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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Bambaulay misses with a double jab.
Ruane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Ruane closes the distance and pushes Bambaulay back into the cage.#BC2#
Bambaulay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Ruane moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bambaulay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bambaulay fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruane feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Bambaulay.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab
and Ruane counters with a series of strikes. Bambaulay will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruane tries for a takedown but Bambaulay circles away easily#CL2#
and Bambaulay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bambaulay.
Ruane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambaulay up against the cage.#BC#
Ruane manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Bambaulay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaulay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bambaulay is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane'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.#BC2#
Bambaulay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bambaulay fails with a takedown attempt.
Bambaulay lands an overhand right.#T2#
Bambaulay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruane attempts a counter takedown but Bambaulay avoids it well and moves away.
Ruane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bambaulay swings for the body but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bambaulay pinned against the cage. Bambaulay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bambaulay keeps the fight on the outside.
Bambaulay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bambaulay shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruane sprawls well. He's pushed Bambaulay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ruane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruane closes the distance and clinches up with Bambaulay, looking for a takedown. Ruane pushes Bambaulay against the cage but Bambaulay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay shows good takedown defense.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Bambaulay connects with a body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick from Bambaulay misses. #T3#
Bambaulay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bambaulay counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaulay just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bambaulay stalling the fight.
Bambaulay keeps control of Ruane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Bambaulay jumps into guard, dragging Ruane to the mat.
Bambaulay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruane's guard. #REVB#
Bambaulay with a nice head shot there.
Bambaulay stopping the sweep attempt from Ruane.
Bambaulay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bambaulay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Bambaulay content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ruane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bambaulay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bambaulay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bambaulay wants to pass the guard but Ruane is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bambaulay tries for a takedown but Ruane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses
and Ruane counters with a series of strikes. Bambaulay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Ruane avoids nicely.
Bambaulay misses with the combination.
Ruane feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bambaulay as he avoids it easily.
Ruane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ruane doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bambaulay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Ruane avoids nicely. #T1#
Ruane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bambaulay can pounce on him.
Bambaulay tried to score with a low kick but Ruane checks it.
Ruane shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bambaulay has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage.
Bambaulay lands with a straight right. Ruane didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Bambaulay. Those never looked like landing.
Bambaulay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bambaulay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bambaulay scoring well with a low kick there.
Bambaulay lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Bambaulay gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruane has Bambaulay pressed against the cage.
#T2##BC2#
Bambaulay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Ruane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bambaulay scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruane should have avoided that one.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt - Bambaulay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Bambaulay.
Ruane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Bambaulay to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Bambaulay misses. #CL#
Ruane rushes Bambaulay and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Ruane is trying to pull guard but Bambaulay has him pressed against the cage.
Ruane lands with a light punch inside.
Bambaulay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
Ruane takes one to the side of the head.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown.
Bambaulay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bambaulay throws a right hand that Ruane ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruane also avoids with ease.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Bambaulay rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bambaulay instigates a clinch.
Ruane jumps guard but Bambaulay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4##BC2#
Bambaulay manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bambaulay as he jumps to the side.
Bambaulay clobbers Ruane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Bambaulay there.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#
Ruane is rocked!
Bambaulay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Ruane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ruane is looking to clinch but Bambaulay is avoiding it.
Ruane seems to have got his legs back now.
Bambaulay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bambaulay misses with a combination
enabling Ruane to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruane misses with a takedown
and Ruane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bambaulay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambaulay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bambaulay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruane dives in for a single leg takedown but Bambaulay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Ruane with a series of wild strikes but Ruane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bambaulay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruane doesn't manage to clinch there - Bambaulay circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bambaulay tries to clinch but Ruane moves out of range.
Ruane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bambaulay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bambaulay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bambaulay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bambaulay wants to clinch up but Ruane keeps it at a distance.
Ruane throws a sloppy head kick and Bambaulay moves out of range easily.
Ruane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Bambaulay. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Bambaulay with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Bambaulay tries to clinch up.
Ruane slips a jab and a cross from Bambaulay.
Ruane looks for a takedown but Bambaulay sprawls well.
Bambaulay throws a counter combo.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donk. Bambaulay catches Ruane right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruane is looking to clinch but Bambaulay is avoiding it.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Ruane with a series of wild strikes but Ruane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruane fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ruane with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bambaulay to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bambaulay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bambaulay misses with a few strikes there.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown.
Bambaulay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruane's head.
Ruane darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Ruane into the cage.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruane eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bambaulay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruane.
Bambaulay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ruane throws a head kick that misses.
Bambaulay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bambaulay throws a series of punches but Ruane moves out of range.
Bambaulay stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruane. Ruane gets slowly back to his feet.
Bambaulay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bambaulay misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Ruane takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bambaulay to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olu Bambaulay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bambaulay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olu Bambaulay!
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Event:
NJMMA #9: Lloyd v Barnett
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Bambaulay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Bambaulay misses the target.
Bambaulay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Burrows instigates a clinch.
Bambaulay is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Burrows breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Bambaulay closes the distance and pushes Burrows back into the cage.#TD#
Burrows has hold of one of Bambaulay's legs. Bambaulay is fighting the takedown attempt but Burrows gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Bambaulay blocks nicely.
Burrows looking to pass the guard.
Bambaulay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Burrows 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.
Bambaulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrows tries to get out of the position.
Burrows wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Bambaulay tries to pass.
Bambaulay trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bambaulay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bambaulay's guard. #REVR#
Burrows content to stall in guard here.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Bambaulay has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burrows prevents Bambaulay from getting back to his feet. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows is in close to Bambaulay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burrows is stalling in the full guard.
Burrows tries to free his leg and advance position but Bambaulay is retaining full guard.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burrows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bambaulay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burrows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab
#TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bambaulay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burrows pushing down on Bambaulay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burrows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bambaulay!
Burrows 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.
Burrows working the ground and pound effectively.
Burrows controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burrows lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambaulay can do to turn this around?
Burrows throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Burrows has Bambaulay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Burrows pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bambaulay tumbling to the mat - Burrows dives into Bambaulay's guard.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Burrows slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bambaulay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bambaulay's back!
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!
Burrows missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Bambaulay covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Burrows gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Burrows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bambaulay defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bambaulay is really stuck here.
Burrows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bambaulay is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Burrows missing with strikes from the back.
Burrows throwing sloppy strikes.
Burrows lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Burrows.
Burrows has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bambaulay.
Burrows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Bambaulay defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bambaulay looking to sit in guard and control but Burrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Burrows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Bambaulay keeps moving.
Bambaulay is trying to keep Burrows in close.
Burrows is pushing down on Bambaulay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bambaulay is fighting to maintain full guard but Burrows has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bambaulay is staying active underneath Burrows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bambaulay tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg.
Bambaulay is in trouble now - Burrows has advanced to mount! #T4#
Burrows avoids the attempt from Bambaulay to control.
Bambaulay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burrows trying to control but Bambaulay is having none of it.
Burrows is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Burrows connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burrows trying to control but Bambaulay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bambaulay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bambaulay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Burrows gets a takedown into half guard.
Burrows controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Burrows is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Burrows is trying to control. Bambaulay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bambaulay's head.
Burrows moves nicely into side control.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Bambaulay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bambaulay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bambaulay tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bambaulay regains half guard.
Burrows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bambaulay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay won't allow it.
Burrows is keen to just control but Bambaulay is a slippery customer.#T3#
Burrows is looking to advance position but Bambaulay won't allow it.
Burrows is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bambaulay tries to get to full guard but Burrows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bambaulay is looking to control Burrows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bambaulay avoid being mounted?
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but Bambaulay defending well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrows tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bambaulay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burrows somewhat.#CL#
Burrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bambaulay pulls Burrows into guard.
Burrows sitting in guard here, content to control.
Olu Bambaulay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bambaulay for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
An out of breath Trevor Burrows 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:
NJMMA #3: Midweek Mayhem
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mechanic instigates a clinch.
Bambaulay is trying to break the clinch but Mechanic has him pressed against the cage.
Mechanic is working Bambaulay over against the cage.
Mechanic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mechanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambaulay backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bambaulay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mechanic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bambaulay or not.
A nice left hand lands by Mechanic.
Mechanic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bambaulay backwards.
A hook to the body from Mechanic.
Bambaulay is breathing heavily.
Mechanic lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Bambaulay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Mechanic on the inside.
Oh Bambaulay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mechanic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bambaulays head. #T1#
A short left from Mechanic.
Mechanic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mechanic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mechanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bambaulay's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mechanic scores with a shot to the side of Bambaulay's head.
Mechanic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mechanic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mechanic throws a big uppercut that drops Bambaulay! More strikes from Mechanic and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bambaulay lies dazed against the cage as Mechanic celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyreke Mechanic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Arsenault fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Arsenault darts in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets double underhooks and turns Arsenault into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bambaulay! But no joy.#CL#
Arsenault forces Bambaulay back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Arsenault breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arsenault's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambaulay throws a combination that misses
and Arsenault counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bambaulay thinking. #CL#
Arsenault gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bambaulay has had enough of the clinch but Arsenault keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Arsenault breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bambaulay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arsenault's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danga de danga de dang - Bambaulay scores with a four punch combination!
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Arsenault does no damage.
Bambaulay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arsenault.#T1#
Arsenault shoots for a takedown but Bambaulay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arsenault shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bambaulay as he jumps to the side.
Arsenault is breathing heavily.
Bambaulay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bambaulay scores with a three punch combo!
Bambaulay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arsenault on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bambaulay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bambaulay scores with a four punch combination!
Bambaulay is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambaulay tries to sprawl out of it but Arsenault keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambaulay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bambaulay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Bambaulay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Arsenault has been cut.
Bambaulay scores with a three punch combo!
Bambaulay throws a leg kick but Arsenault sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Bambaulay.
Bambaulay lands a nice shot that snaps Arsenault's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bambaulay, as that shot connected.
Bambaulay misses with a few strikes there.
Bambaulay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arsenault.
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown but Bambaulay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arsenault's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bambaulay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bambaulay wants to clinch up but Arsenault keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bambaulay clinches up against the cage.
Arsenault keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bambaulay's efforts to push away.#T3##BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bambaulay closes the distance and clinches.
Arsenault keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bambaulay's efforts to push away.
Bambaulay tries to circle away but Arsenault has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bambaulay is trying to push Arsenault away but Arsenault has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Bambaulay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arsenault fails to pull guard.
Arsenault wants a takedown.
Bambaulay working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Arsenault escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bambaulay lands with a right hand.
Bambaulay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bambaulay is looking to score with low kicks.
As Bambaulay tries to get set, Arsenault tries to push him back and clinch up but Bambaulay manages to avoid the attempt.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Arsenault's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arsenault walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bambaulay does no damage.
Bambaulay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bambaulay lands with a nice combination. Arsenault backs away looking to recover.
Arsenault shoots in but Bambaulay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arsenault throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bambaulay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arsenault tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bambaulay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Olu Bambaulay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bambaulay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bambaulay.
Arsenault fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bambaulay avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bambaulay throws a series of punches but Arsenault avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsenault drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arsenault eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Arsenault closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bambaulay circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Bambaulay misses.
Bambaulay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Bambaulay has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bambaulay tries to break the clinch but Arsenault is controlling the position.
Arsenault drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bambaulay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Arsenault pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bambaulay tries to close the distance and clinch but Arsenault swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arsenault tries to clinch there but Bambaulay circles away.
Bambaulay is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bambaulay throws a right and a left that Arsenault avoids nicely.
Bambaulay scores with a hook.
Arsenault takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bambaulay cracks Arsenault with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bambaulay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arsenault.
Arsenault is looking to counter the offense by Bambaulay and move into the clinch.
Bambaulay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arsenault eats them both and turns towards Bambaulay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bambaulay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bambaulay misses with a double jab.
Arsenault thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arsenault.
Bambaulay lands with a hook. Arsenault tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bambaulay throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olu Bambaulay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Bambaulay.
Arsenault tries to clinch up.#T3#
Arsenault shoots in looking for a takedown. Bambaulay tries to sprawl out of it but Arsenault keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bambaulay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Arsenault rushes Bambaulay and presses him up against the cage.
Arsenault looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arsenault scores a nice knee to the body.
Bambaulay blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Arsenault breaks from the clinch.
Bambaulay scores with a one two! Arsenault had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Bambaulay. #T4#
Bambaulay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arsenault moves in looking to clinch but Bambaulay pushes him off.
Bambaulay throws a counter combo.
Bambaulay slips under a jab from Arsenault.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bambaulay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bambaulay gets tackled into the cage by Arsenault. Arsenault maintains the clinch.
Arsenault has Bambaulay pressed against the cage, preventing Bambaulay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Arsenault gets control of Bambaulay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arsenault will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arsenault looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bambaulay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bambaulay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olu Bambaulay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Arsenault'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arsenault showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambaulay.
Arsenault dodges the punch combination from Bambaulay.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arsenault.
Arsenault moves in looking to clinch but Bambaulay pushes him off.
Arsenault will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bambaulay lands with an overhand left.
Bambaulay lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambaulay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arsenault back to the cage. Bambaulay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bambaulay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arsenault back to the cage. Bambaulay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambaulay tries to bum rush Arsenault with a series of wild strikes but Arsenault uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bambaulay lunges at Arsenault with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arsenault's hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arsenault blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Arsenault fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Arsenault. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arsenault lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bambaulay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bambaulay lands a right hook to the body.
No luck for Arsenault with that takedown attempt.
Bambaulay cracks Arsenault with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Arsenault showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bambaulay.
Bambaulay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Arsenault closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arsenault leaning against his opponent.
Arsenault is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bambaulay is defending well for now.
Arsenault landing knees to the body.
Bambaulay wants to get back to striking at distance but Arsenault won't allow it.
Arsenault tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bambaulay smiles and moves away.
#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bambaulay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arsenault takes one to the chin there.
Bambaulay scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Bambaulay clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Bambaulay's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arsenault is pushing Bambaulay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Bambaulay is trying to break the clinch but Arsenault has him pressed against the cage.
Arsenault can't get the takedown.
Arsenault misses with a body punch.
Bambaulay tries to circle away but Arsenault has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Arsenault escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Arsenault has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olu Bambaulay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Donk. Bambaulay catches Arsenault right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olu Bambaulay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bambaulay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olu Bambaulay!
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