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Event:
CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Bobeth tries to clinch but Grigorian moves out of range.
We've been told by Grigorian's head coaches at Gym Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grigorian dips to his left and cracks Bobeth with an uppercut!
Bobeth takes one to the side of the head.
Grigorian cracks Bobeth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth's coach down at ZuccoTraining Ground was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bobeth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bobeth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Grigorian blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
#CL#
Grigorian darts in and clinches Bobeth up against the ropes.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Grigorian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bobeth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grigorian has him pressed against the ropes.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobeth tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bobeth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grigorian avoids it.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grigorian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bobeth on the side of the head.#ROC#
Bobeth is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Grigorian engages and cracks Bobeth with a massive lead left hook - Bobeth tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Grigorian is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razmig Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Razmig Grigorian 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:
WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Bobeth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Baby! gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bobeth manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Baby! tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bobeth swivels and escapes.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses.
Bobeth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baby! has been working on his balance at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bobeth.
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!
Baby! blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Baby! throws a series of punches but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth throws a big counter head kick but Baby! avoids it with no problem.
Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baby!.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobeth.
A punch combination from Baby! misses.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobeth throws a leg kick but Baby! sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Baby! shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Bobeth tries to keep at a distance but Baby! has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Bobeth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baby! is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bobeth to the mat. Bobeth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Baby! stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobeth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baby! trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobeth wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Baby! stands and steps away. Bobeth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobeth lands with an uppercut that bounces Baby! off the cage and back into range.
Bobeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby! is just out of range.#CL#
Baby! forces Bobeth back against the cage and clinches.
Bobeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Baby! controls his hands.
#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth throws a low kick but Baby! moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bobeth throws a shot to the body.
Bobeth misses with a head kick.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobeth misses with a body kick.
Baby! avoids the body shot from Bobeth.
Bobeth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baby! to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobeth tries to move into range but Baby! moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobeth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Baby! moves out of range.
Baby! appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baby! fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobeth misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Baby! has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobeth taking a breather.#BC#
Baby! breaks the clinch.
Bobeth moves away from the strike by Baby!.
Bobeth looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bobeth's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Baby! - just one landing.
Nice jab there from Baby!. #ROC#
Bobeth is rocked!
Bobeth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baby!. Baby! circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Baby! finish him?
Bobeth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Baby! moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is trying to maintain a safe position but Baby! gets an underhook and turns Bobeth into the cage.#BC#
Baby! pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobeth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baby! throws a shot from downtown. Bobeth moves away and avoids it.
Bobeth replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Baby! blocks it well.
Baby! cracks Bobeth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bobeth falls backwards against the cage. Baby! follows up with more strikes that drop Bobeth to his knees. Baby! keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bobeth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zed Baby!!
Our winner, Zed Baby!, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 3136 p4p, 354 weight class) and Kronos Doomsday (ranked 3459 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Doomsday back into the cage.
Bobeth jumps guard and drags Doomsday to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bobeth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doomsday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doomsday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Doomsday 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.
Bobeth controls Doomsday momentarily but Doomsday frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobeth looking for a guillotine here but Doomsday defends easily.
Doomsday won't allow Bobeth to sweep him here.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is looking for a triangle but Doomsday pushes his legs off easily.
Doomsday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobeth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doomsday has managed to get both his arms back between Bobeth's legs - danger averted.
Bobeth has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobeth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doomsday defends well.
Doomsday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Doomsday won't allow Bobeth to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobeth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doomsday uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (0) vs (3) Doomsday
Bobeth is looking to regain half guard here but Doomsday keeps moving and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth struggling a bit here.
Bobeth is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth regains half guard there - taking advantage of Doomsday's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bobeth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doomsday pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Doomsday seems content to control.
Doomsday passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (0) vs (6) Doomsday
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Doomsday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doomsday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doomsday's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (4) vs (6) Doomsday
Bobeth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doomsday showing good submission defense here.
Bobeth trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Doomsday defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for the choke but no joy.
Doomsday just trying to survive but Bobeth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bobeth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bobeth is looking for a choke. Doomsday gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Doomsday manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (8) Doomsday
Bobeth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobeth is trying to keep Doomsday in close.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bobeth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doomsday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for a guillotine here but Doomsday defends easily.
Bobeth is looking for a triangle but Doomsday pushes his legs off easily.
Bobeth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bobeth manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (6) vs (8) Doomsday
Bobeth trying to control but Doomsday is working from the bottom.
Bobeth stopping the sweep attempt from Doomsday.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bobeth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobeth looking to pass the guard.
Bobeth is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doomsday is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Branch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobeth is looking to clinch but Branch is avoiding it.
Branch misses with a few strikes there.
Branch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Branch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobeth lands with a right hand.
Branch tries to score with a low kick but Bobeth moves his leg out of the way.
Bobeth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Titus Branch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branch misses with a two punch combination.
Branch feints a jab promting Bobeth to slip. Branch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bobeth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bobeth 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branch tries to bum rush Bobeth with a series of wild strikes but Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branch lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobeth slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Branch throws a right and a left that Bobeth avoids nicely.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Branch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branch tries to land a front kick but Bobeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bobeth tries a head kick but it misses.
Branch lands a jab to Bobeth's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Branch has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Branch misses with a combination
and Bobeth counters with a good, hard body kick but Branch shrugs it off.
Branch throws a right hand that Bobeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobeth also avoids with ease.
Branch swinging wildly here.
Bobeth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobeth looks for the body kick but Branch saw that one coming.
Titus Branch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Branch.#T2#
Branch sizes up Bobeth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Branch throws a right hand that Bobeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobeth also avoids with ease.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bobeth counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Branch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bobeth rather than just go for the knockout.
Bobeth moves out of range of the body kick.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobeth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobeth.
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branch tries to bum rush Bobeth with a series of wild strikes but Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bobeth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Branch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Branch. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Bobeth.
Sloppy strikes from Branch. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick there by Bobeth.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobeth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Branch.
Branch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bobeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobeth tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
Bobeth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Branch looks to move away, Bobeth throws a big counter combo but Branch just gets out of the way.#T4#
Bobeth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bobeth misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Branch throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Bobeth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bobeth.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Branch is working for takedown but Bobeth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bobeth is pressed up against the cage. Branch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobeth down to the mat. Bobeth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Branch connects with an inside leg kick.
Branch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bobeth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branch will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branch moves out of range of the body kick.
Branch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Branch throws a low kick but Bobeth moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Branch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Branch throws a right and a left that Bobeth avoids nicely.
Bobeth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobeth.
Branch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bobeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branch fails to land with a series of punches.
Branch stalks Bobeth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bobeth's face. Bobeth staggers backwards, shaken.
Branch misses with a wild combination.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Branch and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch tries to bum rush Bobeth with a series of wild strikes but Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Titus Branch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Branch.
Branch wants to land a leg kick but Bobeth is out of range. #T1#
Branch throws a series of punches but Bobeth avoids them all with ease.
Titus Branch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Branch tries to score with a low kick but Bobeth moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Bobeth rushes Branch and presses him up against the cage.
Branch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobeth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bobeth working Branch over with knees to the body.
Branch is breathing heavily.
Bobeth lands an elbow inside that Branch shrugs off.
Bobeth lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth avoids the body shot from Branch.
Branch misses with a double jab.
Bobeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bobeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bobeth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bobeth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
No joy there for Branch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobeth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobeth throws a counter high kick but Branch was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bobeth scores with a push kick.
Branch swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobeth.
Bobeth tries to clinch but Branch moves out of range.
Bobeth slips under a jab.
Branch thows a leg kick but Bobeth checks it
and Bobeth counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobeth avoids a kick to the body.
Branch has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bobeth.
Bobeth tries to clinch up.
Branch throws a leg kick but Bobeth checks it.
Branch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bobeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Branch misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Bobeth moves into the clinch.#T3#
Branch wants a takedown.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head.
Bobeth looking to throw knees to the head but Branch is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branch will feel that in the morning.
Branch misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bobeth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bobeth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobeth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Branch.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Branch tries to get set, Bobeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Branch manages to avoid the attempt.
Bobeth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobeth tries to clinch up but Branch circles away and keeps his distance.
Bobeth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branch throws a right hand that Bobeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobeth also avoids with ease.#T4#
Branch lands with a good body shot.
Branch looks to land a body kick but Bobeth moved away.#CL#
Bobeth rushes Branch and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bobeth.
And Bobeth counters with a quick kick to the body but Branch blocks it.
Branch swings for the body but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Branch misses with a series of wild punches.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Bobeth counters with a thumping low kick.
Branch tries to score with a low kick but Bobeth moves his leg out of the way.
Branch swings widly with a right hand
and Bobeth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branch misses with a left hand
and Bobeth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Michael Bobeth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Branch'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#
Branch throws a low kick but Bobeth moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bobeth pushes Branch up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobeth connects with a knee to the head.
Branch blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth moves out of range as Branch throws a body kick.
Branch misses with a double jab
and Bobeth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bobeth counters with a head kick that wobbles Branch - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Bobeth sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bobeth!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bobeth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4141 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5053 p4p, 529 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kabulniyazov jumps guard but Bobeth stands there with Kabulniyazov around his waist. Kabulniyazov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kabulniyazov pulls guard.
Bobeth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobeth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Bobeth defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but instead Bobeth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Bobeth keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth trying to control the action but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Bobeth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kabulniyazov is just riding it out for now. Bobeth eventually gives up the hold.
Bobeth wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to get to full guard but Bobeth has control of the leg.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Kabulniyazov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobeth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobeth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (0) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bobeth reverses the position brilliantly into Kabulniyazov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabulniyazov, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bobeth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kabulniyazov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (6) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes into half guard.
Kabulniyazov prevents Bobeth from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to stall here but Bobeth recovers full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Bobeth is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov pushing down on Bobeth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is looking to advance position but Bobeth won't allow it.
Kabulniyazov wants to take a breather but Bobeth is having none of it.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass to mount but Bobeth is defending the position.
Kabulniyazov is working for an americana but Bobeth has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kabulniyazov was thinking about the submission.
Bobeth trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for a guillotine here but Kabulniyazov defends easily.
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes Bobeth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (2) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bobeth is desperately trying to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kabulniyazov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bobeth is now in Kabulniyazov's guard. A big mistake from Kabulniyazov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobeth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kabulniyazov 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.
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobeth preventing the sweep.
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Bobeth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobeth works his way back into a safe position though.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabulniyazov's guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Bobeth tries to pass to full mount but Kabulniyazov defends it.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobeth prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov actively working from the bottom here.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov wants to get back to full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bobeth seems content to control.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but Bobeth is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobeth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (11) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobeth's guard.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobeth is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobeth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov is keen to just control but Bobeth is a slippery customer.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobeth won't allow Kabulniyazov to pass to mount.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control. Bobeth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobeth wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobeth! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (4) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov goes for an armbar but Bobeth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bobeth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (6) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobeth has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep here but Bobeth controlling him for the moment.
Kabulniyazov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bobeth rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Bobeth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4123 p4p, 0 weight class) and John C Reilly (ranked 23029 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly has chosen John C. Reilly Funniest Moments as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; John C Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bobeth clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobeth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reilly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bobeth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch.
Reilly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bobeth (0) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly trying to control but Bobeth is working from the bottom.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Bobeth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (2) Reilly
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reilly looking for subs off his back but Bobeth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is staying active underneath Bobeth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reilly moves into full guard.
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Bobeth postures up.
Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet Reilly, not yet.
Bobeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobeth has managed to get both his arms back between Reilly's legs - danger averted.
Bobeth drops back looking for a leg! Reilly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reilly manages to kick Bobeth off! Bobeth jumps back into Reilly's guard.
Bobeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobeth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bobeth defends it easily.
Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bobeth has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (5) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Reilly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bobeth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reilly has his foot on Bobeth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobeth works his way back into a safe position though.
Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bobeth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly is trying to keep Bobeth in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reilly controlling Bobeth's posture.
Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobeth pushes down on Reilly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bobeth trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Bobeth trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reilly trying to control but Bobeth postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reilly keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
Reilly is still trying to improve position.
Reilly is looking to get back to full guard here but Bobeth has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (8) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly is trying to control Bobeth's posture but Bobeth avoids it.
What's Reilly going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reilly struggling a bit here.
Reilly trying his best to control but Bobeth has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bobeth (10) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
Reilly regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bobeth in particular looking to stall.
Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Reilly gets back to full guard.
Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobeth is aware though and is defending well.
Reilly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bobeth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (10) vs (4) Reilly
Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (10) vs (7) Reilly
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is being controlled here.
Reilly tries to advance to mount but Bobeth denies him.
Reilly swings around for an armbar but Bobeth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (12) vs (7) Reilly
Reilly has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bobeth is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reilly. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (15) vs (7) Reilly
Bobeth is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reilly sneaks back into half guard.
Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reilly desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reilly looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bobeth passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (18) vs (7) Reilly
Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to buck Bobeth off but Bobeth is having none of it.
Reilly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reilly wants to control the action here but instead Bobeth manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (21) vs (7) Reilly
Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bobeth avoids the attempt from Reilly to control.
Reilly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bobeth is staying active.
Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reilly is looking to escape.
Reilly is working to get back to half guard.
Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to hold on but Bobeth pushes him away.
Reilly working to try and regain half guard.
Bobeth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reilly wants to hold on but Bobeth pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobeth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reilly to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reilly shrugs it off.
Reilly gets back to half guard.
Reilly moves into full guard.
Reilly controls Bobeth momentarily but Bobeth frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reilly pulls Bobeth in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobeth takes the fight on points by 21 to 7.
Michael Bobeth 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:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4119 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Name Second Name (ranked 5866 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; First Name Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Second Name tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobeth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bobeth wants the takedown. Second Name is fighting it off but Bobeth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Second Name's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (0) Second Name
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second Name has an active guard here but Bobeth has managed to pass into half guard.
Second Name wants to improve his position but Bobeth is controlling well.
Bobeth is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobeth seems to be looking for submissions.
Second Name has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bobeth is working away from the top position though.
Bobeth wants to work for an arm triangle but Second Name is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control but Bobeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bobeth works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (5) vs (0) Second Name
Bobeth just content to control the position.
Bobeth working away.
Second Name is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bobeth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bobeth not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
Bobeth seems to be working for a kimura but Second Name defends the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bobeth controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth prevents Second Name from improving his position.
Bobeth is thwarting Second Name's attempts to control the position.
Bobeth is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bobeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Second Name controls Bobeth momentarily but Bobeth frees himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Second Name looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bobeth passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (8) vs (0) Second Name
The referee asks Bobeth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bobeth prefers to stall for the moment though.
Second Name is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bobeth off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (8) vs (4) Second Name
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth tries to escape but Second Name has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Second Name is not going to allow Bobeth to sit and survive in this position.
Second Name is hanging on to Bobeth's back as he tries to escape.
Bobeth rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Second Name wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Second Name trying to advance position but Bobeth counters by regaining guard.
Second Name tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
Second Name wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
Second Name tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
Bobeth has his hands on Second Name's head, controlling the position.
Bobeth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Second Name stacks Bobeth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Second Name! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (8) vs (7) Second Name
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bobeth can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobeth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Second Name's best efforts.
Bobeth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Second Name's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Second Name's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (12) vs (7) Second Name
Bobeth is not going to allow Second Name to sit and survive in this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to break free.
Bobeth working for a choke but Second Name is defending well.
Bobeth controlling well, preventing Second Name from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Second Name is defending well though. Bobeth let's go of the attempt for now.
Bobeth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bobeth is riding his opponent, not letting Second Name buck him off.
Bobeth looking for the choke from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobeth gets his hands free.
Second Name tries to roll but Bobeth sticks to his back.
Bobeth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Second Name is defending well though. Bobeth let's go of the attempt for now.
Second Name tries to escape but Bobeth has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bobeth is not going to allow Second Name to sit and survive in this position.
Bobeth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to roll but Bobeth sticks to his back.
Good control from Bobeth.
Bobeth keeps control of the position as Second Name tries to break free.
Bobeth working for a choke but Second Name is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Second Name wants to control his opponent's hands but Bobeth gets his hands free.
Second Name rolls, trying to escape but Bobeth keeps control of the position.
Bobeth looking to break Second Name's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Second Name remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bobeth will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bobeth biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobeth patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobeth takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
A less than humble Michael Bobeth misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
IFC87: Ispa v Megaton
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Bimbotinque checks the leg kick.
Bimbotinque misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bobeth counters with a series of strikes. Bimbotinque will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bobeth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bimbotinque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Bimbotinque. Bimbotinque gets slowly back to his feet.
Bobeth throwing a counter right hand but Bimbotinque manages to avoid it.
Bobeth ducks right into an uppercut from Bimbotinque.
Bimbotinque goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobeth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bimbotinque connects with a looping right hand.
Bobeth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobeth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bimbotinque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bimbotinque scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Bobeth walks into a straight right hand from Bimbotinque.#ROC2#
Bobeth is rocked!
Bimbotinque drops Bobeth with a huge uppercut! Bobeth drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bimbotinque is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meltroco Bimbotinque!
An out of breath Meltroco Bimbotinque 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:
TGC 77
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Bobeth cracks Oscarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobeth is looking to clinch.
Oscarsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oscarsson stalks Bobeth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bobeth's face. Bobeth staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth throws a leg kick
letting Oscarsson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Bobeth is rocked!
A lazy body kick from Bobeth
and Oscarsson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oscar Oscarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Oscarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 70: Baby vs Escobar
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Lock throws a sloppy head kick
and Bobeth counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobeth circles away.
Lock tries to move into range but Bobeth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Bobeth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bobeth.
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobeth tries to counter with a clinch but Lock shakes him off and moves away.
Bobeth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lock dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lock moves into the clinch.
Bobeth lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Lock has been cut.
Lock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lock taking a breather. #BC2#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lock manages to avoid it.
Bobeth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bobeth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lock's calf.#T1#
Bobeth scores with a shot to the body.
Lock dives in and grabs Bobeth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobeth pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Lock dodges the punch combination from Bobeth.
Lock misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Bobeth counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a glancing blow to the side of Lock's head.
Bobeth scores with a head kick.
Bobeth clobbers Lock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2##CL2#
Bobeth darts in and clinches Lock up against the cage.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth misses with a series of wild punches.
Lock tries to land a front kick but Bobeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bobeth is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lock misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Bobeth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lock doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobeth circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a right hook to the body.
Bobeth thuds a left hand into Lock's body.
Lock tries to clinch there but Bobeth circles away.
As Lock backs off Bobeth throws a huge counter combo but Lock manages to avoid it all.
Bobeth misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
#T3##BC2#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Lock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lock shoots in but no luck this time.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobeth sprawls well. Bobeth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lock gets slowly back to his feet.
Lock fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bobeth rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lock looks to clinch #KD2#
and Bobeth counters with a head kick that drops Lock to the mat! Lock scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Lock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Lock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobeth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lock seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Lock goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
Bobeth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lock.#CL2#
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch.
Lock takes a shot to the head.
Bobeth has Lock pressed against the cage, preventing Lock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head.
Bobeth lands a right hand.
Lock jumps guard but Bobeth stands there with Lock around his waist. Lock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lock has Bobeth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bobeth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lock is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bobeth lands with a left to the head.
Bobeth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lock tries to pull guard but Bobeth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lock's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Bobeth. #CL2#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobeth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lock fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobeth.
Lock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobeth.#CL2#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bobeth lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bobeth as Lock tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Bobeth.
#T1##BC2#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lock dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Bobeth finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bobeth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lock will feel that in the morning.
Bobeth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lock doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobeth scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Bobeth pushes Lock up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Ryan Lock's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bobeth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lock.#T2##BC2#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth throws a series of punches but Lock avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth throws a front kick that sends Lock stumbling back into the cage.
Bobeth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lock rather than just go for the knockout.
Bobeth cracks the inside of Lock's front leg.
Ryan Lock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Bobeth clinches up with Lock and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bobeth scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Lock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobeth throws a combination. Lock tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
#T3##KD2#
Bobeth lands a left and a right that send Lock crashing to the mat, dazed. Bobeth thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Bobeth has Lock up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Lock misses with a straight left.
Lock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lock shoots in for a double leg but Bobeth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Bobeth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lock.#BC2#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bobeth has closed the distance and engaged Lock in a clinch.
#BC2#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Bobeth looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Bobeth backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lock's temple! It sends Lock violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Bobeth celebrates and the doctors try to help Lock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
TGC 66: Wipe vs Wolff
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bobeth stuffs the takedown.
Bobeth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bobeth looks to land a body kick but Manley moved away.
Bobeth thows a leg kick but Manley checks it #TD#
and Manley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Manley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobeth's head.
Manley controlling the action here.
Manley stops Bobeth from getting back to his feet.
Manley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bobeth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bobeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bobeth is trying to stand back up but Manley is controlling him
Manley is nestled in close to Bobeth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Manley trying to mount his opponent but Bobeth defends it.
Bobeth has hold of Manley's hands but Manley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Manley is working for a submission of some sort.
Bobeth is looking to escape.
Manley working Bobeth over with strikes.
Manley controlling the action here.
Manley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobeth's head. #T2#
Bobeth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bobeth is not content to let Manley control the position.
Manley working over Bobeth with some ground and pound. Bobeth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobeth is looking to escape.
Manley trying to control the pace.
Manley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley 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.
Bobeth is trying to stand up here but Manley is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manley is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobeth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobeth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Manley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manley working the head and body with strikes.
Manley stops Bobeth from getting back to his feet.
Manley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Manley winds up and cracks Bobeth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bobeth is trying to stand up here but Manley is controlling him well.
Manley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobeth defending well though.
Bobeth is trying to stand.
#T4#
Bobeth is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Manley trying to control from Bobeth's half guard. Bobeth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Manley landing some decent shots from guard.
Manley stands up over Bobeth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
Bobeth is rocked!
Manley loads up on a big left hand. Bobeth felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manley looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bobeth can't hide his disappointment, as Manley celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
Iggy Manley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 16
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Bobeth.
Griffin swings widly with a right hand
letting Bobeth counter with a right hand. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin throws a body punch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth connects with a high kick.
Griffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bobeth pinned against the cage. Bobeth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Bobeth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Bobeth ducks down to avoid it.
Bobeth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobeth connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Bobeth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bobeth looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well. #T1##CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Griffin letting Bobeth take a breather here.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Bobeth moves out of range of the body kick from Griffin.
Griffin misses with a takedown
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobeth paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobeth.
Griffin throws a jab when Bobeth was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bobeth.
Griffin darts in looking for a takedown but Bobeth gets double underhooks and turns Griffin into the cage. #CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bobeth scores with a jab. Griffin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bobeth throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin fails to land the takedown.#T3##CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Griffin back into the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Bobeth's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Griffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobeth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Bobeth.
A combination from Bobeth does no damage.
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Bobeth as he checks the leg kick.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobeth swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobeth pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Griffin fails with the takedown.#T4##CL#
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
Griffin is trying to maintain a safe position but Bobeth gets an underhook and turns Griffin into the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobeth, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobeth.
Bobeth stalling.
Griffin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bobeth prevents it.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Bobeth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobeth.
Griffin stalling the fight.
Bobeth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bobeth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bobeth has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin is trying to force a seperation but Bobeth has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Griffin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griffin is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling him.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth jabs at Griffin's body.#T1#
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Bobeth counters with a two punch combo.
Bobeth scoring well with a low kick there.
Bobeth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffin, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Bobeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Griffin drops back down to his feet.
Bobeth gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Bobeth to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobeth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Griffin backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobeth throws a head kick that half lands.
Bobeth slaps away a takedown attempt from Griffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.
Griffin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Bobeth throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Bobeth tries to counter by clinching up but Griffin breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffin fails with the takedown
and Bobeth counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at Bobeth to acknowledge the strikes.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Bobeth throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bobeth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobeth.
Griffin motions for Bobeth to come forward. Griffin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael Bobeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bobeth pushes Griffin away with a front kick.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Griffin is trying to push Bobeth away but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobeth. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griffin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobeth tries to avoid it but Griffin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobeth to the ground. Bobeth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobeth lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobeth misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Bobeth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Bobeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Bobeth.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Bobeth avoids it well.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bobeth.
Bobeth lands a front kick.
Griffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobeth.
Griffin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bobeth is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Griffin.
Bobeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobeth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bobeth fakes the leg kick and cracks Griffin in the body.
Bobeth swats away the attempt to clinch by Griffin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Griffin or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobeth, which made it look bad.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Griffin tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobeth pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Griffin.#CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bobeth looks to land a combination. Griffin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Bobeth.
Bobeth thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Bobeth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Griffin.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bobeth has Griffin pushed against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin is looking to clinch.
Bobeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bobeth counters by clinching up. #T2#
Griffin tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Griffin takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobeth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bobeth.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobeth lands a right hand. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Bobeth scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobeth scores with a push kick.
Bobeth throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Griffin blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
Bobeth delivers a nice body kick.
Bobeth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griffin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Matt Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth scores with a one two! Griffin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Griffin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Bobeth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobeth defends it well.
Bobeth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bobeth rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Bobeth circles away easily
and Bobeth counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bobeth scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Bobeth forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matt Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobeth delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bobeth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobeth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
TGC 51
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Bobeth.
Lock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobeth is fending him off so far but Lock persists. Nope, Bobeth circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock throws a low kick, looking for Bobeth's leg but Bobeth calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
Bobeth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lock shoots in looking for a takedown but Bobeth manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock tries to clinch up
and Bobeth counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bobeth lands a head kick. Lock smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##CL#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth tries a knee to the head but Lock blocks it.
Bobeth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock tries to clinch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Lock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobeth as he avoids it easily.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Lock and move into the clinch.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.#CL2#
Lock clinches with his opponent.
Bobeth misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Bobeth instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bobeth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Lock darts in looking for a takedown but Bobeth gets double underhooks and turns Lock into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bobeth tries to avoid it but Lock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bobeth to the ground. Bobeth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Lock and move into the clinch.#CL#
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lock walks into a stiff left hand from Bobeth.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobeth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3##CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lock is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Lock has been cut.#CL2#
Lock rushes Bobeth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Lock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobeth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth prevents the takedown attempt.
Lock wants a takedown.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4##CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Lock wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Lock avoids nicely.
Lock changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lock throws a body punch but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bobeth stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Lock tries to pull guard but Bobeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Lock drops back down to his feet.
Bobeth tries to throw a body punch but Lock avoids it by throwing Bobeth back against the cage.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bobeth drives through and clinches with Lock against the cage.
Lock misses with a knee strike.
Bobeth with a knee to the head.
Bobeth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bobeth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lock's elbow. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Bobeth.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Lock. Those never looked like landing.
Bobeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lock.
Lock moves in looking to clinch but Bobeth pushes him off.
Bobeth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Michael Bobeth is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobeth wants to clinch up but Lock keeps it at a distance.
Lock goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lock is trying to drag Bobeth to the mat but Bobeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lock lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Bobeth.
#T2#
Lock is trying to pull guard but Bobeth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch. #BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bobeth thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bobeth lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lock back to the cage. Bobeth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bobeth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lock wants to counter with a clinch but Bobeth pushes him away.
Lock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lock misses with a wild body shot.
Bobeth is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobeth swats away the attempt to clinch by Lock.#T3#
Bobeth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lock tries to clinch but Bobeth is having none of it.
Lock is looking to clinch.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lock is looking to clinch but Bobeth is avoiding it.
Lock misses with a hook.
Bobeth thuds his shin into the meat of Lock's side.#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth is pressed up against the cage. Lock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobeth down to the mat. Bobeth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobeth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lock somewhat.
Bobeth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Lock fails to land the takedown.
Lock is breathing heavily.#CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
Bobeth scores with a shot to the side of Lock's head. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock looks to land a body kick but Bobeth moved away.
Lock is looking to clinch. #KD#
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobeth finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bobeth. Lock shrugs it off though.
Lock tries for a takedown but Bobeth circles away easily#CL#
and Bobeth holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bobeth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lock fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lock's cut.
That's time! Bobeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bobeth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lock seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bobeth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lock, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lock can do to turn this around?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bobeth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobeth prevents the takedown attempt.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lock goes for a double leg but Bobeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bobeth continues to drive forward.
And Bobeth counters with a quick kick to the body but Lock blocks it.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Bobeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Lock. Lock gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Bobeth clinches.
Lock letting Bobeth take a breather here.
Lock tries for a takedown but Bobeth manages to get underhooks.
Bobeth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bobeth slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Bobeth.#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the cage.
Lock taking a breather.
Lock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bobeth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3##CL#
Bobeth clinches up with Lock and pushes him back against the cage.
Bobeth lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth slips a jab and a cross from Lock.
Bobeth has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#KD#
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Lock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobeth lands an elbow inside that Lock shrugs off.
Lock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lock working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Bobeth lands a big head kick that sends Lock tumbling to the mat! Bobeth takes a step backwards and waves Lock back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the cage.#T4#
Bobeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bobeth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bobeth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobeth.
Nice body punch from Bobeth.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Bobeth manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Lock drops to the canvas! He's done! Bobeth goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
TGC 47: San Diego vs Nagasaki
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Dada gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch.
Bobeth is looking to break free of the clinch but Dada has double underhooks.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth walks into a straight right hand from Dada.
Bobeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dada.
Dada scores with a jab to the head.
Dada shoots in and drives through. Bobeth sprawls well.
Dada tries to land a front kick but Bobeth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Dada backs away, Bobeth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bobeth tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michael Bobeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobeth.#T1##CL#
Bobeth pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
Dada tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobeth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dada throws out a counter right but Bobeth avoids it with no problem.
Dada fails to land with a series of punches.
Bobeth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dada tries to counter with a clinch but Bobeth shakes him off and moves away.
Bobeth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dada.
Bobeth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bobeth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dada counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bobeth throws a right and a left that Dada avoids nicely.
Bobeth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobeth.
#CL#
Bobeth clinches.
Dada wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koboko Dada.
Bobeth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bobeth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Bobeth gets underhooks to prevent Dada's takedown attempt.
Bobeth gets underhooks to prevent Dada's takedown attempt.
Dada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Bobeth's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym ($600/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bobeth tries to clinch there but Dada circles away.
#CL#
Bobeth pushes Dada up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bobeth.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head.
Bobeth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dada up against the cage.
Bobeth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Bobeth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bobeth to the mat. Bobeth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Dada advances to half guard.
Bobeth is looking to escape.
Bobeth taking some punishment here, with Dada in his half guard.
Bobeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dada is looking to take a break and control but Bobeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth wants to get back to his feet.
Dada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobeth looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses
and Dada counters with a nice uppercut.
Bobeth throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Dada counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bobeth!
Dada cracks Bobeth with a big right hand but Bobeth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bobeth wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Check out the look on Dada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bobeth tries to escape but Dada is in control.
Dada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobeth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobeth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dada has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dada works to advance to full mount. Bobeth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dada landing strikes from the mount and Bobeth is in trouble!
Dada scoring with strikes but Bobeth is staying in there.
Dada cracks Bobeth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Bobeth is rocked!#T2#
Dada connects with a bit shot that sees Bobeth covering up! More strikes from Dada and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dada is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koboko Dada!
In his post fight interview, Koboko Dada started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC 41: San Diego vs Stralman
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by White - just one landing.
We've been told by Bobeth's head coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym ($700/Week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chris White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White looks to land a combination but Bobeth avoids it well.
Bobeth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White stuns Bobeth with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White throws a series of punches but Bobeth moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobeth.
Michael Bobeth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bobeth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
White closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bobeth did well to prevent White getting side control.
Bobeth wants to get back to his feet.
White with the ground and pound but Bobeth uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU2#
White stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bobeth tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White throws a right hand that Bobeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobeth also avoids with ease.#CL#
Bobeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Come on Bobeth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bobeth pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bobeth lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Chris White has been cut.
White has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White is looking to land body kicks.
Bobeth tries a head kick but it misses.
White dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobeth tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
White lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3##TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Bobeth throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobeth sprawls well. Bobeth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White misses with a double jab
and Bobeth counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.#T4#
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Bobeth has White up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White misses with a body shot
and Bobeth counters with a one-two to the body.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobeth sprawls well. Bobeth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White shoots in and drives through. Bobeth sprawls well.
White blocks a head kick by Bobeth.
White throws a counter combo.#CL2#
White has closed the distance and engaged Bobeth in a clinch.
Bobeth taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bobeth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobeth tries to clinch there but White circles away.
#TD2#
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bobeth pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
Bobeth moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.#CL2#
Bobeth tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Bobeth walks into a straight right hand from White.
Bobeth misses with a combination
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Bobeth drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
White looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks. #BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White fails with the takedown.
White looks to land a combination but Bobeth avoids it well. #T2#
White throws a series of punches but Bobeth moves out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
White clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobeth, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Bobeth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses.
Chris White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobeth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobeth slips a jab and a cross from White.
Bobeth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
White working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobeth is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bobeth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Bobeth gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
White throws a right hand that Bobeth ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobeth also avoids with ease.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bobeth fails with an attempt to clinch.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bobeth gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bobeth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bobeth tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Bobeth back against the cage. #BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris White's cut.
That's time! Bobeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
White clinches with his opponent.
White wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bobeth pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobeth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Bobeth stalling in the clinch.
Bobeth is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bobeth down to the mat. Bobeth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bobeth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Bobeth. #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bobeth has been cut.
Bobeth tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
Bobeth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bobeth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Bobeth quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
White rushes Bobeth and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Bobeth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a jab when Bobeth was well out of range.
Bobeth throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
Bobeth effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
White looks for a takedown but Bobeth sprawls well.
Bobeth misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Bobeth instigates a clinch. #T3#
Bobeth holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
White breaks the clinch.
White avoids the head kick by Bobeth.
Bobeth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from White.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris White.
Bobeth tries to clinch but White is having none of it. #CL2#
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bobeth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bobeth eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bobeth tries to clinch up#TD2#
and White counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Bobeth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bobeth showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bersten. Bobeth shrugs it off though.
Bobeth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brett Bersten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobeth throws a sloppy head kick and Bersten moves out of range easily.
Bersten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bobeth throws a leg kick but Bersten checks it.
Bersten lands a head kick!
#CL#
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
Bobeth goes for a takedown attempt but Bersten pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bobeth lands a left hand.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
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!
Bobeth throws a head kick but Bersten moves out of range.
#T1##CL2#
Bersten closes the distance and clinches.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Bobeth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bobeth stalling.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten throws a head kick that misses
and Bobeth counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bobeth controlling the action here for a moment.
Bersten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bobeth clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bobeth gets control of Bersten's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bobeth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bersten stopping the sweep attempt from Bobeth.#SU2#
Bersten gets to his feet - Bobeth follows without any prompting. #CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bobeth just leaning against Bersten, taking a breather. #T3#
Bobeth has Bersten pressed against the cage, preventing Bersten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Bersten's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Bobeth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobeth wants to clinch up but Bersten keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bersten gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bobeth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bersten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bersten wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth lands with a kick to the temple. Bersten shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Bobeth takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Brett Bersten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobeth shoots and misses
and Bersten counters with a three punch combo that has Bobeth backing up. Bobeth nods at Bersten to acknowledge the strikes.
Bersten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Bobeth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobeth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bersten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobeth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bersten.
A solid body kick from Bobeth.
Bersten throws a wild body kick that Bobeth sees coming a mile off.
Bobeth feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Bersten.
Bersten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bobeth gets tackled into the cage by Bersten. Bersten maintains the clinch.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
#BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten slips a jab and a cross from Bobeth.
Bersten tries a low kick but Bobeth avoids it.
Bobeth is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bobeth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bersten throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Bobeth moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth misses with a low kick as Bersten jumps back.#T1#
Bersten misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bersten throws a series of punches but Bobeth avoids them all with ease.
Bobeth throws a nice head kick!
Bobeth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bersten defends it nicely.
Bersten should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten thows a body kick. Bobeth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bobeth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bersten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bobeth scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobeth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bobeth working Bersten over with knees to the body.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bersten moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bobeth tries to clinch but Bersten moves out of range. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Michael Bobeth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth is pushing Bersten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bobeth leaning against his opponent.
Bobeth stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bobeth doesn't manage to clinch there - Bersten circles away.
Bobeth blocks a head kick by Bersten.
Bersten lands a high kick!
Bobeth throws a body kick that misses.
Bersten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch. #T4#
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Bersten misses with a head kick.
Brett Bersten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobeth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Bobeth moves into the clinch.
Bobeth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bersten swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobeth.
Bobeth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bersten throws a sloppy head kick and Bobeth moves out of range easily.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobeth moves out of range as Bersten throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bobeth shoots in but no luck this time.
Bersten throws a head kick but Bobeth moves out of range.
Bobeth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bobeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bersten! But no joy.
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bersten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bobeth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bersten as he jumps to the side.
Bobeth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bersten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bobeth's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bersten!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bobeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bersten jabs at Bobeth's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Bersten. #CL#
Bobeth moves into range and clinches up with Bersten.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bobeth.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth prevents Bersten from breaking the clinch.
Bersten tries to break free but Bobeth pushes him back against the cage.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bobeth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bobeth digs a right hand into Bersten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bersten's gas tank.
Bersten tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Bersten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bersten can do to turn this around?
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks. #T2##BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bersten pushes Bobeth up against the cage in a clinch.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bersten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bobeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bobeth lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bersten is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth has him pressed against the cage.
Bersten has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bobeth misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bobeth breaks the clinch.
Bobeth throws a low kick, looking for Bersten's leg but Bersten calmly moves out of range.
Bersten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##CL#
Bobeth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bersten is trying to break free.
Bersten takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bobeth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bersten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Bersten misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobeth scores with a spinning back kick!
Bersten circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
A punch combination from Bersten misses.
Bersten throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and clinches.
Bersten prevents a body shot from Bobeth.
Bobeth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bersten is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobeth has double underhooks.
Bersten tries to circle away but Bobeth has him pinned against the cage.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bobeth keeps control of Bersten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Bersten breaks the clinch.
Bersten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bobeth gets a clinch.
Bersten wants to break free but Bobeth has control.
Brett Bersten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bersten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Michael Bobeth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobeth, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 55: Just Fight
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Hank attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bobeth is looking to counter the offense by Hank and move into the clinch.
Bobeth throws a body punch but Hank moves out of range.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bobeth avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bobeth, right into the meat.
Hank lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Hank back into the cage.#TD2#
Hank pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank looking for a sweep. Not yet Hank, not yet. #SU#
Bobeth gets to his feet - Hank follows without any prompting.
Hank looks for the body kick but Bobeth saw that one coming.
Hank's coach down at Bebop Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hank is looking to clinch. #T1#
Bobeth circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bobeth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobeth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hank.
Bobeth slips a jab and a cross from Hank.
#TD#
Bobeth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hank kicks Bobeth off and gets back to his feet.
Hammer Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hank rushes Bobeth and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hank decides to pull guard.
Hank is looking to sweep but instead, Bobeth has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Hank is trying to control but can't.
Bobeth seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Bobeth decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bobeth slaps away a takedown attempt from Hank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Hank.#T3#
Bobeth throws a head kick that Hank semi-blocks.
Bobeth shoots in but Hank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobeth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobeth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hank missing with a left hand there. Bobeth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobeth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobeth or perhaps it was just good defense by Hank, which made it look bad.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobeth misses with a few strikes there.
Bobeth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobeth tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobeth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Hank tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobeth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobeth dives in for a single leg takedown but Hank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobeth shoots in looking for a takedown. Hank tries to sprawl out of it but Bobeth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hank keeps Bobeth at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobeth misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Hank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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 Michael Bobeth will probably get the nod.
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#
Bobeth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hank defends well and Bobeth ends up having to push Hank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bobeth blocks the body kick.
Bobeth connects with a high kick.
Hank throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Bobeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bobeth.
Hank throws a nice looking combination but Bobeth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobeth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Hank drives through with a takedown into Bobeth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Bobeth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hank is trying to drag Bobeth to the mat but Bobeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bobeth to keep the fight standing.
Bobeth stops a takedown attempt from Hank.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Hank.#BC#
Bobeth breaks from the clinch.
Bobeth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobeth scores with a kick to the body.
Hank is breathing heavily.
Hank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bobeth counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Hank is rocked!
Bobeth lands a brutal head kick. Hank looks out on his feet and Bobeth throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Myface throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Myface looks to move away, Bobeth throws a big counter combo but Myface just gets out of the way.
Myface is looking to clinch but Bobeth is avoiding it.
Bobeth shoots in for a takedown but Myface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myface is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobeth keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobeth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Yourfist Myface has been cut.
Bobeth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Myface is rocked!
Bobeth seems to be stalking Myface here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Myface drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Bobeth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Espinoza is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling him.
Espinoza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobeth blocks it with crossed arms.
Bobeth lands a left hand.
Bobeth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Espinoza up against the cage.
Espinoza pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bobeth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Espinoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobeth dives in and grabs Espinoza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espinoza pushes down on Bobeth's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espinoza moves to clinch but Bobeth breaks away
and Bobeth counters with a series of strikes. Espinoza will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Espinoza moves in looking to clinch but Bobeth pushes him off.
Espinoza looks to land a right hand but Bobeth moved out of range.
Bobeth looks to clinch #TD#
and Espinoza counters with a takedown into side control.
Espinoza wants to control but Bobeth is keeping him busy.
Espinoza in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bobeth is trying to control Espinoza's posture but Espinoza avoids it.
Espinoza looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bobeth is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Bobeth wants to get back to his feet but Espinoza drags him back down.
Bobeth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bobeth is looking to control Espinoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bobeth avoid being mounted?
Bobeth is trying to control but Espinoza passes into side control!
Bobeth sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bobeth looks winded!
Bobeth trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Bobeth is refusing to be controlled, as Espinoza sits in half guard.
Espinoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobeth's head.
Espinoza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobeth's head.
Bobeth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Espinoza working over Bobeth with some ground and pound. Bobeth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobeth trying to control from the bottom.
Bobeth works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bobeth working for submissions but it's allowed Espinoza to get to half guard.
#T4#
Espinoza lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Espinoza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bobeth defends it well.
Espinoza prevents Bobeth from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Espinoza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Espinoza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Espinoza tries to clinch but Bobeth moves out of range. #CL#
Espinoza moves into the clinch.
Bobeth lands an elbow that stopped Espinoza in his tracks for a moment.
Espinoza has had enough of the clinch but Bobeth keeps him there for the moment.
Bobeth working Espinoza over with knees to the body.
Espinoza missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bobeth manages to break the clinch.
Espinoza keeps the fight on the outside.
Espinoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Espinoza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Espinoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobeth counters with a left and a right that stings Espinoza. #T1#
Bobeth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Espinoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Bobeth tries to get set, Espinoza tries to push him back and clinch up but Bobeth manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Bobeth closes the distance and pushes Espinoza back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Espinoza.
Espinoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Espinoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobeth avoids it.
Bobeth tries to land knees in the clinch but Espinoza avoids the damage to the body.
Espinoza trying to stall but Bobeth improves his position.
Espinoza leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Bobeth missing with knees to the body.
Espinoza gets underhooks to prevent Bobeth's takedown attempt.
Bobeth is breathing heavily.#BC#
Espinoza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bobeth pushes Espinoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Espinoza avoiding damage as Bobeth throws knees to the body.
Bobeth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Rory Espinoza has been cut.#BC#
Espinoza breaks from the clinch.
Espinoza is looking to clinch but Bobeth is avoiding it.
Bobeth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rory Espinoza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espinoza throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Espinoza steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bobeth. That one must have hurt.
Bobeth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bobeth duly obliges. #CL2#
Bobeth rushes Espinoza and presses him up against the cage.
Bobeth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Espinoza is looking to control Bobeth's arms but Bobeth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Espinoza has his back to the cage.
Bobeth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Espinoza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bobeth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Espinoza walks away with a smile on his face. Bobeth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL2#
Espinoza tries to keep at a distance but Bobeth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinoza avoiding damage.
Espinoza misses with a punch to the body.
Bobeth has Espinoza pressed against the cage, preventing Espinoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Michael Bobeth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bobeth leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Espinoza lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rory Espinoza's cut.
That's time! Espinoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bobeth tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Bobeth has managed to clinch.
Espinoza looking to stall.
Bobeth landing knees to the head.
Espinoza can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Bobeth pulls Espinoza into guard.
#ES2#
Bobeth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Espinoza off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza tries to clinch there but Bobeth circles away.
Bobeth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Espinoza gets tackled into the cage by Bobeth. Bobeth maintains the clinch. #T1#
Espinoza stops a takedown attempt from Bobeth.
The referee calls for Espinoza to work.
Espinoza is trying to force a seperation but Bobeth has the dominant position.
Bobeth dodges an elbow strike from Espinoza.
Bobeth trying to stall but Espinoza improves his position.
Bobeth digs a right hand underneath Espinoza's ribcage. Espinoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Espinoza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobeth tries to close the distance and clinch but Espinoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Bobeth rushes Espinoza and presses him up against the cage.
Espinoza avoiding damage as Bobeth throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Espinoza is trying to force a seperation but Bobeth has the dominant position.
Espinoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bobeth has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Espinoza after a bit of a struggle.
Bobeth wants to stall.
Bobeth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Espinoza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rory Espinoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bobeth.
Espinoza avoiding damage.
Bobeth jumps guard but Espinoza stands there with Bobeth around his waist. Bobeth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobeth can't find room to land a body shot as Espinoza controls the action.
Espinoza controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Bobeth blocks a body shot from Espinoza.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Espinoza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bobeth's brow.
Espinoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
Espinoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Espinoza lands an elbow just above Bobeth 's eye.
Bobeth effectively controlling the action here.
Bobeth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Espinoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Bobeth won't allow it.
Bobeth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Espinoza has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Espinoza is trying to stall.
Bobeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bobeth throws an elbow but it misses.
Bobeth has Espinoza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Espinoza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bobeth avoiding damage as Espinoza throws knees to the body.
Espinoza is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Espinoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Espinoza takes a swing at Bobeth's ribcage but misses.
Espinoza backing away here, and Bobeth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Espinoza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobeth wants to counter with a clinch but Espinoza pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bobeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bobeth 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Suminov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bobeth to the ground. Suminov is now in Bobeth's guard.
Suminov looking to pass the guard.
Bobeth wants to stand up but Suminov is controlling him.
Bobeth trying to keep a closed guard but Suminov is proving a slippery customer.
Suminov wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
Suminov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobeth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bobeth striking off his back but it's not causing Suminov any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suminov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suminov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bobeth trying to keep a closed guard but Suminov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Suminov is fighting to break Bobeth's control of his arms but Bobeth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Suminov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suminov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobeth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bobeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suminov shoots in but Bobeth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Suminov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobeth counters with a left and a right that stings Suminov. #T2#
Suminov fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobeth tries to clinch up.
Suminov has his takedown stuffed
and Bobeth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Suminov.#CL2#
Suminov clinches up against the cage.
Bobeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suminov is defending well for now.
Suminov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suminov is working for takedown but Bobeth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suminov goes for a takedown attempt but Bobeth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Suminov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bobeth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Suminov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobeth sprawls well. He's pushed Suminov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suminov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobeth is looking for a counter combo.
Suminov shoots for a takedown but Bobeth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobeth feinted with a counter takedown.
Suminov looks winded!
Bobeth doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Suminov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bobeth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suminov's guard. #REVR#
Bobeth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suminov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Bobeth forces his way into half guard.
Bobeth controlling the action here.#SUB#
Bobeth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suminov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bobeth is looking to advance position but Suminov won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suminov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Suminov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bobeth's guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobeth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Suminov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bobeth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bobeth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suminov is trying to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling him.#TD2#
Suminov has hold of one of Bobeth's legs. Bobeth is fighting the takedown attempt but Suminov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Bobeth is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Suminov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suminov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Suminov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Suminov manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Bobeth explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bobeth tries to clinch up but Suminov circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Suminov dives in and grabs Bobeth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bobeth pushes down on Suminov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Suminov feints and as Bobeth raises his hands in defense, Suminov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Bobeth pushes Suminov off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Bobeth clinches up against the cage.
Suminov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobeth avoids the damage to the body.
Bobeth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bobeth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bobeth lands a damaging elbow.
Bobeth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suminov can do to turn this around?
Suminov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bobeth prevents it.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Suminov.
Bobeth wants to get back to striking at distance but Suminov won't allow it.
#T2#
Suminov avoiding damage as Bobeth throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Suminov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Bobeth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Suminov is on him like a limpet, forcing Bobeth back against the cage.
Suminov is breathing heavily.
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!#TD#
Bobeth decides to pull guard.
Suminov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bobeth pulls Suminov in close to prevent any damage.
Suminov is stalling in the full guard.
Bobeth is trying to control the position but Suminov postures up. #T3#
Suminov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suminov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bobeth keeping moving, preventing Suminov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobeth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suminov lands with a nice body punch. #T4##TD2#
Bobeth gets caught flat footed, as Suminov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bobeth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Suminov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Suminov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Bobeth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suminov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bobeth to the mat. Bobeth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Suminov looking to pass the guard.
Bobeth looking to control.
Suminov wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
Suminov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bobeth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Suminov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suminov tries to break the clinch but Bobeth is controlling the position.
Suminov wants a takedown.
Suminov is trying to drag Bobeth to the mat but Bobeth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Bobeth.
Suminov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bobeth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michael Bobeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Suminov.
Bobeth tries to land a knee to the head but Suminov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bobeth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suminov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobeth after a bit of a struggle.
Suminov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bobeth tries to throw a body punch but Suminov avoids it by throwing Bobeth back against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bobeth tries to land knees in the clinch but Suminov avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Suminov lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Bobeth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Suminov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobeth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suminov as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bobeth gets caught flat footed, as Suminov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Bobeth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Suminov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Suminov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bobeth regains guard.
Suminov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Suminov trying to control but Bobeth is working from the bottom.
Suminov works over Bobeth with some ground and pound from guard.
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Suminov tries to pass.
Suminov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobeth is trying to keep Suminov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suminov distracts Bobeth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Suminov with a nice head shot there.
Suminov stopping the sweep attempt from Bobeth.
Suminov wants to control from the top but Bobeth keeps moving.
Suminov connects with a couple of short punches.
Suminov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Bobeth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Suminov has managed to clinch.
Suminov tries to pull guard but Bobeth holds him up against the cage and eventually Suminov drops back down to his feet.
Suminov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bobeth.
Suminov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bobeth after a bit of a struggle.
Bobeth tries to land knees in the clinch but Suminov avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suminov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bobeth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bobeth blocks an elbow strike from Suminov.
Artem Suminov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Bobeth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suminov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Michael Bobeth.
Well Bobeth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bobeth!
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