dembele misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely. Tycoon looks like he wants to counter punch here. Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Dembele stuns Tycoon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dembele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Tycoon blocks a jab. Dembele walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Dembele is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tycoon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1# Nice defenses there by Frame. Dembele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dembele avoids the body shot from Frame.
Dembele tries to bum rush Frame with a series of wild strikes but Frame uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dembele scores with a jab. Frame acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Frame moves out of range of the leg kick from Dembele. We've been informed that Dembele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Dembele walks into a stiff left hand from Frame. Frame has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight. Frame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A bone on bone clash there as Dembele blocks the leg kick.
Dembele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Frame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dembele throws a sloppy body shot
and Frame connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dembele throws a shot from downtown. Frame moves away and avoids it. Dembele throws a poor cross that misses
and Frame counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dembele. Frame moves out of range of the body kick. Frame looks for the body kick but Dembele saw that one coming. Frame connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1# Frame misses with a wild body shot. Dembele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dembele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dembele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frame works Dembele's body with a nice hook. Frame walks into a jab. Frame misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dembele moves away. Frame connects with a nice looking jab.
Dembele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dembele swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD# and Frame counters with a crisp one two that drops Dembele! Frame thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dembele to his feet! Dembele is in big trouble!#ROC# Dembele is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele leaves his chin hanging out and Frame seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dembele crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Frame! A very excited looking Andrew Frame 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:
GC 312 Hussein vs Huchkov
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Steve scores with a jab to the head.
Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dembele misses with a body shot.
Dembele lands with a nice body punch. Steve connects with a single shot there. Steve misses with a looping right. Steve throws a big shot that misses. Dembele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steve finds it's way round the side to connect with Dembele's head. Dembele fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Steve avoids the body shot from Dembele.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy. Dembele misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back. A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A slow jab from Dembele misses its intended target. Dembele fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body. Steve moves out of range of the strikes. Steve misses with a right hand and Dembele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dembele throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it. A cross from Steve lands.#CUT# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dembele. Farley Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##KD# Steve lands a big right hand that sends Dembele crashing to the mat! Steve stays standing though and waves Dembele back to his feet!#ROC# Dembele is rocked! Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dembele is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him? Dembele looks winded! Steve closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Dembele out cold! Dembele corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Farley Steve! A victorious Farley Steve 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:
GC 309: Hussein v Heimer
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1# Dembele throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Alvarez slips a straight right by Dembele. No joy there for Dembele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Dembele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alvarez. Dembele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range. Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. Alvarez ducks right into an uppercut from Dembele. #CUT# It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut. Dembele moves out of range of the strikes. Alvarez throws a push kick but Dembele slaps the foot to one side. Dembele throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dembele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dembele was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez. Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dembele.
Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dembele moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
#T1# Dembele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvarez. Dembele swings widly with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alvarez with a jab. Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dembele. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alvarez! But no joy. Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dembele on the side of the head. Dembele throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Dembele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Dembele throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab. Alvarez looks for the body kick but Dembele saw that one coming. Alvarez lands with a nice body punch. Good exchange - Alvarez coming out on top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick. Alvarez misses with a body kick. It looked like Dembele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A chopping leg kick lands by Alvarez. Dembele throws an off balance right hand
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dembele misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here. Alvarez cracks Dembele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2# Dembele is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Alvarez is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Alvarez shuts the power down on Dembele. Lights out, game over! Alvarez is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Alvarez! Aaron Alvarez gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
GC306
Date: Jul 21, 2019 |
#R1# Enchărya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Enchărya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Enchărya.#CUT# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Enchărya connects with a leg kick. Dembele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Enchărya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Dembele misses letting Enchărya counter with a right hand. Dembele throws a right hand that Enchărya ducks under and follows up with a left that Enchărya also avoids with ease. Dembele misses the jab. Enchărya throwing a counter right hand but Dembele manages to avoid it. Enchărya walks into a jab. Enchărya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dembele lands a really nice looking cross but Enchărya seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele throws a poor cross that misses
and Enchărya counters with a left to the body. Dembele connects with a nice looking jab.
Enchărya misses with a body kick.#T1# Enchărya loads up on a big right hand but Dembele slips the punch. A solid leg kick lands there for Dembele.
#KD2# Dembele drops Enchărya with a right and a left! Dembele comes rushing in but Enchărya regains his composure and manages to keep Dembele in guard.
#ROC2# Enchărya is rocked! Dembele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Enchărya swivels though and keeps the full guard. Oh Enchărya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Enchărya is trying to keep Dembele in close.
Dembele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Enchărya seems to have got his legs back now. Enchărya keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. Enchărya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Enchărya 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. Enchărya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Enchărya has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Enchărya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# Dembele trying to control the position from guard on top but Enchărya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dembele won't allow Enchărya to sweep him here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dembele tries to free his leg and advance position but Enchărya is retaining full guard. Enchărya is pulling down on Dembele's head to control his posture. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dembele connects with a right hand. Enchărya shakes it off. Dembele shoots for a takedown but Enchărya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3# Dembele swings for the body but Enchărya moves out of range.
It looked like Enchărya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Enchărya checks a low kick from Dembele. A left lands for Dembele. Some wild striking there from Dembele.
Dembele misses with a two punch combination.
Enchărya throws a looping overhand right but Dembele ducks down to avoid it. Dembele throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dembele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enchărya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dembele tries to score with a low kick but Enchărya moves his leg out of the way. And Enchărya counters with a quick kick to the body but Dembele blocks it. Enchărya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dembele attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Enchărya feints and then cracks Dembele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dembele down. #T4# Dembele tests Enchărya's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Enchărya avoids the head kick by Dembele.
Enchărya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Enchărya. Enchărya throws an overhand right that lands on Dembele's shoulder, as Dembele tries to avoid the shot. Dembele misses with a takedown attempt and Enchărya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Enchărya misses with an uppercut. Dembele saw that one coming. Enchărya avoids the body shot from Dembele.
Dembele works over Enchărya's head and body with a nice combination. Enchărya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dembele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circle momentarily. Dembele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dembele throws a hook but Enchărya avoids it easily. Enchărya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mousa Dembele'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# Enchărya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dembele feints with a jab and clips Enchărya right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Enchărya is sent crashing into the canvas and Dembele leaps in for the kill! Enchărya tries to get to his feet but Dembele is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Enchărya is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! A relieved looking Mousa Dembele 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:
GC 301
Date: Jun 24, 2019 |
#R1# Dembele misses with a left hand and MacArthur Jnr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dembele throws out the jab. MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2# It looks like Mousa Dembele has been cut. Nice body kick there by MacArthur Jnr. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dembele swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacArthur Jnr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. MacArthur Jnr cracks Dembele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. MacArthur Jnr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacArthur Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Dembele steps away. Dembele throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Jnr's head but MacArthur Jnr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Dembele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur Jnr, pushing him back against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. MacArthur Jnr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Dembele with a nice body shot. MacArthur Jnr gets through Dembele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Jnr.
Dembele is breathing heavily. Dembele takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Dembele is rocked! MacArthur Jnr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dembele with a big uppercut! Dembele tries to clinch up but MacArthur Jnr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dembele to the mat! Dembele covers up and MacArthur Jnr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert MacArthur Jnr! Robert MacArthur Jnr is the new light heavyweight champion! Robert MacArthur Jnr 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:
GC 298
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Bale misses with the combination.
Dembele scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT# It looks like Tony Bale has been cut. Bale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dembele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dembele there as he acknowledges the shot. Dembele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Bale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dembele's head backwards. Dembele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bale throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dembele tests Bale's chin there with a solid looking shot. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Dembele throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bale tumbling to the canvas!#ROC# Bale is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Tony Bale's cut even more. Dembele looking to sit in guard and control but Bale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Bale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dembele works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bale looking to pass the guard. Dembele is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1# Dembele 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. Dembele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dembele controlling Bale's posture. Dembele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dembele is controlling him. Dembele wants to pass the guard but Bale is keeping the position. Bale tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dembele wants to control from the top but Bale keeps moving. Bale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dembele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bale swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dembele being controlled here momentarily. Bale looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Bale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dembele's guard. #REVB# Bale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dembele's head. Dembele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dembele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dembele is pulling down on Bale's head. It's preventing any offense from Bale, at least for the moment. Bale wants to stand but Dembele has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Dembele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Bale wants to sweep here but Dembele controlling him for the moment. Dembele wants to control from the top but Bale keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Dembele prevents Bale from getting back to his feet. Bale controlling Dembele's posture. Dembele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dembele is one step ahead there. Dembele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dembele wants to control from the top but Bale keeps moving. Bale controls Dembele momentarily but Dembele frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut. That's time! Dembele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Dembele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A countering left hand to the body from Bale misses. Bale scores with a sloppy right hand. Dembele should have avoided that one. Dembele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bale can do to turn this around? Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale throws a counter combo. Nice sprawl there from Bale as Dembele shoots in. Dembele stuffs the takedown attempt from Bale. Bale gets slowly back to his feet. A left and a right from Bale both land. Nice combination. Dembele swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dembele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bale slips a jab from Dembele. Dembele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bale misses with a wild body shot. Dembele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dembele misses with a straight left. Bale on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dembele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dembele loads up on a big right hand but Bale slips the punch. A nice side step and Bale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Bale misses with a hook to the body
and Dembele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Dembele digs a good hook to Bale's body.
Bale takes a swing at Dembele's ribcage but misses. #T1# Dembele fails with a takedown attempt. Dembele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bale loads up on a big right hand but Dembele slips the punch. Dembele checks a low kick from Bale. Bale ducks right into an uppercut from Dembele. A left and a right from Bale both land. Nice combination. Nice uppercut lands for Dembele. That snapped Bale's head back.
#CUT# The cut above Tony Bale's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dembele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab. Bale connects with a right hand. Dembele shakes it off. Bale throws a leg kick that misses. Bale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele tries to clinch there but Bale circles away.
Dembele misses with a wild combination.
#T2# Dembele works Bale's body with a nice hook. Dembele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Dembele ducks under a wild hook from Bale. Bale throws a jab when Dembele was well out of range. A nice combination there by Bale.
Dembele loads up on a big right hand but Bale slips the punch. Tony Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dembele will feel that in the morning. Dembele misses with an uppercut
and Bale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bale throws a lazy right hand but Dembele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dembele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dembele lands with an uppercut that bounces Bale off the cage and back into range. Bale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bale. Bale throws a right and a left that Dembele avoids nicely. Bale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dembele on the side of the head. Dembele throws a right and a left that Bale avoids nicely. Bale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Bale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bale missing with a left hand there. Dembele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Bale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bale just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDembele. Bale lands with a hook. Dembele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dembele circles away quickly and effectively. Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dembele dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Bale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dembele.
A little feinted left hand from Dembele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bale blocks a jab. Dembele misses with a wild combination.
Bale misses with a hook. It looked like Dembele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Dembele. Bale does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Bale moves into the clinch successfully.
Dembele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dembele is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mousa Dembele. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bale tries to break the clinch but Dembele is controlling the position. Dembele lands a body punch. Dembele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bale avoids the elbow strike from Dembele, against the cage.
#T4# Bale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bale misses with a looping left. Dembele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Bale slips a straight right by Dembele. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bale. A left and a right from Bale both land. Nice combination. Bale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dembele finds it's way round the side to connect with Bale's head. #CUT# Tony Bale's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#TD2# Bale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dembele did well to prevent Bale getting side control. Dembele wants to improve his position but Bale is controlling well.
Dembele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dembele pulls Bale in close to prevent any damage. Tony Bale has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dembele tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut. That's time! Dembele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A big left from Bale misses. Bale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dembele momentarily.
Dembele digs a good body shot into Bale's ribs. Bale is looking to chop away at Dembele's legs. Dembele lands with a straight right. Bale didn't see that one coming. Dembele ducks under a wild hook from Bale. Sloppy strikes from Dembele. Those never looked like landing. Dembele takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dembele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Bale takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dembele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Dembele moves out of range easily. Bale scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele misses with a straight right. Dembele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bale jabs at Dembele's body. Dembele missing with a left hand there. Bale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1# A jab from Dembele misses. Bale walks into a left hand. Dembele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bale misses with a double jab.
Dembele misses with a hook. Bale ducked under it nicely. Dembele swings widly with a right hand
letting Bale counter with a right hand. Dembele throws a hook to the side of Bale's head but Bale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Bale connects with a jab. Bale misses with a looping left. Dembele throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bale moves out of range of the strikes. Bale misses with a double jab.
Bale moves out of range of the leg kick from Dembele. Bale scores with a decent looking hook. Dembele jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale. Dembele goes for a double leg but Bale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bale continues to drive forward. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Bale rushes Dembele and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC2# Bale breaks the clinch.
Dembele darts in looking for a takedown but Bale gets double underhooks and turns Dembele into the cage. Bale tries to close the distance and clinch but Dembele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. An attempted straight right counter from Dembele misses the target. Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bale blocks a jab. Bale pushes Dembele away with a front kick. Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dembele.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dembele circles away quickly and effectively. Dembele avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dembele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Bale is looking for the big counter here. Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dembele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bale. Bale obviously looking to wear him down.
Bale moves out of range of the strikes. Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3# Bale throws a series of punches but Dembele avoids them all with ease. Good shot there by Bale. Bale misses the body punch and Dembele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Bale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mousa Dembele! Mousa Dembele thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1# Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dembele. Dembele lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halo backs up against the cage.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Dembele seems unphased.
Halo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Dembele ducks right into an uppercut from Halo. Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dembele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Halo misses with a looping left. Dembele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dembele. This has been an exciting period of action! Halo tries to land a leg kick but Dembele saw it coming and moves away.
Dembele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halo. Halo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dembele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD# Dembele throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Halo tumbling to the canvas!#ROC# Halo is rocked! Halo keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. Halo is still in real trouble! Can Dembele finish him? Dembele has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Halo wants to stand but Dembele is controlling the position. Halo seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Dembele looking to pass the guard. Dembele is working hard here to advance position. Halo wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Halo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Coffee Shop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Halo keeping moving, preventing Dembele from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. We've been hearing reports that Dembele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Halo lands with a straight right. Dembele didn't see that one coming. Dembele darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Dembele into the cage. Halo unleashes a big counter combination but Dembele bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dembele. Halo throws a leg kick but Dembele checks it. Dembele misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Dembele. Dembele takes one to the side of the head.
Dembele lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dembele. Dembele's corner calls for a 1-2. Dembele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Dembele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away. Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dembele throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it. Dembele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo staying out of range there.#T3# Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice cross by Dembele. Dembele throws a good cross that connects.
Dembele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dembele. Dembele misses with a hook
and Dembele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Halo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dembele moves away. Dembele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Halo counters with a straight right hand. Dembele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dembele shoots and misses and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dembele lands with a shot to the body. 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! Dembele misses with a right hand and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Halo slips under a jab. Halo only half commits to the counter leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Dembele throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Halo misses with a looping left. Dembele throwing a counter right hand but Halo manages to avoid it. Halo tests Dembele's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo. Dembele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Halo misses. Dembele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dembele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dembele moves out of range of the strikes. Dembele is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dembele cracks Halo with a right hand to the side of the head. Dembele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Halo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dembele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Dembele's head back.
Dembele throws an off balance right hand
and Halo counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big left from Dembele misses. Dembele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dembele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod. 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##KD# Oooh a lovely combination from Dembele sends Halo down but not out. Dembele dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT# It looks like Melchizedek Halo has been cut. Dembele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around? The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Halo struggling a bit here. Dembele wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. Halo prevents Dembele from moving into mount. Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Dembele keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Dembele tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well. Halo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dembele.
Dembele trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #T1# Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Dembele is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Halo wants to control but Dembele is keeping busy.
Dembele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Dembele wants to control but instead Halo manages to regain half guard. #T2# Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dembele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now. Halo controls Dembele momentarily but Dembele frees himself. Dembele wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. Dembele advances to half guard. Halo wants to control but Dembele is keeping busy.
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Dembele advancing to mount. #T3# Dembele passes the guard and advances to mount! Halo is squirming around, avoiding Dembele's attempts to control the action. Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Dembele jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halo and Dembele has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4# Dembele trying to control the position but Halo is working away. Dembele is trying to ground and pound but Halo uses the momentary lack of control by Dembele to regain half guard. Dembele is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dembele is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Halo tries to reverse the position but Dembele maintains control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Dembele dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Melchizedek Halo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Dembele misses the jab. Halo throws a fast counter high kick but Dembele manages to duck under it in time. Dembele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo. Dembele throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dembele is just out of range. Nice shot lands for Dembele. Dembele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Halo to score with a decent uppercut. Dembele scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but Dembele saw it coming and moves away.
Dembele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dembele swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Dembele loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Mousa Dembele is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halo under the eye. Dembele thuds a left hand into Halo's body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dembele misses with an uppercut. Halo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dembeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1# Dembele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dembele lands a slapping body shot.
Dembele throws a hook but Halo blocks it. Halo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Dembele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Halo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Some wild striking there from Dembele.
#KD# Dembele lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Halo sprawling to the canvas. Dembele follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Halo hang on? 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! Dembele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dembele lands strikes from half guard. Melchizedek Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Dembele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dembele wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dembele is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2# Halo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dembele is on him like a limpet, forcing Halo back against the cage. Nice body punch from Halo - that landed with a thud.
Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dembele's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dembele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Dembele's head. #T3# Halo lands with a light punch inside. A short body shot lands from Dembele as the two fighters clinch.
Halo is trying to maintain a safe position but Dembele gets an underhook and turns Halo into the cage. Dembele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Halo blocks an uppercut.
Dembele stalling in the clinch but Halo improves position. Dembele can't get the takedown.
Halo lands a body punch. Dembele gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Dembele blocks an uppercut.
Dembele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Halo lands a nice hook to Dembele's body. Dembele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dembele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Dembele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A big right from Dembele misses. Dembele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dembele tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it. Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mousa Dembele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dembele.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dembele. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mousa Dembele. That's going to take a lot out of him. Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Halo misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halo. Dembele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Halo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dembele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Dembele tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dembele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Halo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Mousa Dembele. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dembele, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele! Mousa Dembele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# A big right from Mercy misses. Mercy jabs at Dembele's body. Dembele is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Mercy slips under a jab from Dembele. Mercy throws an overhand right that lands on Dembele's shoulder, as Dembele tries to avoid the shot. Mercy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dembele. Dembele circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Mercy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dembele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Waylon Mercy has been cut. Dembele swings for the body but Mercy moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Dembele.#CL2# Dembele clinches. Dembele lands a body punch in the clinch. Dembele lands an elbow inside that Mercy shrugs off. 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! Mercy blocking some punches.
Mercy blocks a body shot from Dembele. Dembele is working Mercy over against the cage. Mercy is leaning against Dembele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dembele prevents a body shot from Mercy. A short body shot lands from Dembele as the two fighters clinch.
#T1# Mercy tries a body shot but Dembele blocks it.
Dembele has a couple of punches blocked by Mercy.
Dembele cracks Mercy with a nice body shot. Mercy lands a left hand.
Dembele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercy's elbow. Mercy can't find room to land a body shot as Dembele controls the action.
Mercy misses with a punch to the body.
Mercy misses with a short punch on the inside. Dembele has a couple of punches blocked by Mercy.
A right hand to the body from Dembele.
Dembele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Mercy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mercy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dembele throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercy. Dembele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercy lands a shot to the body. Dembele tries to throw a body punch but Mercy avoids it by throwing Dembele back against the cage. Mercy lands a body punch in the clinch. Mercy blocking some punches.
#T2# Dembele lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mercy working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele blocks a body shot from Mercy. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dembele. Dembele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercy backwards. Mercy blocking some punches.
Dembele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mercy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercy tries to work over Dembele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Mercy fails to land. Dembele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dembele. Dembele scores with a hook to the body. Dembele throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercy. Dembele presses Mercy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mercy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dembele avoids it. Dembele lands a body shot. Mercy is breathing heavily. Dembele misses with a short punch on the inside. Mercy misses with some punches.
#T3# Dembele swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercy uses good head movement to avoid it. Mercy missing with knees to the body.
Dembele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercy walks away with a smile on his face. Dembele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mercy scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dembele throws a body shot but no joy. Sloppy strikes from Mercy. Those never looked like landing. Nice sprawl there from Mercy as Dembele shoots in. Dembele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Mercy throws a nice looking combination but Dembele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Mercy ducks right into an uppercut from Dembele. Mercy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dembele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Mercy. Dembele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! During a confident post fight interview, Mousa Dembele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 284
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Shraf closes the distance and clinches. Dembele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dembele digs a right hand underneath Shraf's ribcage. Shraf let out a lung full of air as it connected. Shraf wants a takedown but no success here.
Dembele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dembele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards. Shraf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dembele avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Shraf is trying to drag Dembele to the mat but Dembele 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 Jamezdin Shraf. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dembele. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dembele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shraf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dembele after a bit of a struggle. Dembele misses with a punch on the inside.
Shraf lands with a right to the head. Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# Shraf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele wants to control but Shraf passes into side.
Shraf trying to control the position but Dembele is working away. Shraf is really struggling to control Dembele but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1# Dembele tries to buck Shraf off but Shraf is having none of it. Dembele keeps trying to improve his position. Shraf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Dembele is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Shraf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dembele, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Shraf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Dembele is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shraf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dembele is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Shraf is trying to work for a kimura but Dembele is defending well.
#SUB# Shraf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shraf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dembele wants to control but Shraf is keeping busy.
#T3# Shraf passes to side control. #SUB# Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Dembele is defending well. #SUB# Shraf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well. Dembele is trying to get back to half 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.#SUB# Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Shraf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dembele!#SUB# Shraf swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dembele is now in Shraf's guard. A big mistake from Shraf there, giving up the dominant position! Dembele wants to control from the top but Shraf keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dembele with a flurry of punches that miss. Dembele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dembele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. 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 Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod. That's time! Shraf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Shraf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Dembele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dembele closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dembele fails to land with a series of punches.
Dembele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shraf. #CL# Shraf moves into the clinch. Dembele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shrafs head. Shraf throws a head punch that misses. Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shraf blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dembele. #TD# Shraf has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dembele regains guard immediately. 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! Shraf trying to control the position from guard on top but Dembele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Dembele wants to sweep but no luck. Dembele managing to control the position. Shraf prevents Dembele from getting back to his feet. Shraf controlling from the top position. Dembele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Shraf passes into half guard. Shraf tries to pass to full mount but Dembele defends it. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Dembele is looking to improve his position.
Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer. Shraf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Shraf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dembele for as long as he can get away with. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB# Shraf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dembele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shraf. #T3# Shraf is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Shraf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT2# It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut. Dembele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shraf is landing a low percentage of strikes. Shraf is looking to clinch but Dembele is avoiding it.
#CL# Shraf closes the distance and clinches. Dembele lands a hook to the side of the head. Shraf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dembele pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shraf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Shraf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shraf manages to end up in side control. Dembele tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shraf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Shraf tries for a kimura but Dembele is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# Dembele tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jamezdin Shraf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Shraf working away. Dembele is looking for a sweep. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dembele is trying to control Shraf's posture but Shraf avoids it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Shraf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shraf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Dembele tries to bench press Shraf off him but Shraf keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shraf.
Shraf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dembele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shraf scrambles back to his feet. Dembele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shraf's hands. Nice defenses there by Shraf. Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away. Shraf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dembele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Shraf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele. Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've been told by Shraf's head coaches at Spartans Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mousa Dembele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shraf defending well as Dembele loads up on a big left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shraf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Shraf appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dembele with a nice cross. Dembele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shraf manages to avoid it. Shraf attempts a counter takedown but Dembele avoids it well and moves away.#T1# Shraf moves out of range as Dembele strikes. Shraf goes for a double leg but Dembele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dembele continues to drive forward. Dembele looks for a takedown but Shraf sprawls well. Shraf feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2# Dembele lands a left and a right that send Shraf crashing to the mat, dazed. Dembele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Shraf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Shraf walks into a stiff left hand from Dembele. Dembele motions for Shraf to come forward. Dembele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD# Shraf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dembele! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dembele tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2# Shraf avoiding Dembele 's attempts to control his hands. Shraf trying to control momentarily.
#SUB# Shraf working for a choke but Dembele is defending well. #SUB# Shraf looking to break Dembele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dembele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shraf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Dembele trying to control the position but Shraf manages to sink in the hooks. #T3# Dembele is trying to stand back up. Shraf is looking to control Dembele but Dembele is wriggling around and keeping busy. Dembele can't escape the position.
Dembele tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB# Shraf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Shraf tries to control but Dembele wriggling away. Dembele is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dembele wants to hold on but Shraf pushes him away.#T4# Dembele is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Shraf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dembele can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dembele tries to hold on but Shraf pushes him away. Shraf trying to control but Dembele is having none of it. Dembele is desperately trying to improve his position but Shraf has a good base and remains in mount. Dembele has given up his back here.
Dembele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Shraf.
And that's the end of the fight! Mousa Dembele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dembele 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele! During a confident post fight interview, Mousa Dembele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 252
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1# Esposito lands with a good body shot. Esposito misses with a kick to the body and Dembele counters with a lovely straight right hand! Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dembele's head backwards. Dembele avoids a kick to the body.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dembele's calf. Dembele lands a slapping body shot.
Dembele scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A leg kick checked by Dembele. Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dembele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dembele cracks Esposito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dembele lands a nice looking body shot.
Dembele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esposito. Dembele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dembele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Esposito slips under a jab from Dembele. Esposito throws a lazy right hand but Dembele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dembele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Dembele cracks Esposito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Dembele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dembele checks a leg kick. Dembele tests Esposito's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT# It looks like Javier Esposito has been cut. Dembele thows a left - swing and a miss! Esposito takes one to the chin there. Dembele lands a right hook to the body.
Esposito looks to score with a jab to the body but Dembele is just out of range. Esposito throws an overhand right that lands on Dembele's shoulder, as Dembele tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Dembele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dembele. Esposito wants to slow Dembele down by chopping away at his legs. Esposito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dembele is out of range. Dembele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# Dembele looks to land a combination but Esposito avoids it well. Dembele throws a body punch but Esposito moves 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! Esposito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Esposito slips a straight right by Dembele.#CL2# Esposito has Dembele up against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside. Esposito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dembele fails to land. Dembele tries to land a knee to the head but Esposito blocks with his arms.
Dembele misses with a body punch.
Esposito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dembele backwards. Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Dembele is pressed up against the cage. Esposito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dembele down to the mat. Dembele avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Esposito scores with a leg kick.
#T3# Esposito misses with a series of wild punches.
Dembele moves out of range of the body kick. Dembele slips a jab from Esposito. Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dembele looks to land a left hand but Esposito moved out of range nicely. Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Esposito cracks the inside of Dembele's front leg. Dembele getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A good leg kick by Esposito. Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dembele misses with an uppercut. Esposito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# Nice body punch from Esposito. Esposito moves away from the strike by Dembele. Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dembele misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely. 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! Dembele moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Esposito. Good standup being displayed there by Esposito as he connects with a hook. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito. Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Dembele ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Dembele throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Dembele. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet. Dembele misses with a straight right. Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dembele sees it coming and avoids it easily. Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Esposito will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dembele is looking for a counter combo. Esposito throws a nice inside leg kick. Dembele throws out a loose jab but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it. Esposito lands a body shot.
Dembele drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Esposito throws a good cross that connects.
Esposito slips under a jab. Esposito slips a jab from Dembele. Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Esposito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Javier Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Esposito thuds his shin into the meat of Dembele's side. Esposito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Esposito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dembele.#T1# Dembele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Esposito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Esposito shoots and misses and Dembele counters with a straight right hand. Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dembele's calf. Dembele just misses with a punch to the body.
Dembele misses with a hook. Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mousa Dembele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd cheers as Dembele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Esposito doesn't seem phased though. Esposito misses with a straight left. Dembele is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Dembele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dembele. Nice uppercut there from Dembele. Esposito moves out of range of the strikes. Esposito with the counter takedown but Dembele avoids it easily. Dembele misses with a looping right. Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Esposito throws a body shot but no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Esposito. A big right from Dembele misses. Dembele moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Dembele. Esposito throws a good cross that connects.
Dembele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito. Dembele thows a left - swing and a miss! Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dembele defends it well. A big right from Dembele misses. Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It looked like Dembele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Esposito. Dembele slips a jab from Esposito. An attempted straight right counter from Dembele misses the target. Esposito digs a good body shot into Dembele's ribs. Esposito misses with a wild body shot. #T3# Dembele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Esposito at a distance.
Dembele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dembele throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range. Esposito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esposito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Esposito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dembele.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dembele defends it well. Esposito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dembele lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Esposito slips a jab and a cross from Dembele.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Dembele moves out of range. Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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! Dembele moves away from the strike by Esposito. Dembele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4# Dembele throws a big shot that misses. Esposito throws out a counter right but Dembele avoids it with no problem.#TD# Dembele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Esposito is trying to control but can't.
Esposito is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dembele is staying active. Esposito wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mousa Dembele will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Javier Esposito's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dembele takes one to the side of the head.
Dembele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing. Esposito scores with a jab to the body. A swing and a miss from Dembele. Esposito feints the counter takedown. Dembele digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Esposito misses with a left hand and Dembele counters with a nice body shot. Dembele digs a good hook to Esposito's body.
Dembele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele moves away from the strike by Esposito. Dembele takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses. Dembele pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dembele throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito. Esposito ducks under a wild hook from Dembele.#T1# A good leg kick by Esposito. Esposito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dembele was well out of range. Poor timing from Esposito. Esposito pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dembele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Esposito misses the jab. Dembele jabs at Esposito's body. Esposito misses with a hook
and Dembele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dembele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Esposito wants to land a leg kick but Dembele is out of range. Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Esposito thows a leg kick but Dembele checks it letting Dembele counter with a right hand. Esposito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2# Esposito ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dembele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esposito was well out of range. Poor timing from Dembele. Esposito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dembele. Esposito misses with a straight left. Dembele misses the jab. Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dembele throws a lazy uppercut
and Esposito counters with a lovely shot to the body. Dembele swings widly with a right hand
and Esposito counters with a nice uppercut. Esposito feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dembele's calf. Esposito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dembele throws a big shot that misses. Esposito changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dembele lands a jab.#T3##TD2# Esposito looking to score a takedown here. Dembele is defending well but Esposito drives through and ends up in Dembele's guard. Dembele wants to sweep but no luck. Dembele keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass. Esposito scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dembele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Esposito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dembele looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Esposito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Esposito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Esposito has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dembele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Esposito is keen to just control but Dembele is a slippery customer. Esposito lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Esposito throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dembele defending well though.
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 Mousa Dembele. I think Dembele 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Dembele! A very excited looking Mousa Dembele rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
GC 245
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1# Dembele misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Yoshida. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yoshida. Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Yoshida misses with a leg kick and Dembele counters with a nice body shot. Dembele lands with a nice body punch. Dembele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dembele on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dembele has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshida misses with a right hand and Yoshida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Yoshida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Dembele moves out of range easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dembele! But no joy. Dembele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoshida. Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick. Yoshida throws a leg kick but Dembele checks it. Yoshida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dembele slips a straight right by Yoshida. Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick. Yoshida misses with a hook. Dembele ducked under it nicely. Yoshida lands with a right hand. #T1# A cross from Yoshida lands. Dembele checks the leg kick. Dembele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dembele slips under a jab from Yoshida. A little jabbing left from Dembele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dembele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Yoshida misses with a straight right. Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dembele throws out a counter right but Yoshida avoids it with no problem. Dembele checks a low kick from Yoshida. Dembele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Dembele is out of range. Yoshida blocks a jab. Yoshida staying out of range there. Dembele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Yoshida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Dembele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Dembele misses the target. Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Dembele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Yoshida thows a leg kick but Dembele checks it and Dembele counters with a crisp right that sends Yoshida to the canvas! Dembele follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! After the fight, Mousa Dembele 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:
GC 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1# Eldison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dembele counters with a nice body shot. Eldison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldison cracks Dembele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Eldison doesn't succeed with the takedown and Dembele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheers as Dembele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eldison doesn't seem phased though. Dembele swings for the body but Eldison moves out of range.
Dembele ducks under a wild hook from Eldison. Dembele avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dembele wants to counter the offense by Eldison and move into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dembele dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Eldison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd cheers as Dembele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eldison doesn't seem phased 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! Dembele lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Eldison falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dembele dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Dembele! In his post fight interview, Mousa Dembele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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