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Event:
Nfld live 13
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1# Potatohauler looks to clinch and Horvat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Potatohauler, as that shot connected.
Potatohauler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horvat finds it's way round the side to connect with Potatohauler's head. Potatohauler lands with a nice combination. Horvat backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Horvat has been cut. Jack Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potatohauler walks into a left hand. #CL2# Potatohauler darts in and clinches Horvat up against the cage. Horvat lands a damaging elbow. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Horvat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Horvat. #BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horvat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Horvat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horvat paws at him with a jab and circles away. Horvat staying out of range there.#CL# Horvat clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Horvat has him pressed against the cage. Horvat throws an elbow that misses.
We've been informed that Potatohauler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Horvat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Horvat lands a nice elbow. Potatohauler missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Horvat scores with a hook to the body. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Potatohauler tries to pull guard but Horvat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler walks into a jab. Potatohauler misses with a two punch combination.
#KD# Horvat moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Potatohauler goes down! Can Horvat finish him!?#ROC#Potatohauler is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet but Horvat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Potatohauler is still in real trouble! Can Horvat finish him?#SUB# Horvat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Potatohauler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Horvat has Potatohauler in his guard.#REVB# Horvat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatohauler is one step ahead there. #SUB# Horvat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potatohauler seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB# Horvat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Potatohauler is aware though and is defending well. Horvat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potatohauler's guard. #REVR##T2# Horvat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Horvat stands up over Potatohauler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Horvat cracks Potatohauler with a solid left hand. Potatohauler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Horvat advances to half guard. Horvat lands with a punch from half guard. Horvat not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Horvat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Horvat throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Potatohauler to regain full guard. Horvat wants to control from the top but Potatohauler keeps moving. Horvat stops Potatohauler from standing up. Horvat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Horvat isn't so interested in that idea. Potatohauler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Horvat prevents Potatohauler from getting back to his feet. #ES2# Potatohauler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch but Horvat keeps him there for the moment. A nice glancing elbow lands by Horvat. #BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler swings widly with a right hand
and Horvat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Horvat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Horvat gets a clinch. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Horvat is controlling him. Horvat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Horvat misses with an elbow strike.
Horvat working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
#T4# Horvat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. 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! Horvat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potatohauler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Potatohauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horvat.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Horvat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horvat back to the cage. Potatohauler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Horvat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Horvat as he connects with a hook. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Horvat pushes him off. Horvat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Horvat misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler saw that one coming. Horvat scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Horvat feints and then cracks Potatohauler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Potatohauler down. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Horvat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Horvat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Horvat throws a right hand that misses
and Potatohauler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Horvat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Horvat keeps Potatohauler at a distance using the push kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Horvat dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Horvat'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# Potatohauler blocks a head kick by Horvat.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. Horvat throws out a powerful jab. Horvat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Potatohauler misses with a combination
and Horvat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Horvat connects with a jab.#CL2# Potatohauler pushes Horvat up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Horvat circles away.
#CL2# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Horvat in a clinch.
Potatohauler wants to break free but Horvat has control.
Potatohauler is trying to force a seperation but Horvat has the dominant position. Horvat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Horvat lands a hook that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice elbow from Horvat. Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch. #T1# Potatohauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horvat. Horvat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around? A slow jab from Horvat misses its intended target. #CL2# Potatohauler drives through and clinches with Horvat against the cage.
Horvat prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Horvat has Potatohauler pressed against the cage, preventing Potatohauler from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Horvat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Horvat scores with a shoulder strike. Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horvat has him pressed against the cage. Horvat lands an elbow inside that Potatohauler shrugs off. The referee is keeping an eye on Potatohauler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horvat prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Horvat being controlled against the cage. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Potatohauler tries to circle away but Horvat has him pinned against the cage. Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# Potatohauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Horvat gets an underhook and turns Potatohauler into the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Potatohauler tries to sprawl but Horvat drives through with a takedown into half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Horvat connects with a nice short shot to Potatohauler's temple. Potatohauler is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horvat lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Potatohauler quite badly. Potatohauler pulls Horvat in close trying to recover. Horvat postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Potatohauler on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Potatohauler doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Horvat! In his post fight interview, Jack Horvat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld 24
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
Joey Bob Potatohauler really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with William S Burroughs was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Potatohauler clinches with his opponent.
Moore tries to pull guard but Potatohauler won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Potatohauler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Moore can't keep his opponent in guard - Potatohauler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Potatohauler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Moore is breathing heavily. Moore is trying desperately to improve position. Potatohauler looking to control and managing it successfully. Let's hope that Potatohauler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# It looks like Potatohauler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Moore has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Potatohauler is continuing to stall. Moore is looking to get to half guard.#T3# Moore is working hard here to advance position. Potatohauler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moore wants to control but Potatohauler is having none of it. Potatohauler looking to control and managing it successfully. Moore is looking to get to half guard. Potatohauler controlling the pace for now. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Potatohauler jumps guard and drags Moore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES2# Potatohauler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Potatohauler pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Potatohauler. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Potatohauler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Potatohauler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Moore tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Potatohauler manages to move to mount!
#T1# Potatohauler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Moore flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Potatohauler controlling the pace for now. #T3# Moore tries to hold on but Potatohauler pushes him away. Potatohauler looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Moore is trying to escape the mount.
Potatohauler looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A head kick from Potatohauler lands but Moore takes it in his stride. Potatohauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat. Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# Potatohauler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Potatohauler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1# Potatohauler slows the pace down in half guard. More stalling from Potatohauler.#SU2# Potatohauler decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage. Potatohauler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2##CL2# Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a nice head kick!
#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Potatohauler jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2# Potatohauler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Potatohauler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moore uses from the top position. #ES2# Potatohauler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Moore has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Potatohauler moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Potatohauler moves into range and clinches up with Moore.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. #TD2# Potatohauler jumps guard.
Potatohauler has control of Moore's left arm, preventing Moore from doing any damage. #ES2# Potatohauler kicks Moore off and gets to his feet. #CL2# Potatohauler drives through and clinches with Moore against the cage.
#BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Potatohauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Moore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Potatohauler with a hook. Potatohauler thuds a left hand into Moore's body. Potatohauler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moore eats them both and turns towards Potatohauler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Moore takes one on the button. Potatohauler with a jab. Joey Bob Potatohauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danga de danga de dang - Potatohauler scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Potatohauler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! A very excited looking Joey Bob Potatohauler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 441: Hall VS Clarkson
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1# Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. La Vellei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
La Vellei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. La Vellei moves away and avoids it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch.
La Vellei lands a nice shot that snaps Potatohauler's head back.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range. Potatohauler wants to clinch. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. La Vellei cracks Potatohauler with a right hand to the side of the head. La Vellei misses the jab.#T1# Potatohauler is looking to clinch. La Vellei scores with a three punch combo!
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. La Vellei swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler wants to counter the offense by La Vellei and move into the clinch position. La Vellei is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. Potatohauler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Vellei. Potatohauler is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. A big right from La Vellei misses. Potatohauler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# La Vellei gets a takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice strikes from La Vellei there. La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2# Potatohauler moves into full guard.
La Vellei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Potatohauler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. La Vellei 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. #SUB# La Vellei drops back looking for a leg! Potatohauler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Potatohauler manages to kick La Vellei off! La Vellei jumps back into Potatohauler's guard. La Vellei lands a couple of digs.#ES2# Potatohauler pushes La Vellei off and scrambles back to his feet.
La Vellei pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Potatohauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it. Potatohauler tries to clinch up.#TD# La Vellei shoots in and bounces Potatohauler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Potatohauler is retaining full guard. #T3# La Vellei wants to control from the top but Potatohauler keeps moving. Potatohauler wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling the position. #ES2# Potatohauler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up and La Vellei counters with a lovely straight right hand! Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. La Vellei throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. La Vellei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Horrible takedown attempt by La Vellei or perhaps it was just good defense by Potatohauler, which made it look bad. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Potatohauler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La Vellei on the side of the head. La Vellei avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. La Vellei tries to avoid it but Potatohauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag La Vellei to the ground. La Vellei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but La Vellei uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. La Vellei jabbing away but nothing is landing. La Vellei misses the shot to the body. La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler. Potatohauler misses with a hook. Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Potatohauler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Vellei throws a big counter combination but Potatohauler scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Potatohauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Vellei throws out the jab. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD# La Vellei gets a double leg takedown into Potatohauler's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Potatohauler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Potatohauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Vellei. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but La Vellei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potatohauler quickly recovers to half guard. La Vellei wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potatohauler defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potatohauler keeps working. La Vellei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potatohauler's head. Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
La Vellei is thwarting Potatohauler's attempts to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
La Vellei missing with the ground and pound from half guard. La Vellei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Potatohauler taking some punishment here, with La Vellei in his half guard. #SUB# La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES2# Potatohauler has one foot on La Vellei's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown and Potatohauler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A head kick misses from Potatohauler. La Vellei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Vellei lands a head kick. Potatohauler smiles back at him and beckons him forward. La Vellei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but La Vellei pushes him off. La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler shows good takedown defense. #T2# Potatohauler wants to clinch. Potatohauler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Potatohauler clinches up with La Vellei and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but La Vellei is controlling the position. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2# Potatohauler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in La Vellei's half guard. Potatohauler prevents La Vellei from improving his position.#T3##SUB# La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Jean Cristopher La Vellei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2# Potatohauler decides to stand and escape the position. La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around? Potatohauler tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance. La Vellei feinted there with a counter leg kick. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far. La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside. La Vellei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. La Vellei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potatohauler. La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside. La Vellei swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.#T4# Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cristopher La Vellei. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potatohauler shoots in but La Vellei avoids the takedown attempt easily. La Vellei throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
#CL2# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Potatohauler is trying to push La Vellei away but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage. Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Vellei has him pressed against the cage.#BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La Vellei's corner calls for a 1-2. La Vellei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but La Vellei swats him away and circles back towards the center. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Potatohauler takes a kick to the side of the head. Potatohauler jabs at La Vellei's body. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Potatohauler enables La Vellei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potatohauler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2# Potatohauler wriggles free and stands up. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away. Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily. La Vellei throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. La Vellei keeps the fight on the outside. Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler throws a big shot that misses. La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Potatohauler gets caught flat footed, as La Vellei shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Potatohauler is looking to stand up but La Vellei isn't so interested in that idea. La Vellei with a nice head shot there.#ES2# Potatohauler is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Potatohauler tries to pull guard but La Vellei holds him up against the cage and eventually Potatohauler drops back down to his feet.
#BC# La Vellei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# La Vellei tries to keep at a distance but Potatohauler has taken the fight into the clinch. Potatohauler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables La Vellei to keep the fight standing. La Vellei prevents the takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# La Vellei throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage. La Vellei lands a really nice looking cross but Potatohauler seems unphased.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Potatohauler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from La Vellei misses the target. La Vellei scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one. La Vellei closes the distance and clinches up with Potatohauler, looking for a takedown. La Vellei pushes Potatohauler against the cage but Potatohauler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but La Vellei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. La Vellei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. La Vellei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Potatohaulers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Vellei. Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. La Vellei throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
#CL2# Potatohauler rushes La Vellei and presses him up against the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# La Vellei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - La Vellei circles away.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La Vellei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD# La Vellei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Potatohauler has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler wants to control but La Vellei is keeping busy.
Potatohauler tries to roll over but La Vellei keeps him under control. La Vellei wants to control but Potatohauler is keeping him busy. La Vellei trying to mount his opponent but Potatohauler defends it. #SUB# La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4# La Vellei wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is defending well. Potatohauler is looking to escape.#SUB# Potatohauler is defending against the submission attempts here by La Vellei.
#SUB# La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Potatohauler has managed to free his arm - good work. Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei! During a confident post fight interview, Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GC 437:Ward VS Marciano
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Ekstrovertti forces Potatohauler back against the cage and clinches. Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch. Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Ekstrovertti lands a hook to the side of the head. Ekstrovertti lands a body shot. #BC# Ekstrovertti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekstrovertti swivels and escapes. A shot to the liver by Ekstrovertti. Beautiful body shot. Ekstrovertti blocks a head kick by Potatohauler.
#CL# Ekstrovertti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potatohauler, pushing him back against the cage. Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekstrovertti as Potatohauler tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Ekstrovertti forces Potatohauler back against the cage and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti is controlling the position. #T1# Potatohauler is trying to push Ekstrovertti away but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekstrovertti swats him away and circles back towards the center. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2# Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Ekstrovertti. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Ekstrovertti darts in and clinches Potatohauler up against the cage. Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekstrovertti has double underhooks. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Ekstrovertti is stalling here.
Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Ekstrovertti has double underhooks. A short right from Ekstrovertti on the inside. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage. I was talking to Ekstrovertti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2# Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively. Ekstrovertti lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler tries to clinch and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand! Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti feinted with a counter takedown. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ekstrovertti misses with a hook
and Potatohauler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance. 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! Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Ekstrovertti circles away and keeps his distance. An attempted straight right counter from Ekstrovertti misses the target. Ekstrovertti throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL# Ekstrovertti closes the distance and clinches. Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch. Potatohauler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ekstrovertti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potatohauler can turn it around. Ekstrovertti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a hook that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
#T3# A bit of stalling here from Ekstrovertti.
Potatohauler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ekstrovertti to keep the fight standing. Come on Ekstrovertti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ekstrovertti leaning his opponent against the cage. Ekstrovertti pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekstrovertti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Potatohauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2# Potatohauler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ekstrovertti quickly recovers to half guard. Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Ekstrovertti actively working from the bottom here.#T4# Ekstrovertti is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard. Ekstrovertti wants to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain the position but Potatohauler is very close to passing his half guard. Potatohauler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ekstrovertti is controlling Potatohauler's position as best he can from this difficult position. Ekstrovertti is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Potatohauler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Ekstrovertti in a clinch.
Potatohauler tries to break free but Ekstrovertti pushes him back against the cage. Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Potatohauler's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ekstrovertti effectively controlling the action here. Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Ekstrovertti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Potatohauler is trying to break free. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. #T1# Ekstrovertti just leaning against Potatohauler, taking a breather. Ekstrovertti misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Potatohauler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ekstrovertti pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ekstrovertti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ekstrovertti stalling.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ekstrovertti. #BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick. Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
#TD2# Potatohauler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ekstrovertti's half guard.#SUB# Ekstrovertti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Ekstrovertti controlling the position for now. Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard. Ekstrovertti is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard. Ekstrovertti is trying to get back to full guard. Ekstrovertti is working hard here to advance position. Potatohauler wants to stand up but Ekstrovertti has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3# Ekstrovertti trying to control here.
Ekstrovertti wants to improve his position but Potatohauler is controlling well.
Potatohauler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Potatohauler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time. Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around? Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Ekstrovertti keeps it at a distance. Donk. Ekstrovertti catches Potatohauler right on the button with a cross. Ekstrovertti scores with a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4# Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekstrovertti paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ekstrovertti tried to score with a low kick but Potatohauler checks it. Potatohauler walks into a straight right hand from Ekstrovertti.#CL2# Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Potatohauler blocks it. Potatohauler throws a right and a left that both miss. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Potatohauler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekstrovertti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Potatohauler up against the cage. Ekstrovertti gets through Potatohauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ekstrovertti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Ekstrovertti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that second round. That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
#CL2# Potatohauler moves into range and clinches up with Ekstrovertti. Potatohauler can't break the clinch.
Ekstrovertti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Potatohauler is trying to push Ekstrovertti away but Ekstrovertti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A nice right hand lands inside from Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ekstrovertti just stands there and leans against the cage. Ekstrovertti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ekstrovertti working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body. Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses. Potatohauler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vertti Ekstrovertti is winning the standup battle so far. A good leg kick by Ekstrovertti. Potatohauler misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Ekstrovertti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potatohauler. Ekstrovertti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Potatohauler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vertti Ekstrovertti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Potatohauler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler. As Potatohauler backs away, Ekstrovertti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Potatohauler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekstrovertti moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces Potatohauler off the cage and back into range. Potatohauler moves forwards but Ekstrovertti connects with a nice, crisp jab. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ekstrovertti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2# Ekstrovertti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ekstrovertti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Potatohauler ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti. Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Potatohauler tries to clinch up. Ekstrovertti keeps the fight on the outside. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekstrovertti, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekstrovertti. Ekstrovertti tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatohauler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range. Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ekstrovertti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ekstrovertti tries to score with a low kick but Potatohauler moves his leg out of the way. Potatohauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body and Potatohauler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Potatohauler 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.#CL# Ekstrovertti moves into the clinch.#T3# Ekstrovertti misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekstrovertti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ekstrovertti pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ekstrovertti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2# Potatohauler moves into the clinch. Ekstrovertti lands a left hand.
Ekstrovertti wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Ekstrovertti. Potatohauler tries to circle away but Ekstrovertti has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Potatohauler misses with a double jab
#CL# and Ekstrovertti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ekstrovertti. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Ekstrovertti tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Potatohauler tries to pull guard but Ekstrovertti won't allow it.
Ekstrovertti swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Potatohauler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ekstrovertti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick and Ekstrovertti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ekstrovertti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Ekstrovertti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Vertti Ekstrovertti showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ekstrovertti, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti! A very excited looking Vertti Ekstrovertti made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 429: Simmons VS Kane
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1# Potatohauler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potatohauler scores with a jab. Smo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Potatohauler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Potatohauler tries to keep at a distance but Smo has taken the fight into the clinch. Smo lands a nice knee to the body. Potatohauler managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Smo darts in and clinches Potatohauler up against the cage. The referee calls for Smo to work.
Potatohauler avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body.
#TD# Potatohauler jumps guard.
Smo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Potatohauler is adopting a defensive guard. Potatohauler wants to stand up but Smo is controlling him. Potatohauler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Smo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Potatohauler is trying to control but can't.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
Potatohauler keeping control of the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Smo closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smo throws a head kick that misses. Potatohauler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Smo dips to his left and cracks Potatohauler with an uppercut!#CL# Potatohauler gets a clinch. Potatohauler wants to break free but Smo has control.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Smo connects with a knee to the head.
#T3# Smo just leaning against Potatohauler, taking a breather. Smo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Smo. #BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Smo circles away.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Potatohauler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Smo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Smo gets a clinch. Smo missing with knees to the body.
Smo is trying to pull guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Smo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potatohauler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Smo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potatohauler after a bit of a struggle. Potatohauler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. I was talking to Potatohauler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4# Smo has Potatohauler pressed against the cage, preventing Potatohauler from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Potatohauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smo. Smo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.#CL# Potatohauler moves into the clinch. Potatohauler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Potatohauler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Smo clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage. Smo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler stalling the fight.
Potatohauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Smo avoids the damage to the body. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potatohauler avoids it. Potatohauler can't break the clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Smo is controlling him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Smo rushes Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Smo takes the fight into the clinch. Smo has Potatohauler pushed against the cage. Smo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potatohauler's efforts to push away. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler is looking to land body kicks. Smo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Smo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Potatohauler has Smo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Smo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe Smo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Potatohauler shoots in for a double leg but Smo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A head kick misses from Smo. Smo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potatohauler.
#CL2# Smo clinches. Potatohauler tries to circle away but Smo has him pinned against the cage. Potatohauler avoiding damage as Smo throws knees to the body.
Smo keeps control of Potatohauler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Potatohauler managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
Potatohauler looking to throw knees to the head but Smo is blocking nicely.
#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Smo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Smo moves into the clinch.#T2# Smo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smo tries to land a knee to the head but Potatohauler blocks with his arms.
Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch but Smo keeps him there for the moment. Smo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smo missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Smo moves into 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! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smo as Potatohauler tries to tie him up. Potatohauler managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
Joe Smo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. Smo prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now.#T3# Potatohauler managing to block the knees to the body from Smo.
Smo is leaning against Potatohauler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch but Smo keeps him there for the moment. Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now. Smo jumps guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now. Smo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smo scores with a jab. Potatohauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Smo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Potatohauler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Potatohauler trying to stall but Smo improves his position.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now.#T4##BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch. Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Smo has double underhooks. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
#TD2# Smo wants the takedown. Potatohauler is fighting it off but Smo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Potatohauler's guard against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2# Smo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. The fight stays on the outside here - Smo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Smo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Smo has closed the distance and engaged Potatohauler in a clinch.
Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now. Smo wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Potatohauler moves into the clinch. Smo scores a nice knee to the body.
Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Potatohauler tries to keep at a distance but Smo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potatohauler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Potatohauler moves into the clinch successfully.
Smo missing with knees to the body.
Potatohauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Smo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Smo has Potatohauler up against the cage in a clinch.
Smo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Potatohauler smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Potatohauler tries to keep at a distance but Smo has taken the fight into the clinch. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smo.#T1# Smo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Smo has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Smo clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage. Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Smo has double underhooks. Potatohauler looking to throw knees to the head but Smo is blocking nicely.
Smo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Potatohauler.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potatohauler avoids it. Potatohauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Smo gets an underhook and turns Potatohauler into the cage. Smo looking to throw knees to the head but Potatohauler is blocking nicely.
Smo cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Smo prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Smo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Potatohauler avoids it.#T2# Smo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now. Smo lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smo obliges. Smo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smo tries to land knees in the clinch but Potatohauler avoids the damage to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smo obliges. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potatohauler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smo unloads a knee to the mid-section. The referee calls for Smo to work.
Smo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2# Smo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Smo is adopting a defensive guard. Potatohauler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Smo wants to stand and escape but Potatohauler is having none of it. Potatohauler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Potatohauler won't allow Smo to sweep him here. Smo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potatohauler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Potatohauler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smo controls the pace. Smo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Potatohauler is proving hard to escape from. Smo content to stall in guard here. Smo tries to free his leg and advance position but Potatohauler is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joe Smo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smo tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatohauler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potatohauler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Smo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Smo 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smo! A very excited looking Joe Smo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 423: Jospin VS Bolleke
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Potatohauler is looking to clinch. #CL2# Cubbedge clinches. Cubbedge stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Potatohauler stalling the fight.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cubbedge swivels and escapes. Potatohauler looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler takes one to the chin there.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Potatohauler avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potatohauler is trying to push Cubbedge away but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Potatohauler blocks an elbow strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge . Potatohauler stalling in the clinch but Cubbedge improves position. Cubbedge can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Cubbedge has double underhooks. Potatohauler is trying to force a seperation but Cubbedge has the dominant position.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cubbedge misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cubbedge keeps control of Potatohauler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Potatohauler is pressed up against the cage. Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potatohauler down to the mat. Potatohauler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It seemed like Cubbedge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Cubbedge now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Potatohauler slips under a jab. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Potatohauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge tries to avoid it but Potatohauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cubbedge to the ground. Cubbedge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cubbedge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cubbedge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Potatohauler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance. Potatohauler throws a right hand that Cubbedge ducks under and follows up with a left that Cubbedge also avoids with ease.#T3# Cubbedge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potatohauler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge avoids it really well and circles away.#KD2# Cubbedge lands a left and a right that send Potatohauler crashing to the mat, dazed. Cubbedge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Joey Bob Potatohauler has been cut. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range. Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Potatohauler lands the left hand. Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Cubbedge circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Cubbedge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2# Cubbedge lands a big uppercut and Potatohauler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Potatohauler looks OK. Cubbedge waves Potatohauler back to his feet!#ROC2#Potatohauler is rocked! Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Potatohauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot. Potatohauler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cubbedge s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Cubbedge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Potatohauler lands with a straight right. Cubbedge didn't see that one coming.#KD2# Cubbedge sends Potatohauler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cubbedge is motioning to the referee to let Potatohauler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Oh Potatohauler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Potatohauler tries to clinch up. Potatohauler seems to have got his legs back now. Potatohauler throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joey Bob Potatohauler's cut. That's time! Potatohauler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice body punch from Cubbedge . Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potatohauler throws a head kick that misses. Cubbedge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Cubbedge throws a body punch but Potatohauler moves out of range. Cubbedge dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
#CL# Potatohauler has Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.
Cubbedge '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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cubbedge landing knees to the body.
Cubbedge throws an elbow but it misses.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Cubbedge has Potatohauler pressed against the cage.
Potatohauler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage. Potatohauler can't break the clinch.
Potatohauler blocks an elbow strike from Cubbedge .
#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler has a takedown stuffed. Jab, jab by Cubbedge - just one landing. #CL# Potatohauler closes the distance and pushes Cubbedge back into the cage. Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Cubbedge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Cubbedge throws a poor cross that misses
and Potatohauler counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2# Cubbedge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler avoids it really well and circles away. Cubbedge is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Cubbedge swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up.#CL# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Cubbedge misses with a knee to the head. Potatohauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cubbedge is defending well for now. Potatohauler is trying to push Cubbedge away but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Cubbedge prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Potatohauler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Potatohauler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cubbedge can't get the takedown.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge . Potatohauler is trying to push Cubbedge away but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cubbedge pinned against the cage. Cubbedge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Cubbedge takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses. Cubbedge jabs at Potatohauler's body.#CL# Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cubbedge misses with an elbow strike.
#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Cubbedge circles away.
Cubbedge has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Potatohauler misses with a body shot.
Potatohauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away. Potatohauler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch. #T4# Potatohauler throws a jab when Cubbedge was well out of range. Cubbedge connects with a nice looking jab.
Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cubbedge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Potatohauler wants to clinch. Potatohauler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joey Bob Potatohauler'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Potatohauler lands a nice hook to Cubbedge 's body. Cubbedge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Sloppy strikes from Potatohauler. Those never looked like landing. Cubbedge looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD# Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Potatohauler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Cubbedge working for submissions but it's allowed Potatohauler to get to half guard.
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.#SUB2# Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Potatohauler in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2# Cubbedge actively working from the bottom here. Cubbedge trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Potatohauler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Potatohauler has a good base and remains in mount. Potatohauler looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Cubbedge tries to hold on but Potatohauler postures up. Cubbedge is looking to improve his position but Potatohauler isn't that keen on the idea. Potatohauler trying to control but he's not successful this time. Cubbedge manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cubbedge tries to roll over but Potatohauler keeps him under control. Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potatohauler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Potatohauler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his dominance in that final round. I think Potatohauler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 419 Jospin vs. Moura
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1# Johnson tries to bum rush Potatohauler with a series of wild strikes but Potatohauler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Potatohauler tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Johnson throws a right and a left that Potatohauler avoids nicely. Potatohauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Johnson is looking for a counter combo. Johnson looks to throw the jab but Potatohauler is out of range. Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Potatohauler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage. Potatohauler taking a breather. Johnson is trying to push Potatohauler away but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Potatohauler walks into a left hand. We've been informed that Potatohauler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. No joy there for Potatohauler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to bum rush Potatohauler with a series of wild strikes but Potatohauler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance. Potatohauler darts in trying to clinch and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Potatohauler closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. Potatohauler wants to clinch. Potatohauler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Potatohauler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Potatohauler checks a leg kick. #CL2# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johnson tries to break free but Potatohauler pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
#BC# Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Potatohauler sees coming a mile off. Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Potatohauler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Potatohauler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson. A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target. Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Johnson is trying to break free.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Potatohauler moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Potatohauler has the dominant position.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A jab from Potatohauler finds it's way through Johnson's defenses. Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Potatohauler throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem. Potatohauler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Potatohauler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2# Potatohauler rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. Potatohauler stalls. Potatohauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4# Johnson tries to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling the position. #BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Johnson misses. Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Potatohauler wants to clinch. Johnson digs a good hook to Potatohauler's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Johnson scores with a hook. Potatohauler moves out of range as Johnson strikes. Johnson misses with a body kick. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson moves away enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeff Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Potatohauler clinches. Potatohauler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potatohauler digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Potatohauler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Potatohauler gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it. Potatohauler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2# Potatohauler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potatohauler is in Johnson's guard. Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Potatohauler is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2# Potatohauler stands up from guard. Let's bang! Potatohauler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson misses with a body kick. Potatohauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2# Johnson lands a lovely overhand right. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand. Potatohauler checks a low kick from Johnson. Johnson misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potatohauler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage. Johnson is trying to push Potatohauler away but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler has his takedown stuffed enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potatohauler moves away.#T3# Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Potatohauler's shoulder, as Potatohauler tries to avoid the shot. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Potatohauler. Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2# Potatohauler moves into the clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Johnson tries to move into range but Potatohauler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Johnson misses with a looping right. Johnson scores with the left hand. Potatohauler knows he should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Potatohauler. Johnson lands a head shot. Potatohauler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Johnson throws a lazy body kick and Potatohauler counters with a right hand to the body. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Potatohauler. #T4# 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! Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Johnson misses with a hook
and Potatohauler counters with a one-two to the body. Johnson lands a jab to the head.
#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage. Potatohauler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Potatohauler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Potatohauler clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Potatohauler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Potatohauler misses with a body shot.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Potatohauler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Johnson misses. Johnson lands a body shot.
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Potatohauler is just out of range.#T1##CL2# Potatohauler moves into the clinch.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Potatohauler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson! Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Potatohauler throws a head kick that misses. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off. Johnson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Potatohauler misses with a takedown attempt and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jeff Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. Potatohauler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL2# Potatohauler has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Potatohauler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# Johnson is trying to push Potatohauler away but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Potatohauler has the dominant position.#BC# Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler closes the distance looking to clinch and Johnson counters with a leg kick. #T4# Potatohauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Johnson connects with a leg kick. A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potatohauler. Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Potatohauler is just out of range. Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big left from Johnson misses. Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt. Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeff Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Johnson! Jeff Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 414 Keji vs. Son
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1# Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance. Potatohauler looks to clinch and Roth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD# Roth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Potatohauler's half guard. Potatohauler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard. Potatohauler tries to kick Roth off but Roth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Potatohauler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard. Potatohauler is trying to maintain the position but Roth is very close to passing his half guard. Roth is pressing down on Potatohauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Potatohauler is holding on for now. #T1# Potatohauler is looking to escape. Roth controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Roth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Potatohauler to score an easy takedown into full guard. Potatohauler being controlled here momentarily. Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather. #T2# Roth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roth tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Roth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2# Potatohauler stands and steps away. Roth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Roth defending well as Potatohauler loads up on a big left hand. Potatohauler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roth's hands. Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler.#TD2# Potatohauler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3# Roth is looking to control Potatohauler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roth avoid being mounted? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Roth is looking to improve his position.
Potatohauler trying to control from Roth's half guard. Roth has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Roth is looking to stand back up but Potatohauler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roth. Roth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Potatohauler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roth holds on and takes a little breather. Potatohauler stopping the sweep attempt from Roth. Potatohauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Potatohauler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Roth wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Potatohauler stays in close to Roth's body and controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. Potatohauler'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. Roth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Roth circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Potatohauler forces Roth back against the cage and clinches. Roth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Potatohauler pulls Roth into guard.
Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Roth isn't so interested in that idea. Roth wants to pass the guard but Potatohauler is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Roth is having none of it. #T1# Roth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Roth 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. Roth pushing down on Potatohauler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Potatohauler is looking to escape. Roth content to control rather than advance. Potatohauler is refusing to be controlled, as Roth sits in half guard. Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet.
Roth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Potatohauler is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Potatohauler misses with a straight right. Roth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potatohauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potatohauler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Roth tries to bench press Potatohauler off him but Potatohauler keeps the position. #SU2# Potatohauler decides to stand back up. Potatohauler steps back and let's Roth get back to his feet.#TD2# Potatohauler shoots in and bounces Roth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Roth pushes Potatohauler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Roth has his takedown stuffed and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Roth circles away.
Roth fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Toran Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Roth slips a straight right by Potatohauler.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth. Roth fails to land with a series of punches.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. #T4# Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler. Roth scores with a head kick.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Roth is having none of it. Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Roth throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Roth keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Potatohauler gets a clinch. #TD# Roth pulls Potatohauler into guard.
Potatohauler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Roth is trying to control the position but Potatohauler postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toran Roth will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Roth shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed Roth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Potatohauler. Potatohauler tests Roth's chin there with a solid looking shot. Roth misses with a series of wild punches.
Potatohauler fails in his attempt to clinch. Potatohauler wants to clinch but Roth slips to the side and Roth counters with a one-two to the body. Potatohauler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Potatohauler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. 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! Potatohauler throws a body punch but Roth moves out of range. #TD# Roth closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roth in particular looking to stall.#T1# Potatohauler is trying to stand.
Roth wants to take a breather but Potatohauler is having none of it. Roth controlling the action here. Potatohauler is trying to stand back up but Roth is controlling him
#ES2# Potatohauler kicks Roth off and gets back to his feet. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potatohauler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roth paws at him with a jab and circles away. Potatohauler slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat. Toran Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Roth is avoiding it.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potatohauler circles away quickly and effectively. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Potatohauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Roth feinted with a counter takedown. A slow jab from Potatohauler misses its intended target. A big left from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Roth pushes him off. Roth drops down looking for a counter takedown but Potatohauler sprawls and moves away. Roth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Potatohauler throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease. Potatohauler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center. Roth throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Roth looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well. Potatohauler tries to clinch up.#T3# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roth. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toran Roth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roth swats him away and circles back towards the center. A shot to the body from Potatohauler misses and Roth counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD# Roth gets the takedown into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Potatohauler tries to escape but Roth is in control. Potatohauler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU2# Potatohauler decides to return to a standing position. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Roth circles away.
Roth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potatohauler back to the cage. Roth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. 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!#CL# Roth closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Roth avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
#T4# Roth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth circles away from the clinch attempt and Roth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Roth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potatohauler avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
and Roth counters with a thumping low kick. Potatohauler looks to land a combination but Roth avoids it well. Roth attempts a counter takedown but Potatohauler avoids it well and moves away.
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 Toran Roth. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roth, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toran Roth! A determined Toran Roth didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1# Smo wants to clinch up but Potatohauler keeps it at a distance. Potatohauler feints a jab promting Smo to slip. Potatohauler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Potatohauler throws a wild body kick that Smo sees coming a mile off. Some wild striking there from Potatohauler.
#CL2# Smo moves into range and clinches up with Potatohauler.#BC2# Smo breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Potatohauler gets tackled into the cage by Smo. Smo maintains the clinch. A short uppercut from Smo. A nice left hand lands by Potatohauler.
Smo tries to pull guard but Potatohauler holds him up against the cage and eventually Smo drops back down to his feet.
Potatohauler tries to break free but Smo pushes him back against the cage. We've been hearing reports that Potatohauler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Smo misses with a body punch.
Smo lands a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smo is working Potatohauler over against the cage.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Joe Smo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smo tries to clinch but Potatohauler is having none of it. #T1# Potatohauler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Smo tries to clinch there but Potatohauler circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smo. #CL2# Smo instigates a clinch. Smo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. A short uppercut from Smo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smo. Smo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potatohauler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Potatohauler gets tackled into the cage by Smo. Smo maintains the clinch. Smo lands a shoulder strike. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Smo has him pressed against the cage. Smo lands a left hand.
Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Potatohauler tries to circle away but Smo has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Smo breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler avoids the head kick by Smo.
#TD# Potatohauler dives in and scores a takedown into Smo's guard. Smo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2# Smo has Potatohauler up against the cage in a clinch.
Potatohauler is trying to push Smo away but Smo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Smo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Potatohauler prevents it.
Smo lands a nice uppercut. Potatohauler takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Smo.
Potatohauler working hard to break the clinch. Smo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potatohauler walks away with a smile on his face. Smo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Smo. Horrible takedown attempt by Potatohauler or perhaps it was just good defense by Smo, which made it look bad. #CL2# Smo clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage. Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##BC# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler scores with a sloppy right hand. Smo should have avoided that one. #CL2# Smo closes the distance and clinches. Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smo tries to pull guard but Potatohauler holds him up against the cage and eventually Smo drops back down to his feet.
Potatohauler tries to break free but Smo pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler tries for a takedown but Smo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Smo leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Potatohauler gets tackled into the cage by Smo. Smo maintains the clinch. Potatohauler is trying to maintain a safe position but Smo gets an underhook and turns Potatohauler into the cage. Smo lands an uppercut.#BC2# Smo manages to break the clinch.
Smo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Smo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Smo is looking to clinch but Potatohauler is avoiding it.
#CL2# Smo clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2# Smo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Smo throws the kick towards the body but Potatohauler avoids it. Potatohauler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A right-left combo lands from Potatohauler. 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!#CL# Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
Smo prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Smo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head. Smo scores with a shoulder strike. Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Smo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Smo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Smo throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Potatohauler takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Joey Bob Potatohauler has been cut. Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Smo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smo dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joey Bob Potatohauler's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Potatohauler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smo sprawls well initially but Potatohauler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Smo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Potatohauler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Potatohauler's back! Smo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet. Potatohauler covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2# Potatohauler showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler is trying to get back to his feet but Smo has full control of the position and if anything, Potatohauler has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2# Potatohauler defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Smo keeping full guard, as Potatohauler tries to pass. #T1# Potatohauler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smo's guard.#SU# Smo is working an open guard so Potatohauler takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
Smo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Smo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler lands with a nice combination. Smo backs away looking to recover. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Potatohauler scores with a takedown into Smo's guard. Smo wriggles free and stands up. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smo lands a high kick!
Joey Bob Potatohauler is winning the standup battle so far. Potatohauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smo. Smo looks to clinch enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# Potatohauler looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Smo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Potatohauler dives into side control.
#REVB# Smo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB# Potatohauler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potatohauler. Potatohauler thows a huge punch but Smo dodges it nicely.
Smo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Smo is looking to escape. Smo is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard. Smo is controlling Potatohauler's trapped leg to prevent Potatohauler from advancing to side control.#SU# Potatohauler decides to return to a standing position. Smo fails in his attempt to clinch. Potatohauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smo.#CL# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Potatohauler tries to stall but Smo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potatohauler to keep the fight standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joey Bob Potatohauler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Potatohauler dives in for a single leg takedown but Smo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Smo scores with a shot to the side of Potatohauler's head. Potatohauler tries to stall but Smo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Smo tries to pull guard but Potatohauler won't allow it.
Potatohauler wants to get back to striking at distance but Smo won't allow it.
Smo with a knee to the head.
#TD2# Smo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler advances position into side control! Smo is trying to control Potatohauler's posture but Potatohauler avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smo is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Potatohauler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smo keeps working. Smo manages to get back to half guard. Smo gets back to full guard.
Smo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Smo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potatohauler defends it well. Potatohauler wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Smo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potatohauler's head. #ES# Potatohauler kicks off Smo and gets to his feet. Smo wants to clinch up but Potatohauler keeps it at a distance. Potatohauler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2# Smo rushes Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Smo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Smo is stalling here.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
#BC# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Potatohauler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Smo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potatohauler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3# Potatohauler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smo defending well though. Smo is looking to control Potatohauler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smo avoid being mounted? Smo tries to roll over but Potatohauler keeps him under control. Smo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Smo regains full guard. Nicely done. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potatohauler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Smo is trying to keep Potatohauler in close.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Potatohauler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Smo throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
#CL# Potatohauler closes the distance and pushes Smo back into the cage. Potatohauler just leaning against Smo, taking a breather. Potatohauler has Smo pressed against the cage.
#BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler blocks a head kick by Smo.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joe Smo. I think Smo 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smo! An out of breath Joe Smo 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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Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potatohauler paws at him with a jab and circles away. Potatohauler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Packer defends it well. Potatohauler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2# Potatohauler drives through with a takedown into Packer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Potatohauler is pushing down on Packer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Packer is fighting to maintain full guard but Potatohauler has managed to sneak the leg through. Packer wants to sweep but Potatohauler has passed to side control! Packer misses with an elbow from the bottom. Packer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Packer is not content to let Potatohauler control the position. Packer misses with a strike from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Packer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Packer is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
#T1# Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Potatohauler gets to mount! Packer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Packer punching to the body and holding on for dear life. Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Packer is bucking up trying to escape but Potatohauler cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Packer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Potatohauler landing strikes, looking to finish! BOOM! Potatohauler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Packer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Potatohauler. What's that going to do exactly? My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Potatohauler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Potatohauler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Potatohauler lands a big shot there that rocks Packer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Potatohauler trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2# Packer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Packer is working to get back to half guard.
Packer is in a horrible position here. Potatohauler smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Potatohauler landing strikes from the mount. This has been an exciting period of action! Packer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Potatohauler landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Packer is rocked! Packer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Potatohauler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Oh Packer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Packer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Packer seems to have got his legs back now. Packer regains half guard. Potatohauler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potatohauler connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple. Potatohauler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Potatohauler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Packer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Potatohauler tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it. Packer tries to roll over but Potatohauler keeps him under control. Potatohauler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Potatohauler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
Packer regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# Potatohauler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2# Potatohauler stands up and waves to Packer to follow him. Potatohauler swinging wildly here.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Potatohauler pushes him off. Potatohauler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Packer dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
#TD2# Potatohauler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Packer was covering up waiting for the punch and Potatohauler finishes the takedown easily into guard. Packer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Packer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Packer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU2# Potatohauler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Packer, up you get! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2# Potatohauler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler controlling the pace. Joey Bob Potatohauler has got the better of the ground game so far. Packer is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Potatohauler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Packer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Packer is not content to let Potatohauler control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Packer missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1# Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Packer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Packer gets back to full guard.
Packer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Packer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Potatohauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Packer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab. #CL# Packer moves into the clinch. Packer misses with a short punch on the inside. Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler tries to stall but Packer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Packer managing to block the knees to the body from Potatohauler.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Potatohauler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Packer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potatohauler paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Packer takes the fight into the clinch. Packer misses with a hook from the clinch. Packer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Potatohauler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Packer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Packer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatohauler is one step ahead there. Potatohauler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Packer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet. Packer is striking but Potatohauler is not phased and passes to half guard.#T4# Packer wants to get back to full guard. Packer striking from half guard on the bottom. Packer punching from the bottom.
#SU2# Potatohauler stands up from half guard. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Potatohauler thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Potatohauler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Packer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Potatohauler is in Packer's guard. Packer striking off his back but it's not causing Potatohauler any problems. Potatohauler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Potatohauler pushing down on Packer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Packer is refusing to be controlled, as Potatohauler sits in half guard. Packer landing small, sideways elbows. Potatohauler is pressing down on Packer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Packer is holding on for now. Potatohauler scoring with strikes to the body and head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler 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. This is the final round!#R3# Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Packer wants to clinch.#TD2# Potatohauler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Packer lands an upkick as Potatohauler stands over him. Potatohauler preventing the sweep. Potatohauler working some strikes from top position. Potatohauler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Packer's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Potatohauler trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom. Packer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1# Potatohauler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Packer striking from half guard on the bottom. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Potatohauler connects with a nice short shot to Packer's temple. Potatohauler trying to pass the guard but Packer defending well. Packer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Packer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Packer punching from the bottom.
Potatohauler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Packer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Potatohauler blocks the strikes from Packer.
Potatohauler moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Packer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potatohauler off and has taken his back!#T2# Potatohauler avoids the strikes from Packer. Potatohauler is trying to stand back up. Potatohauler can't escape the position.
Potatohauler just trying to survive but Packer is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Packer is hanging on to Potatohauler's back as he tries to escape.
Potatohauler trying to control the action but Packer just sinks the hooks in. Potatohauler wants to get back to his feet. #T3# Potatohauler is trying to remain composed but Packer is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Packer cracks Potatohauler with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Potatohauler from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Packer misses with a punch to the head. Potatohauler turns into Packer and is now in his guard.
Packer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Potatohauler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Packer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potatohauler's guard. #REVR# Packer won't allow Potatohauler to sweep him here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Packer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Packer postures up.
Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Packer scoring with punches to the head and body. Packer won't allow Potatohauler to sweep him here. #T4# Potatohauler is still trying to improve position. Packer throwing strikes but missing. Packer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Potatohauler's head.#ES2# Potatohauler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Packer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. 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! Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Packer moves into the clinch. Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatohauler misses with a wild body shot. Packer tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance. A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. #CL# Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler delivers a nice body kick. Joey Bob Potatohauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Joey Bob Potatohauler. I've got Potatohauler 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! In his post fight interview, Joey Bob Potatohauler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GC 399
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Le Phat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Phat throws a lazy uppercut
and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Le Phat will be more careful next time no doubt. A telegraphed right hand from Le Phat misses the target. #CL# Le Phat clinches up with Potatohauler and pushes him back against the cage. Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Phat misses with a short punch on the inside. Le Phat working some nice short punches in the clinch. Le Phat throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Le Phat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler is trying to force a seperation but Le Phat has the dominant position. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Le Phat is controlling him. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Potatohauler. Le Phat has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler presses Le Phat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Phat. Le Phat lands with a short shot to the head. Potatohauler scores with a shot to the side of Le Phat's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Potatohauler can't find room to land a body shot as Le Phat controls the action.
Le Phat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Potatohauler avoiding damage.
Le Phat misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Potatohauler tries to circle away but Le Phat has him pinned against the cage. Le Phat misses with some punches.
Potatohauler slows down the pace here.
Potatohauler is trying to break free. Le Phat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Le Phat prevents Potatohauler from breaking the clinch. Le Phat tries to pull guard but Potatohauler holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Phat drops back down to his feet.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2# Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Potatohauler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler in the domination position with Le Phat hanging on. Le Phat can't do much from the bottom here. My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Potatohauler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2# Le Phat gets back to half guard. Le Phat gets full guard. Potatohauler trying to control but Le Phat is working from the bottom. Le Phat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potatohauler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Potatohauler wants to stand up but Le Phat is controlling him. Potatohauler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Phat. This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully. #T3# Potatohauler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Le Phat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Le Phat cracks Potatohauler with a solid left hand. Le Phat trying to control but Potatohauler is working from the bottom. Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Le Phat is having none of it. Le Phat showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've been hearing that Le Phat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Le Phat tries to free his leg and advance position but Potatohauler is retaining full guard. Le Phat slips nicely into half guard. Le Phat content to control rather than advance. Le Phat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potatohauler's head. Le Phat 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.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Le Phat stops Potatohauler from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Le Phat seems content to control. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Le Phat looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Le Phat wants to control but Potatohauler is keeping him busy. Le Phat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Le Phat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potatohauler keeps working. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Potatohauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Le Phat's waist but Le Phat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatohauler off to one side. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A jab from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler fails to land with a series of punches.
Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Le Phat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Potatohauler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Potatohauler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Le Phat. Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown but Le Phat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Le Phat has a takedown stuffed. Potatohauler lands with a nice combination. Le Phat backs away looking to recover. Le Phat misses with a hook. Potatohauler ducked under it nicely. Roc Le Phat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A combination from Potatohauler does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler dives in and grabs Le Phat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Phat pushes down on Potatohauler's head and hops out. Le Phat throws a push kick but Potatohauler slaps the foot to one side. Potatohauler wants to counter the offense by Le Phat and move into the clinch position. Le Phat delivers a nice body kick. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Phat. Potatohauler is breathing heavily. Le Phat avoids a kick to the body.
Le Phat misses with a body shot.
#T1# Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Phat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Phat wants it to stay on the feet. Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. Potatohauler thows a leg kick but Le Phat checks it and Le Phat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD# Le Phat throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Potatohauler stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Le Phat follows into mount! #ROC#Potatohauler is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Le Phat drops a big elbow. That's hurt Potatohauler! More shots from Le Phat and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roc Le Phat! A less than humble Roc Le Phat 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Potatohauler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ibbi! Potatohauler controlling from side mount. Potatohauler working away. Potatohauler controlling the position. Potatohauler working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler lands some shots froms side control.#SUB# Potatohauler has hold of Ibbi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ibbi seems comfortable defending it but Potatohauler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ibbi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ibbi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Potatohauler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Bob Potatohauler! After the fight, Joey Bob Potatohauler was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Big Ibbi was interviewed post fight and said 'Honestly i dont care cause u do lose at some points yk so im not sad'. |
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Event:
GC 392
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1# A low kick from Drummond misses and Potatohauler counters with a stiff right hand. Drummond throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Potatohauler counters with a single leg into guard. Drummond didn't expect that. Drummond controls Potatohauler momentarily but Potatohauler frees himself. Drummond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatohauler is one step ahead there. Drummond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Drummond manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Potatohauler manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES# Potatohauler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Drummond off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD# Drummond gets caught flat footed, as Potatohauler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1# Potatohauler looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Drummond is pulling down on Potatohauler's head to control his posture. Potatohauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Potatohauler is really struggling to control Drummond but he's trying to hold on to the position. Drummond trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Potatohauler tries to free his leg and advance position but Drummond is retaining full guard. Drummond trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Drummond trying to keep a closed guard but Potatohauler is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# Drummond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Potatohauler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drummond's guard. #T3# Drummond missing with punches from the bottom.
Drummond is trying is best to control the position here. Potatohauler is thwarting Drummond's attempts to control the position. Drummond controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Potatohauler throws a lazy body kick and Drummond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Drummond misses with a hook. Potatohauler ducked under it nicely. Drummond with a body punch. A glancing blow. Potatohauler staying out of range there. Potatohauler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drummond sprawls and moves away. Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Drummond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potatohauler.
It looked like Potatohauler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Potatohauler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time. Drummond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# Drummond throws a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head but Potatohauler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Potatohauler feinted with a counter takedown. Potatohauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Drummond swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Potatohauler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drummond! Potatohauler working away. Drummond regains half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Drummond actively working from the bottom here. Drummond trying to control here.
Drummond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Drummond trying to control from the bottom.
Drummond is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. That's time! Potatohauler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Potatohauler is looking to land body kicks. Drummond shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A slapping leg kick lands for Drummond.
Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches up with Drummond, looking for a takedown. Potatohauler pushes Drummond against the cage but Drummond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Drummond thows a leg kick but Potatohauler checks it #TD# so Potatohauler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Potatohauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drummond can do to turn this around? Potatohauler stays in close to Drummond's body and controls the position. Drummond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Drummond won't allow Potatohauler to get back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler pulls Drummond in to control the position. Drummond throws a big right hand that misses. Drummond throws a big elbow that misses. Potatohauler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drummond is controlling him. #T1# Drummond won't allow Potatohauler to sweep him here. Potatohauler is trying to keep Drummond in close.
Drummond in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Drummond scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Potatohauler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Drummond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Joey Bob Potatohauler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Potatohauler looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Drummond working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Potatohauler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drummond is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Drummond postures up in Potatohauler's guard and throws a big left but Potatohauler blocks it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Drummond postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A nice inside leg kick there by Drummond. That's going to slow Potatohauler down. Drummond missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Drummond pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Drummond thows a left - swing and a miss! It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Potatohauler slips the punch. Potatohauler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drummond scores with a decent looking hook. Drummond tests Potatohauler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Potatohauler tries to clinch up but Drummond circles away and keeps his distance. Drummond throws a looping overhand right but Potatohauler ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Drummond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drummond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Potatohauler but Potatohauler pushes him off and we're back to square one. Drummond misses with a hook. Potatohauler ducked under it nicely. A cross from Drummond lands. Potatohauler walks into a straight right hand from Drummond. Drummond throws a big shot that misses. Potatohauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drummond. Drummond loads up on a big right hand but Potatohauler slips the punch. Drummond scores with a decent looking hook. Potatohauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drummond sees it coming and avoids it easily. Drummond tries a head kick but it misses.
Drummond throws a body punch but Potatohauler moves out of range. As Drummond looks to move away, Potatohauler throws a big counter combo but Drummond just gets out of the way. Drummond lands with a shot to the body. #T4# A lazy body kick from Drummond #TD# and Potatohauler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Drummond controlling the position. Drummond is trying to control the position but Potatohauler postures up. Potatohauler lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Drummond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drummond trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Drummond has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Drummond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potatohauler. Drummond bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Potatohauler's guard. #REVB# Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Drummond is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drummond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Drummond looks to land a body kick but Potatohauler moved away. Potatohauler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drummond sprawls and moves away.#CL# Potatohauler clinches. Potatohauler is looking to control Drummond's arms but Drummond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Potatohauler has his back to the cage. Drummond tries to stall but Potatohauler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drummond defends well and Potatohauler ends up having to push Drummond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Drummond misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Drummond breaks the clinch.
Drummond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Potatohauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Potatohauler pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Drummond stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Drummond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Drummond's shoulder, as Drummond tries to avoid the shot. Good standup being displayed there by Drummond as he connects with a hook.#T1# Drummond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potatohauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Drummond swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Drummond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Potatohauler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drummond eats them both and turns towards Potatohauler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Drummond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Drummond misses the jab. Drummond scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one. Drummond throws a body shot but no joy. Potatohauler tries to counter with a takedown but Drummond is quick to defend against it. Potatohauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drummond. Potatohauler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drummond's head. Potatohauler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drummond. Drummond looks to land a right hand but Potatohauler moved out of range. A combination from Drummond does no damage. Potatohauler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2# Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown but Drummond shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Drummond misses with a low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Drummond jabs at Potatohauler's body. Drummond jabs Potatohauler to the body, keeping him at a distance. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Potatohauler goes for a double leg but Drummond avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drummond continues to drive forward.#BC2# Drummond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Potatohauler wants to clinch.#TD# Potatohauler shoots in and gets a takedown into Drummond's guard. Drummond looking to control.
#T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drummond holds on and takes a little breather. Drummond trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Drummond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatohauler is one step ahead there. Drummond working a defensive guard but Potatohauler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Potatohauler working away.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Drummond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Potatohauler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Potatohauler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drummond sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Potatohauler cracks Drummond with a big right hand but Drummond just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Drummond's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Drummond tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Drummond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Drummond 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Drummond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1# Batta misses with an uppercut. Batta throws out a loose jab but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Batta misses with a right hand and Potatohauler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Schwing Batta has been cut. A big right from Batta misses. Batta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batta misses with a hook. Potatohauler ducked under it nicely. Potatohauler slips under a jab. A big left from Batta misses. A big left from Batta misses. Potatohauler staying out of range there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Batta , as that shot connected.
Batta misses with a straight right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potatohauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Batta . Potatohauler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A quick step to the side and Potatohauler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2# Batta gets in close and instigates a clinch. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Batta tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##BC2# Batta 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A swing and a miss from Batta . A slow jab from Batta misses its intended target. Batta pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Batta throws out a loose jab but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Potatohauler moves into the clinch successfully.
Batta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Potatohauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batta throws out the jab. #CL# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Batta in a clinch.
Batta misses with a hook from the clinch. Batta misses with a hook from the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Potatohauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Schwing Batta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Batta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potatohauler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Batta misses with a hook to the body
enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Batta is rocked! Potatohauler cracks Batta 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Batta slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Potatohauler can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Ambush 6: Swanson VS Yonic
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1# Day swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jako Day has been cut.#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Day and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Potatohauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Day is keeping busy. Potatohauler looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Day. Day can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing. Jako Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Day misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Potatohauler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Potatohauler darts in and clinches Day up against the ropes. Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
#T1##BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Day, pushing him back against the ropes. Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Day breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. Potatohauler stalling the fight.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Potatohauler darts in and clinches Day up against the ropes. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Day throws a leg kick enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the ropes. Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Day. Day manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2##BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Day throws a right hand that misses
enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Day. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Potatohauler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a half hearted mid kick. Potatohauler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Potatohauler staying out of range there.#CL2# Potatohauler pushes Day up against the ropes in a clinch.#T3##BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Day misses with a body punch
and Potatohauler counters with a lovely straight right hand! Day throws a combination that misses and Potatohauler counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Day is rocked! Nice defenses there by Potatohauler. Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Potatohauler checks a leg kick. Day seems to have got his legs back now. A lazy body kick from Day and Potatohauler counters with a big left hand that crumples Day! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Ambush 5 Hightower VS Madzarov
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1# Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potatohauler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
#CL# Potatohauler gets a clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Potatohauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cobb scores with a hook to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler taking a breather. Potatohauler lands a nice uppercut. Cobb lands with a right to the head. Potatohauler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
#BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1# Cobb scores with a hook. Cobb missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It looked like Potatohauler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Cobb lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Potatohauler backs up against the ropes.
#CL# Potatohauler takes the fight into the clinch. Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head. Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Potatohauler wants to stall.
Potatohauler'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. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb. Cobb tries a knee to the head but Potatohauler blocks it.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. #T2##BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a hook. Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Cobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Potatohauler blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Potatohauler clinches up against the ropes. Cobb throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potatohauler blocks it with crossed arms. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Potatohauler seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Cobb is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the ropes. Potatohauler is struggling to control the position. Potatohauler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T3# Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Potatohauler tries to tie him up. Cobb creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb. Cobb stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Cobb checks a low kick from Potatohauler. Marciano Cobb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Cobb keeps it at a distance. Potatohauler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potatohauler takes a kick to the side of the head. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cobb throws out a counter right but Potatohauler avoids it with no problem. Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab. Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Potatohauler is rocked!#T4# Potatohauler drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cobb to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Potatohauler! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cobb takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb! A less than humble Marciano Cobb 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:
IFL 21/5/1
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Potatohauler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Potatohauler persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Potatohauler moves nicely into side control. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Potatohauler scoring with punches from side control. A lull in the action here as Potatohauler stalls from top position. Let's hope that Potatohauler 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. Wilson is looking for a sweep. Potatohauler wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potatohauler on the ground. Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1# Potatohauler cracks Wilson with a big elbow. Potatohauler scoring with punches and elbows. Wilson tries to improve position but can't. Potatohauler trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom. Potatohauler scores with a couple of short elbows. Potatohauler lands a few punches from side control. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU2# Potatohauler stands up. Potatohauler slips a jab from Wilson.#T2##TD2# Potatohauler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson! Wilson is looking to get back to his feet here but Potatohauler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilson's back. Potatohauler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wilson's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Potatohauler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wilson. Potatohauler has good solid back control here. Well, with Potatohauler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wilson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Potatohauler has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wilson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Potatohauler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3# Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Potatohauler is in full control for now. Potatohauler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wilson hold on?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Potatohauler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wilson up.
Good control from Potatohauler. Potatohauler lands strikes to the head. Potatohauler lands strikes from the back and Wilson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler is the new middleweight champion! A very excited looking Joey Bob Potatohauler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
IFL I
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1# Sorthcutt fails with the takedown and Potatohauler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Sorthcutt looks to land a body kick but Potatohauler moved away. A quick step to the side and Potatohauler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Sorthcutt closes the distance looking to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Potatohauler fakes the leg kick and cracks Sorthcutt in the body. #TD# Potatohauler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sorthcutt on his heels. He'll look to pass Sorthcutt's guard now, I'm sure. Sorthcutt wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Potatohauler manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Potatohauler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Sorthcutt looks winded! Potatohauler slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Potatohauler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Potatohauler working Sorthcutt over with strikes here. Potatohauler is landing with some decent strikes but Sorthcutt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Potatohauler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Sorthcutt is rocked! Potatohauler controlling the position easily from mount. Sorthcutt is still in real trouble! Can Potatohauler finish him? Whack. That's a big, big shot from Potatohauler! Sorthcutt is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler! After winning the bout, Joey Bob Potatohauler 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potatohauler as he jumps to the side. Leighton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potatohauler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Leighton tries for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away easily and Potatohauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leighton shoots in but no luck this time. Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Leighton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt. Leighton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Potatohauler circles away. No luck for Leighton with that takedown attempt. #T2# Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leighton is defended easily by Potatohauler. Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here. Leighton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Potatohauler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leighton is defended easily by Potatohauler. Potatohauler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Leighton tries for a takedown but Potatohauler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Potatohauler enables Leighton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Potatohauler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Potatohauler is looking to stand up but Leighton isn't so interested in that idea. Potatohauler has control of Leighton's left arm, preventing Leighton from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Potatohauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potatohauler wants it to stay on the feet. Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here. Leighton looks for a takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here. Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Potatohauler has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leighton regains guard immediately. Potatohauler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Leighton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Leighton keeping moving, preventing Potatohauler from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potatohauler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Potatohauler wants to pass the guard but Leighton is keeping the position. Potatohauler content to stall in guard here. Leighton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Leighton keeping moving, preventing Potatohauler from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Leighton fails with a takedown attempt. As Leighton backs off Potatohauler throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all. Leighton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Potatohauler counters with a one-two to the body. #T3# Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown. Potatohauler tries to sprawl out of it but Leighton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Potatohauler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Leighton has his takedown stuffed and Potatohauler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4# Leighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Potatohauler sprawls well. He's pushed Leighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Potatohauler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leighton. Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Leighton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Potatohauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Potatohauler is looking for the big counter here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown and Potatohauler counters with a two punch combo. Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Potatohauler effectively controlling the action here. A frustrated look appears on Leighton's face as he tries to break the clinch. Leighton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potatohauler pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliott Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leighton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potatohauler defends it nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Leighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Potatohauler pinned against the cage. Potatohauler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Potatohauler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Leighton fails with the takedown and Potatohauler counters with a one-two to the body. #T2# Leighton shoots and misses and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt. Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Potatohauler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Leighton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Potatohauler defends well and Leighton ends up having to push Potatohauler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. As Leighton backs off Potatohauler throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all.#BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet. Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3# Potatohauler stuffs the takedown attempt from Leighton. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet. Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Potatohauler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Potatohauler wants it to stay on the feet. No luck for Leighton with that takedown attempt. Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Potatohauler stuffs the takedown. Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Potatohauler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Potatohauler throws a counter combo. Leighton with a poor takedown and Potatohauler counters with a series of strikes. Leighton will be more careful next time no doubt. Joey Bob Potatohauler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Leighton motions for Potatohauler to come forward. Leighton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Potatohauler throws a counter combo. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leighton.
Potatohauler unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Potatohauler 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! After winning the bout, Joey Bob Potatohauler 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:
PF19 Dimitrov v Philips
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lydon throws a looping overhand right but Potatohauler ducks down to avoid it. #TD# Potatohauler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lydon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Potatohauler looking to sit in guard and control but Lydon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Potatohauler pulls Lydon in close to prevent any damage. Potatohauler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lydon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lydon is looking to work some ground and pound but Potatohauler has wrist control. Lydon wants to control from the top but Potatohauler keeps moving. Lydon controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Potatohauler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Lydon controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Potatohauler keeping full guard, as Lydon tries to pass. Lydon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Potatohauler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Potatohauler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Lydon controlling Potatohauler's posture. Potatohauler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Potatohauler controls from within his opponent's guard. Lydon pulls Potatohauler in to control the position. Lydon is trying to keep Potatohauler in close.
#T3# Potatohauler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lydon is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Lydon as Potatohauler shoots in. Potatohauler backing away here, and Lydon unleashes a leg kick that just misses. A nice leg kick from Lydon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Lydon is avoiding it.
Lydon swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Lydon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Potatohauler fails with the takedown. Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Lydon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potatohauler. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potatohauler fails with the takedown and Potatohauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Potatohauler ducks under a wild hook from Lydon. Lydon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
#T4# Potatohauler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lydon counters with a body kick that stops Potatohauler in his tracks momentarily. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Lydon circles away.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potatohauler moves away. Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potatohauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon. Potatohauler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Potatohauler scores with a nice strike. Decent striking displayed by Lydon there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lydon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt. A slapping leg kick lands for Lydon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lydon scores with a jab to the head.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lydon stuffs the takedown. Potatohauler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Potatohauler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Potatohauler misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Potatohauler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lydon defends it nicely. Lydon takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses. Nice sprawl there from Lydon as Potatohauler shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Potatohauler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lydon defends it nicely. Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lydon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Potatohauler shoots for a double leg takedown but Lydon sprawls well. He's pushed Potatohauler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lydon lands with a hook. Potatohauler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lydon with a nice cross.#T1# Lydon scores with a jab to the head.
Johnny Lydon seems to be getting the better of the standup. A chopping leg kick lands by Lydon. Potatohauler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Potatohauler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lydon lands a nice shot that snaps Potatohauler's head back.
Potatohauler has a takedown stuffed. Potatohauler blocks the body kick.
Lydon lands with a nice body kick. Lydon scores with a jab to the body. Potatohauler throws a series of punches but Lydon avoids them all with ease. Lydon looks like he wants to counter punch here. Potatohauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lydon.
#T2# Lydon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Potatohauler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Potatohauler throws a nice looking combination but Lydon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lydon lands with a nice body punch. Lydon swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Potatohauler is just out of range. Potatohauler throws a sloppy head kick and Lydon counters with a right hand to the body. Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lydon throws a leg kick which misses Potatohauler's front leg but catches the back leg as Potatohauler tries to avoid it. Potatohauler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lydon tries to sprawl out of it but Potatohauler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lydon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lydon lands with a good body shot.#T3# Lydon lands a two punch combo.
Lydon lands a head shot. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A cross from Lydon lands.#KD2# Lydon cracks Potatohauler with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Potatohauler looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lydon finish him?
#ROC2#Potatohauler is rocked! 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! Potatohauler leaves his chin hanging out and Lydon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Potatohauler crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lydon! Post fight, an emotional Johnny Lydon said 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1# Crunch! Dementia slams his shin into Potatohauler's torso. Dementia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potatohauler. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dementia paws at him with a jab and circles away. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick. Potatohauler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pugilistic Dementia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dementia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potatohauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dementia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potatohauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dementia scores with a spinning back kick! Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Dementia.
Potatohauler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dementia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler looks to throw the jab but Dementia is out of range. A quick step to the side and Dementia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Potatohauler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dementia. Dementia obviously looking to wear him down.
Potatohauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dementia. Potatohauler misses the shot to the body. #T1# Potatohauler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but Dementia uses good head movement to avoid it. Dementia tried to counter with a leg kick but Potatohauler avoided it. Potatohauler scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2# It looks like Pugilistic Dementia has been cut. Dementia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potatohauler is out of range and Dementia settles back down. Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2# Potatohauler has managed to clinch.
Dementia misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dementia. Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Dementia gets through Potatohauler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Potatohauler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dementia is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him. Potatohauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dementia working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dementia. Dementia pushes off an throws an elbow but Potatohauler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2# Potatohauler pushes off an throws an elbow but Dementia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Potatohauler wants to break free but Dementia has control.
#BC2# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dementia takes a swing at Potatohauler's ribcage but misses. Potatohauler tries to clinch up. This has been an exciting period of action! A low kick from Dementia is predictable there and Potatohauler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dementia throws a chopping leg kick but Potatohauler manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Potatohauler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dementia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potatohauler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Dementia dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
A big left from Dementia misses. Potatohauler scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potatohauler is defended easily by Dementia. Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler.#T3# Potatohauler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Dementia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Potatohauler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dementia cracks a nice hook into Potatohauler's ribs. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Dementia pushes him off. Dementia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Dementia. Dementia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Dementia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice takedown defense from Dementia. No joy for Potatohauler on that attempt. Dementia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dementia connects with a jab.#T4# Dementia throws a half hearted mid kick. Potatohauler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Dementia moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Dementia lands with a right hand. #CL2# Potatohauler has Dementia up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Dementia lands with a short head shot on the inside. Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dementia just stands there and leans against the cage. Dementia tries to land knees in the clinch but Potatohauler avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dementia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dementia throws a big shot that misses. Dementia leaves Potatohauler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Potatohauler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Potatohauler lands with a hook. Dementia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Dementia pushes him off. Good exchange - Dementia coming out on top. A jab from Potatohauler misses. Dementia throws a big shot that misses. Dementia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dementia. Potatohauler does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dementia misses with a looping left. Pugilistic Dementia is winning the standup battle so far. Dementia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Potatohauler. A chopping leg kick lands by Dementia. Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL2# Potatohauler moves into range and clinches up with Dementia. Dementia throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Dementia has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler trying to control the position but instead, Dementia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Potatohauler into the cage. A right hand to the body from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dementia smiles and moves away.
Dementia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Potatohauler in his tracks. Potatohauler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Potatohauler throws a looping overhand right but Dementia ducks down to avoid it. Potatohauler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2##KD2# A jab-cross combination lands for Potatohauler and sends Dementia crashing to the mat! Potatohauler follows him down to the mat - Dementia regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, if Potatohauler 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.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Potatohauler is very close to passing his half guard. Potatohauler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Dementia wants to improve his position but Potatohauler is controlling well.
Dementia tries to kick Potatohauler off but Potatohauler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3# Potatohauler not landing any meaningful shots this time. Dementia is not content to let Potatohauler control the position. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dementia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potatohauler's head. Dementia lands with a slapping head kick. Dementia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potatohauler. Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. Potatohauler cracks Dementia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler 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. A cross from Dementia lands. Dementia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Potatohauler can do to turn this around? Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt. #T4# Dementia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dementia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dementia connects with a nice looking jab.
Potatohauler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dementia. Dementia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dementia misses with the body kick#TD2# and Potatohauler counters with a shoot takedown. Dementia fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB# Dementia has his foot on Potatohauler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Potatohauler works his way back into a safe position though. Potatohauler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB# Dementia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Potatohauler defends it easily. 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 Pugilistic Dementia will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pugilistic Dementia's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Dementia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potatohauler. A nice side step and Potatohauler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Dementia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dementia scores with a shot to the body.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dementia as he avoids it easily. Dementia half committed to a counter leg kick. Dementia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dementia sprawls well. Dementia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potatohauler gets slowly back to his feet. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Dementia's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bob Potatohauler. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dementia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage.#BC# Dementia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A solid leg kick lands there for Dementia.
Dementia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# Potatohauler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dementia counters with a stiff right hand. Potatohauler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dementia throws a quick inside leg kick. Dementia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Dementia throws a head kick but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler has his takedown stuffed and Dementia counters with a thumping low kick. Dementia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. An inside leg kick from Dementia misses. Dementia misses with a kick to the body.
Dementia lands a jab-cross combination. Potatohauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potatohauler there as he acknowledges the shot. Good leg kick by Dementia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dementia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Potatohauler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dementia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dementia paws at him with a jab and circles away. An inside leg kick from Dementia misses. Dementia throws a nice outside leg kick. Potatohauler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dementia. Pugilistic Dementia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dementia fakes the leg kick and cracks Potatohauler in the body. Dementia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Dementia throws a big shot that misses. Dementia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dementia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dementia cracks Potatohauler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3# Dementia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dementia. No joy for Potatohauler on that attempt. Dementia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Dementia just misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler 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. Potatohauler blocks the body kick.
#TD2# Potatohauler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Potatohauler lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Dementia pushes Potatohauler off and gets back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dementia!
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potatohauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Potatohauler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Dementia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dementia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potatohauler momentarily.
Dementia scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatohauler should have avoided that one. Dementia throws a leg kick but Potatohauler moved away. Dementia dodges the punch combination from Potatohauler.
Dementia avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Dementia thinks about countering with a body kick. Dementia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Potatohauler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dementia. Nice uppercut there from Dementia. Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dementia. Dementia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potatohauler.
And that's the end of the fight! Pugilistic Dementia showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dementia, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pugilistic Dementia! Pugilistic Dementia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1# Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potatohauler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okah. Potatohauler misses with a head kick.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Potatohauler tries to clinch up. Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Potatohauler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okah pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Potatohauler's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Okah misses with a wild combination.
Okah tries to clinch there but Potatohauler circles away.
Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okah as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bob Potatohauler. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Potatohauler misses its target. Okah misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Potatohauler misses. Okah wants to counter with a clinch but Potatohauler pushes him away. Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okah fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Potatohauler gets control of Okah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Potatohauler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Potatohauler wants to stand and escape but Okah is having none of it. #SU2# Okah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing. Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Potatohauler swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
A punch combination from Okah misses. Potatohauler is looking for a counter combo. Okah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potatohauler's waist but Potatohauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okah off to one side. Okah throws a combination that misses and Potatohauler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand. Okah misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler moves out of range. Okah tries for a takedown but Potatohauler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Okah moves out of range. Okah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Potatohauler moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Potatohauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Potatohauler swats away the attempt to clinch by Okah. Okah throws a series of punches but Potatohauler avoids them all with ease. Potatohauler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Potatohauler moves into the clinch. Potatohauler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okah fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potatohauler misses with a straight left. Potatohauler tries to clinch but Okah is having none of it. Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Okah.
Potatohauler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Potatohauler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A left and a right from Okah both land. Nice combination. Potatohauler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okah tries to clinch but Potatohauler is having none of it. #TD# Potatohauler gets a takedown into half guard. Potatohauler wants to pass the guard but Okah is defending well. Potatohauler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okah defending well though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4# Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Potatohauler. Potatohauler stops Okah from getting back to his feet.
Potatohauler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU# Potatohauler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Okah shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Potatohauler defends it nicely. Potatohauler is looking for a counter combo. Potatohauler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okah. 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! Potatohauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Potatohauler avoids the head kick by Okah.
It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL# Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches. Okah is trying to pull guard but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Potatohauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatohauler off to one side. Okah scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup. Okah keeps the fight on the outside. Okah unleashes a big counter combination but Potatohauler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler throwing a counter right hand but Okah manages to avoid it. Potatohauler is looking to clinch but Okah is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Potatohauler. No joy for Okah on that attempt. Potatohauler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okah's waist but Okah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatohauler off to one side. Okah misses with a takedown attempt and Potatohauler counters with a left and a right that stings Okah. Okah blocks a leg kick. Despite the aggression on Okah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Potatohauler moves out of range of the strikes. 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! Okah wants to clinch.#TD2# Okah shoots in and bounces Potatohauler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Potatohauler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Okah presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1# Okah is trying to pull guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah. Potatohauler prevents Okah from breaking the clinch. Potatohauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler shoots for a double leg takedown but Okah sprawls well. He's pushed Potatohauler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing. Potatohauler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okah manages to circle out of the way. Potatohauler throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Okah fails with the takedown.#T2##CL2# Okah has managed to clinch.
Potatohauler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the cage. Potatohauler can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Okah manages to break the clinch.
Okah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Potatohauler. Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatohauler circles away.
Potatohauler defending well as Okah loads up on a big left hand. Okah goes for a double leg but Potatohauler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Potatohauler continues to drive forward. Okah tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance. Okah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potatohauler circles away quickly and effectively. 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! Okah fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Potatohauler tries to counter by clinching up but Okah breaks away and moves out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potatohauler is defended easily by Okah.#CL2# Okah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3# Okah jumps guard but Potatohauler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Okah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okah smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okah's head. Potatohauler lands a nice shot that snaps Okah's head back.
Potatohauler punishes Okah's body with a nice straight punch. Potatohauler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Okah as he avoids it easily. Okah throws a right and a left that Potatohauler avoids nicely. Potatohauler throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Okah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Potatohauler closes the distance and clinches up with Okah, looking for a takedown. Potatohauler pushes Okah against the cage but Okah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Potatohauler shoots for a takedown but Okah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. Potatohauler throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# Okah pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Potatohauler back to the cage. Okah follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! Okah swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler. Okah lands a high kick!
Okah tries to clinch up but Potatohauler circles away and keeps his distance. Okah wants to clinch up but Potatohauler keeps it at a distance. Potatohauler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Okah instigates a clinch. Potatohauler lands a nice uppercut. Okah tries to break free but Potatohauler pushes him back against the cage. Okah wants to get back to striking at distance but Potatohauler won't allow it.
#TD# Potatohauler pulls guard effortlessly. Okah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Okah throws a right hand that Potatohauler ducks under and follows up with a left that Potatohauler also avoids with ease. Okah throws a nice looking combination but Potatohauler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Okah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potatohauler as he avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potatohauler.#TD2# Okah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potatohauler quickly recovers to half guard. Okah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Okah wants to get back to his feet.
Potatohauler keeping hold of Okah's head, controlling as best he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Okah stands up from half guard. #T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Potatohauler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Potatohauler circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Okah lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Potatohauler. No joy for Okah on that attempt. Okah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Potatohauler eats them both and turns towards Okah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Okah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Potatohauler swats him away and circles back towards the center. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
#T2##CL2# Okah gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Potatohauler pulls guard effortlessly. #ES# Potatohauler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Okah is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Okah shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Potatohauler sprawls well. Potatohauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okah gets slowly back to his feet. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghazi Okah. Potatohauler fails with a takedown attempt. Potatohauler shoots in but Okah avoids the takedown attempt easily. Okah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Potatohauler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okah stalks Potatohauler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Potatohauler's face. Potatohauler staggers backwards, shaken.#T3# Okah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Potatohauler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Potatohauler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sloppy strikes from Okah. Those never looked like landing. Okah doesn't succeed with the takedown and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Okah throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Potatohauler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Potatohauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Potatohauler darts in looking for a takedown but Okah gets double underhooks and turns Potatohauler into the cage. Potatohauler has his takedown stuffed and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Potatohauler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Potatohauler's waist but Potatohauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okah off to one side. #T4# Okah is looking to clinch. Okah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Joey Bob Potatohauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Okah avoids the head kick by Potatohauler.
Okah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okah misses with a takedown attempt - Potatohauler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. It looked like Potatohauler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah. Okah moves out of range of the strikes. Potatohauler is looking to clinch. Potatohauler shoots in but no luck this time. Okah scores with a three punch combo!
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Okah fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Ghazi Okah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Okah 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah! An out of breath Ghazi Okah 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2019 |
#R1# Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Potatohauler. Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Potatohauler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Potatohauler looks for a takedown but Benedetti sprawls well. Potatohauler shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Potatohauler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Benedetti scores with a head kick.
#CUT# It looks like Joey Bob Potatohauler has been cut.#CL2# Potatohauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Potatohauler lands a left hand.
Benedetti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Benedetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Potatohauler slows down the pace here.
Benedetti misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potatohauler counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Potatohauler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potatohauler.
#T1# Benedetti misses with an uppercut. #CL2# Potatohauler has Benedetti up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2# Potatohauler jumps guard.
Benedetti is looking to stand up but Potatohauler won't let him. Benedetti wants to stand and escape but instead Potatohauler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Potatohauler stays in close to Benedetti's body and controls the position. #SU2# Potatohauler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Benedetti, up you get! A head kick by Benedetti misses #CL2# and Potatohauler counters by moving into the clinch. Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler presses Benedetti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Benedetti is breathing heavily. Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch. Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Benedetti misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler cracks Benedetti with a nice body shot.#BC2# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Potatohauler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Benedetti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Potatohauler slows the pace down. Potatohauler is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benedetti is being controlled here. #SUB2# Potatohauler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Benedetti is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Potatohauler yanks on the arm and Benedetti is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Potatohauler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1# Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Potatohauler lands with a right that hurts Benedetti. Benedetti looks to clinch but Potatohauler throws a short knee that drops Benedetti. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
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Event:
EMP Grabber vs Pripyat
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1# Potatohauler swings widly with a right hand
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Potatohauler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Dali moves away from the strike by Potatohauler. Dali is looking to counter punch. Potatohauler throws a poor cross that misses
and Dali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Potatohauler scores with a hook. Potatohauler throws a series of punches but Dali moves out of range. Dali ducks under a wild hook from Potatohauler. Potatohauler swings widly with a right hand
and Dali counters with a nice uppercut. Potatohauler misses with a lunging right hand
and Dali counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Potatohauler throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dali to counter with a crisp jab. Potatohauler loads up on a big right hand but Dali slips the punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Potatohauler throws a lazy uppercut
and Dali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Potatohauler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dali throws a body kick that misses. Potatohauler misses with a right hand and Dali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Potatohauler swings and misses with a shot to the body and Dali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dali thinks about countering with a body kick. Dali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Potatohauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC# Potatohauler is rocked!#T1# Dali cracks Potatohauler with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Potatohauler tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dali pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Potatohauler is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arany Dali! A very excited looking Arany Dali made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SyFi - Aftermath 2
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson. Peterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler.#CL2# Peterson takes the fight into the clinch. Potatohauler is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potatohauler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Peterson's head.#CUT# It looks like George Peterson has been cut. Potatohauler lands with a nice body punch. Peterson moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes. Potatohauler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Potatohauler cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Potatohauler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Potatohauler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Peterson moves into the clinch.#BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss. 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!#CL2# Peterson moves into the clinch. A short left from Potatohauler. #BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot. Potatohauler looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range. A jab from Potatohauler misses. Peterson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1# Peterson moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes. Peterson tries to counter with a clinch but Potatohauler shakes him off and moves away. Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Peterson dips to his left and cracks Potatohauler with an uppercut! Potatohauler throws a right and a left that both miss. Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance. Peterson avoids the body shot from Potatohauler.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Potatohauler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Potatohauler throws a hook but Peterson blocks it. Peterson works Potatohauler's body with a nice hook. Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Potatohauler's hands. Potatohauler lands a nice shot that snaps Peterson's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.#CL2# Peterson pushes Potatohauler up against the cage in a clinch. Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Peterson. Potatohauler lands with a left to the head. Potatohauler tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson. Potatohauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peterson obliges. A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Potatohauler is defending well for now. Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peterson has Potatohauler pressed against the cage, preventing Potatohauler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Potatohauler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Potatohauler throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Peterson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peterson. Potatohauler wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler scores with a nice hook to the head. Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Potatohauler is blocking nicely.
Peterson lands a body shot. Potatohauler can't break the clinch.
Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards. #T3##BC# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Potatohauler lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Peterson lands an overhand right. Peterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peterson stuns Potatohauler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Peterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potatohauler. Potatohauler lands with a cross. #CL2# Peterson gets a clinch. Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2# Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Potatohauler in a clinch.
Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses. Peterson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.#T4# Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Potatohauler's head. A hook to the body from Potatohauler.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peterson takes a shot to the head. Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Potatohauler's head. Potatohauler tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position. Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peterson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
#CL2# Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Peterson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potatohauler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Peterson slips under a jab. Peterson moves away from the strike by Potatohauler. Potatohauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Potatohauler misses with a straight left. Potatohauler cracks Peterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2# Peterson moves into the clinch. George Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Peterson lands a body punch. Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Potatohauler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot. Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson. Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Potatohauler is just out of range. A swing and a miss from Potatohauler. Peterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab. Potatohauler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1# Potatohauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Potatohauler does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Potatohauler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Peterson closes the distance and pushes Potatohauler back into the cage. Potatohauler works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Peterson closes the distance and pushes Potatohauler back into the cage. Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Potatohauler. Potatohauler throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson. A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut. Peterson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Potatohauler. Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Peterson darts in and clinches Potatohauler up against the cage. Peterson takes a shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Potatohauler. Potatohauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. Potatohauler takes a shot to the head. #BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peterson. A jab from Potatohauler misses. Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potatohauler. Joey Bob Potatohauler is winning the standup battle so far. Potatohauler misses with a double jab.
Potatohauler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peterson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potatohauler scrambles back to his feet.#CL2# Peterson clinches. Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potatohauler pulls him back up using the underhooks. Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Potatohauler connects with a single shot there. Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Potatohauler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson. A jab from Peterson misses. #CL2# Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson. Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potatohauler or not. Potatohauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Potatohauler avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson. Peterson lands an uppercut. Potatohauler is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Peterson misses with a knee to the head. Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
#BC# Potatohauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Peterson moves into the clinch. Potatohauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
#T4##BC# Potatohauler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Peterson closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land. Peterson tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Potatohauler is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position. Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Potatohauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Peterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC# Potatohauler breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler lands a jab to the nose. Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potatohauler. Peterson tries to counter with a clinch but Potatohauler shakes him off and moves away. Peterson moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes.#CL2# Peterson darts in and clinches Potatohauler up against the cage. Peterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potatohauler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Peterson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Peterson's shoulder, as Peterson tries to avoid the shot. Potatohauler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson. Potatohauler misses with a straight left. Peterson tries to counter by closing the distance. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut. Peterson jabs Potatohauler to the body, keeping him at a distance. Peterson scores with a jab. Potatohauler acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Peterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peterson lunges at Potatohauler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potatohauler's hand. #CL2# Peterson pushes Potatohauler up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potatohauler. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet. Peterson connects with the punch. Potatohauler throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it. Potatohauler gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Peterson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Potatohauler is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Peterson! George Peterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SyFi 129
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1# Grill walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Potatohauler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Grill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Grill half committed to a counter leg kick. Grill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potatohauler. Grill is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've been informed that Potatohauler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Grill in a clinch.
Potatohauler lands a body shot. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler tries to throw a body punch but Grill avoids it by throwing Potatohauler back against the cage. Grill blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Grill manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grill counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Potatohauler throws a combination that misses letting Grill counter with a right hand. We've been told by Grill's head coaches at LOD London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Grill misses with a hook. Potatohauler throws a jab when Grill was well out of range. Grill looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Potatohauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Grill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Potatohauler misses with a right hand and Grill counters with a lovely straight right hand! Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grill counters with a lovely straight right hand! Potatohauler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A big right from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler misses with a few strikes there.
#T2# Potatohauler slips under a jab. Grill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Potatohauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Grill ducks under a wild hook from Potatohauler. An attempted straight right counter from Grill misses the target. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Potatohauler swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grill counters with a straight right hand. Potatohauler wants to clinch and Grill counters with a stiff right hand. Potatohauler misses with a body shot.
Grill slips a jab from Potatohauler. Potatohauler tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Potatohauler misses with a hook
and Grill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A big left from Potatohauler misses. Grill is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Potatohauler misses with a looping left. Potatohauler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grill. Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potatohauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Potatohauler throws an off balance right hand
and Grill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grill counters with a straight right hand. Potatohauler scores with a sloppy right hand. Grill should have avoided that one. Potatohauler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4# Potatohauler throws a sloppy body shot
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut. Grill scores with a jab to the body. Potatohauler moves in looking to clinch but Grill pushes him off. Potatohauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Grill circles away.
Potatohauler misses with a right hand enabling Grill to counter with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grill cracks Potatohauler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grill slips a straight right by Potatohauler. A big left from Potatohauler misses. A shot to the body from Potatohauler misses and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Potatohauler misses with a straight left. Grill throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Grill dominated that round. That's time! Grill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A telegraphed right hand from Grill misses the target. Potatohauler loads up on a big right hand but Grill slips the punch. Potatohauler misses with a right hand and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Potatohauler ducks under a wild hook from Grill. A little jabbing left from Potatohauler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Potatohauler tests Grill's chin there with a solid looking shot. Grill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Potatohauler to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Bob Grill has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Grill blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill. Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Potatohauler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler is looking to break free of the clinch but Grill has double underhooks. Grill blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Grill on the inside. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler swings and misses with a shot to the body and Grill counters with a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Grill. Potatohauler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Grill counter with a right hand. Potatohauler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grill stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
letting Grill counter with a right hand. #T2# Potatohauler throws a jab when Grill was well out of range. Potatohauler jabs at Grill's body. Potatohauler throws a looping overhand right but Grill ducks down to avoid it. Potatohauler throws a hook but Grill avoids it easily. Potatohauler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grill. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Potatohauler! But no joy. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potatohauler throws a right hand that misses
and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Potatohauler throws a jab when Grill was well out of range. Grill throwing a counter right hand but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. Potatohauler clobbers Grill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Grill tries to move into range but Potatohauler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Potatohauler throws a lazy uppercut
and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Grill throws a big shot that misses. Potatohauler throws a nice looking combination but Grill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Potatohauler rushes Grill and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Grill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grill comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with a slapping leg kick. Grill is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Potatohauler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with an inside leg kick. Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far. Potatohauler throws a jab but it's blocked by Grill. #T4# Potatohauler misses with a hook
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Potatohauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler closes the distance looking to clinch and Grill counters with a lovely straight right hand! Potatohauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with a straight right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Potatohauler misses. Grill scores with a jab to the jaw. Potatohauler misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bob Grill's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3##CL2# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Grill in a clinch.
Grill blocks a body shot from Potatohauler. Grill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Grill misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Grill.
Potatohauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grill blocks a body shot from Potatohauler. Grill blocks a body shot from Potatohauler. A right hook to the body lands for Potatohauler.
Potatohauler is trying to break the clinch but Grill has him pressed against the cage. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Grill backwards. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Potatohauler at a distance.
Potatohauler looks to throw the jab but Grill is out of range. Grill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# Potatohauler misses with a lunging right hand
and Grill counters with a leg kick. Grill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab. Potatohauler throws an off balance right hand
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut. Potatohauler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. 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! Potatohauler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grill counters with a left to the body. Grill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler looks to land a left hand but Grill moved out of range nicely. Grill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3# Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with a leg kick. Potatohauler connects with a nice looking jab.
Potatohauler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jab by Potatohauler. Potatohauler misses with a left hand and Grill counters with a left to the body. Potatohauler throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2# Grill is rocked!#CL2# Potatohauler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Oh Grill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. A hook to the body from Potatohauler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Grill seems to have got his legs back now. Grill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
A right handed body shot lands from Potatohauler.
#BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potatohauler manages to avoid it. Potatohauler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Potatohauler missing with a left hand there. Grill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Grill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potatohauler throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem. Grill misses with a right hand enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Potatohauler 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WeInSyd 35
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2# Potatohauler has Grill up against the cage in a clinch.
Potatohauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grill's elbow. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Grill scores with a shot to the side of Potatohauler's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. I was talking to Grill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Grill wants to get back to striking at distance but Potatohauler won't allow it.
#T1# Grill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Potatohauler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Potatohauler can turn it around. Grill is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Grill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Grill's face as he tries to break the clinch. Grill tries to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling the position. Potatohauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grill's elbow. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Grill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Grill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Potatohauler forces Grill back against the cage and clinches. Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Potatohauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grill fails to land. #T3# Grill misses with a short punch on the inside. Grill misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grill. Grill blocks a body shot from Potatohauler. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Grill blocks an uppercut.
Grill throws a head punch that misses. Grill blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Grill will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Potatohauler tries to clinch but fails miserably and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches. Grill is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him. Grill is trying to break free. Grill has had enough of the clinch but Potatohauler keeps him there for the moment. A body shot lands from Potatohauler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Potatohauler. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
#T1# Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Grill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grill has had enough of the clinch but Potatohauler keeps him there for the moment. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grill lands with a left to the head. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Grill uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Grill blocking some punches.
Grill is trying to break free. Grill blocking some punches.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Good body shot from Potatohauler.
#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grill's elbow. Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Grill throws a head punch that misses. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Potatohauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Grill controls his hands.
A short right from Potatohauler. Grill is trying to break free. Grill tries to circle away but Potatohauler has him pinned against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Grill is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Potatohauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Grill fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. #T1# Grill misses with a hook from the clinch. Grill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Grill uses good head movement to avoid it. Grill blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler tries to throw a body punch but Grill avoids it by throwing Potatohauler back against the cage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. Potatohauler prevents Grill from breaking the clinch. Grill prevents a body shot from Potatohauler. Grill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grill. #T3# Potatohauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grill's elbow. Grill can't break the clinch.
#BC# Grill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Potatohauler tries to clinch there but Grill circles away.
Potatohauler darts in trying to clinch and Grill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Potatohauler moves to clinch but Grill breaks away and Grill counters with an inside leg kick. Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler wants to clinch. An attempted straight right counter from Grill misses the target.#T4# Potatohauler tries to clinch but Grill moves away and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler wants to clinch up but Grill keeps it at a distance. Grill keeps the fight on the outside. Grill feinted there with a counter leg kick. Grill misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler saw that one coming. Grill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potatohauler. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grill swats him away and circles back towards the center. Potatohauler darts in trying to clinch and Grill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grill swats away the attempt to clinch by Potatohauler. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Potatohauler tries to clinch up and Grill counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Bob Grill showed his dominance in that final round. I think Grill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Potatohauler instigates a clinch. Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Murphy. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potatohauler. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Murphy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler lands with a left to the head. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1# Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler working some nice short punches in the clinch. Murphy throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Potatohauler on the inside. Potatohauler takes a shot to the head. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Potatohauler on the inside. #T2# Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a right hand. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Potatohauler. Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Potatohauler clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage. Joey Bob Potatohauler has scored more points in the clinch so far. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. Potatohauler lands a right hand. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
A short left from Potatohauler. Murphy lands a left hand.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. #T3# Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
#T4# Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Potatohauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
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! Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Murphy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL# Potatohauler has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potatohauler's elbow. Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A shot in the inside from Potatohauler. Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Murphy tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Potatohauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler lands with a light punch inside. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy lands a nice uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy. #T3# Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Potatohauler controls his hands.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Murphy cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot. Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy lands a nice shot to the body. Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Murphy. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Potatohauler blocking some punches.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mike Murphy. Well Potatohauler 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! An out of breath Joey Bob Potatohauler 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 #52
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a head punch that misses. Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler scores with a shot to the side of Curtis's head. Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Potatohauler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Curtis digs a right hand into Potatohauler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Potatohauler's gas tank. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. We've been informed that Potatohauler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis lands a shoulder strike. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
#T2# Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Curtis is pushing Potatohauler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short right from Potatohauler on the inside. Come on Curtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Curtis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Potatohauler or not. Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curtis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler takes a shot to the head. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Curtiss head. Curtis misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potatohauler. Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Potatohauler scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4# Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Curtis. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Potatohauler scores with an uppercut up the middle. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler dominated that round. That's time! Curtis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Curtis looks to land a combination but Potatohauler avoids it well. Curtis missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Potatohauler darts in and clinches Curtis up against the cage. Curtis takes a shot to the head. Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Potatohauler working aggressively here.
Curtis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Potatohauler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler lands a hook that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. #T1# Curtis lands a nice uppercut. Potatohauler has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Potatohauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curtis's efforts to push away. Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Potatohauler has double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Curtis's face as he tries to break the clinch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head. Curtis is working Potatohauler over against the cage. Potatohauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Curtis tries to stall but Potatohauler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curtis cracks Potatohauler with a nice body shot. Potatohauler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler misses with some punches.
Curtis scores with an uppercut up the middle. Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curtis. 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! Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis. #T3# Potatohauler blocks a body shot from Curtis. Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis has had enough of the clinch but Potatohauler keeps him there for the moment. Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Curtis stalling the fight.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Potatohauler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Curtis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A shot in the inside from Curtis. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Curtis misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4# A nice left hand lands by Potatohauler.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands with a light punch inside. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler lands with a short head shot on the inside. Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Potatohauler avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bob Potatohauler 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. This is the final round! #R3# Curtis lands with a nice body punch. Potatohauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Curtis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Potatohauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Potatohauler clinches up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis tries to work over Potatohauler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler is controlling him. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Potatohauler keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Curtis blocking some punches.
Potatohauler lands a hook to the side of the head. Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis tries a body shot but Potatohauler blocks it.
Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Potatohauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis. Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2# Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Curtis pushes Potatohauler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Potatohauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Potatohauler swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Potatohauler misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Potatohauler controls the action.
Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Potatohauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Curtis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Potatohauler fails to land. Curtis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook from the clinch. Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis is trying to break the clinch but Potatohauler has him pressed against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potatohauler. Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Potatohauler misses with the head strike.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Potatohauler has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Potatohauler's ribcage. Potatohauler let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4# Potatohauler lands a right hand. Curtis misses with the head strike.
Frank Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Curtis is looking to control Potatohauler's arms but Potatohauler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Curtis has his back to the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Potatohauler. A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Potatohauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis. Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Potatohauler misses with a short punch on the inside. Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potatohaulers head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Potatohauler lands a shoulder strike. Potatohauler prevents a body shot from Curtis. Potatohauler throws a head punch that misses. Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Curtis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Joey Bob Potatohauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Potatohauler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bob Potatohauler! Our winner, Joey Bob Potatohauler, 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:
NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler scores with a jab. Lloyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Potatohauler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lloyd on the side of the head. Lloyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potatohauler thows a left - swing and a miss! Potatohauler misses with a looping right. Potatohauler misses with a jab to the body
and Potatohauler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Potatohauler misses with a straight left. Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Potatohauler moved out of range. Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Potatohauler misses with a looping left. Potatohauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Potatohauler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lloyd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potatohauler swivels and escapes. Potatohauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Potatohauler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Potatohauler misses with a shot to the body and Lloyd counters with a right hand to the body. Lloyd cracks Potatohauler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# Nice defenses there by Lloyd. Potatohauler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lloyd misses with a two punch combination.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler. Lloyd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Lloyd misses the shot to the body. Lloyd moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes. Potatohauler thuds a left hand into Lloyd's body. Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Lloyd walks into a straight right hand from Potatohauler. Potatohauler connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off. Potatohauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
Potatohauler misses the jab. Lloyd missing with a left hand there. Potatohauler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Potatohauler lands a nice looking body shot.
Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Potatohauler lands a head shot.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler. Lloyd staying out of range there. Potatohauler avoids the body shot from Lloyd.
Potatohauler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Lloyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potatohauler.
Lloyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lloyd swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Potatohauler to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2# It looks like Frank Lloyd has been cut. Potatohauler scores with a jab. Lloyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2# Lloyd is rocked! Potatohauler cracks Lloyd with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler! After winning the bout, Joey Bob Potatohauler 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:
NJMMA #40: Colnago v Braddock
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1# Potatohauler throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range. Potatohauler loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch. Potatohauler misses with a straight right. Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Potatohauler's coach down at Omerta MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Potatohauler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Murhaa scores with a shot to the body.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Potatohauler. The fighters circling - Potatohauler throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Potatohauler lands with a shot to the body. Murhaa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Potatohauler as he avoids it easily. Potatohauler misses the jab. Murhaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Murhaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potatohauler as he jumps to the side. #CL# Murhaa gets in close and instigates a clinch. Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. Murhaa throws a head punch that misses. Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Potatohauler backwards. Potatohauler blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Potatohauler uses good head movement to avoid it. Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Potatohauler. Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murhaa stalls. A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land. #T2##BC2# Potatohauler manages to break the clinch.
Potatohauler throws a hook but Murhaa avoids it easily. Murhaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potatohauler throws out the jab. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Potatohauler throws an off balance right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand. Murhaa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Potatohauler throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range. Potatohauler looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely. Murhaa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Potatohauler jabbing away but nothing is landing. Joey Bob Potatohauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Potatohauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murhaa scores with a punch to the head. Potatohauler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Potatohauler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Murhaa misses with a looping left. Potatohauler throws a jab but it's blocked by Murhaa. Potatohauler throws a body shot but no joy. Murhaa moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes. A swing and a miss from Potatohauler. Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. Murhaa tests Potatohauler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3# Potatohauler throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot. Nice cross by Murhaa. Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes. Murhaa swings for the body but Potatohauler moves out of range.
Potatohauler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhaa.
Potatohauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Potatohauler misses with a looping left. Potatohauler scores with a nice strike. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut. Murhaa throws out a powerful jab. Potatohauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Potatohauler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa. The crowd cheers as Potatohauler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though. Murhaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potatohauler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Potatohauler misses with a hook. 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! Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potatohauler.
A jab from Potatohauler misses. Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Potatohauler manages to circle out of the way. Murhaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Potatohauler.#T4# Potatohauler on the wrong end of a nice hook. Potatohauler walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa. A big right from Potatohauler misses. Potatohauler throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Potatohauler misses its intended target. Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Murhaa moves out of range as Potatohauler strikes. Potatohauler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Potatohauler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Murhaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potatohauler. Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Murhaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Murhaa misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler saw that one coming. Potatohauler moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Potatohauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Potatohauler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhaa at a distance.
Murhaa throws a hook but Potatohauler blocks it. Murhaa scores with a nice strike. Murhaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD2# Potatohauler lands a big uppercut and Murhaa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Murhaa looks OK. Potatohauler waves Murhaa back to his feet!#ROC2# Murhaa is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Bob Potatohauler will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Murhaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Murhaa avoids the body shot from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Potatohauler just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2# Potatohauler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murhaa sprawling to the canvas! Murhaa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Potatohauler finish him?!
Oh Murhaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Potatohauler. Murhaa walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Potatohauler! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
NJMMA #27: Poppa v Muslim
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# A left and a right from Murphy both land. Nice combination. Potatohauler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potatohauler there as he acknowledges the shot. A jab from Potatohauler misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Murphy defending well as Potatohauler loads up on a big left hand. Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nice uppercut lands for Potatohauler. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy takes one on the button.#ROC2# Murphy is rocked! Potatohauler jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice defenses there by Murphy. Potatohauler misses with a wild body shot. Potatohauler throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily. Potatohauler misses with an uppercut
#CL# and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Potatohauler breaks the clinch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Potatohauler jabbing away but nothing is landing. As Potatohauler tries to get set, Murphy tries to push him back and clinch up but Potatohauler manages to avoid the attempt. Potatohauler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Potatohauler. Potatohauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Murphy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Potatohauler digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs. Potatohauler throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potatohauler thinking. Potatohauler misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potatohauler thinking. Joey Bob Potatohauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potatohauler. Potatohauler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy. Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Potatohauler throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it. Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Potatohauler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Potatohauler drops Murphy with a naaaaasty hook - Murphy is in real trouble here! Potatohauler dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler! Joey Bob Potatohauler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017 |
#R1# Potatohauler defending well as MgGee loads up on a big left hand. Potatohauler's jab looks to have found its range, popping MgGee under the eye.#CUT# It looks like Brutus MgGee has been cut. MgGee misses with an uppercut. Potatohauler saw that one coming. Potatohauler walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MgGee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Potatohauler swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MgGee's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
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