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Event:
SyFi 42
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Arago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aatrox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aatrox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aatrox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arago has time to react.
Aatrox clobbers Arago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aatrox throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Arago counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Aatrox has an active guard here but Arago has managed to pass into half guard.
Aatrox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arago.
Arago is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arago trying to control the position from guard on top but Aatrox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arago wants to pass the guard but Aatrox is keeping the position.
Arago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Aatrox is looking to stand up but Arago isn't so interested in that idea.
Aatrox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aatrox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aatrox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arago lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Arago is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aatrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arago on the ground.
Arago advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Arago seems to be looking for submissions.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Arago 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aatrox taking some punishment here, with Arago in his half guard. #SUB2#
Aatrox is defending against the submission attempts here by Arago.
#T3#
Arago works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aatrox is trying to escape the mount.
Arago tries to control but Aatrox wriggling away.
Aatrox wants to control but Arago is having none of it.#SUB2#
Arago working for a submission but Aatrox is keeping him at bay.
Arago raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Arago content just to control the position here.
Arago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aatrox is looking to escape.
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago lands a couple of good shots and Aatrox has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Well, with Arago on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Aatrox is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Arago is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Aatrox is defending well though. Arago let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago dominated that round.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arago shoots and misses
and Aatrox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago dives in and grabs Aatrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aatrox pushes down on Arago's head and hops out.
Gard Aatrox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Aatrox.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt.
Gard Aatrox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Aatrox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aatrox misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aatrox looks to land a right hand but Arago moved out of range.
Arago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aatrox pinned against the cage. Aatrox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Arago shoots in and gets a takedown into Aatrox's guard.#T1#
Arago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arago trying to control but Aatrox is working from the bottom.
Arago is in close to Aatrox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aatrox lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aatrox wants to control from the top but Arago keeps moving.
Arago is trying to control the position but Aatrox postures up. #SUB2#
Arago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aatrox defends well.
Arago pulls Aatrox in close to prevent any damage.
Arago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arago can't keep his opponent in guard - Aatrox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Arago manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Aatrox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arago tries to strike from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arago is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Arago advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Arago.
Arago trying to mount his opponent but Aatrox defends it.
Aatrox is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Arago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arago working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Arago controlling the pace.
Aatrox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arago with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aatrox trying to get back to full guard but Arago takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
Arago controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Arago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aatrox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arago distracts Aatrox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aatrox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aatrox keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago tries to advance to mount but Aatrox denies him.
Aatrox takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Arago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Arago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arago cracks Aatrox with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Aatrox struggling a bit here.
Aatrox strikes from the bottom but Arago takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Arago cracks Aatrox with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Arago won't let Aatrox get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ivan Arago has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Aatrox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aatrox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Arago controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Arago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Aatrox is working to get back to half guard.
Arago putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arago controlling his opponent.
Arago lands a big elbow.
Arago landing strikes from the mount and Aatrox is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arago sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Aatrox taking shots to the head.
Aatrox working to try and regain half guard.
Arago has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aatrox's face.
#ROC2#
Aatrox is rocked!#SUB2#
Arago working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Aatrox turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Arago off and cradles Aatrox's limp body as Arago celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Arago!
A very excited looking Ivan Arago 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:
WeInSyd 6
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Arago shoots and misses
and Shorton counters with a right hand to the body.
Arago tries for a takedown but Shorton circles away easily
and Shorton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shorton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shorton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Arago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shorton is defending well.
Bill Shorton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Shorton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arago takes a shot to the head.
Shorton lands a left hand.
Shorton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arago looks winded!
A short uppercut from Shorton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shorton.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arago jumps guard but Shorton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shorton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shorton - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Shorton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shorton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shorton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton lands a hook that snaps the head of Arago backwards. #ROC#
Arago is rocked!
Arago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arago is still on wobbly legs! Can Shorton finish him?
Shorton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Shorton dips a shoulder and cracks Arago with a mighty uppercut! Arago falls back against the cage and Shorton unloads with a barrage of strikes! Arago is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shorton screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Shorton!
Bill Shorton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Event:
SyFi 22
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Borrego scores with a nice head shot.
Arago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borrego sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arago somewhat.
Borrego definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt.
Arago is looking to clinch but Borrego is avoiding it.
Arago looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Arago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Borrego pushes Arago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borrego misses with the head strike.
Borrego prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Borrego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Borrego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
Borrego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Arago gets control of Borrego's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Arago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borrego defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Arago is looking for a triangle but Borrego pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Borrego gets to his feet - Arago follows without any prompting. #T1#
Arago darts in trying to clinch
and Borrego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Borrego counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Borrego closes the distance and pushes Arago back into the cage.
Arago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Borrego to keep the fight standing.
Borrego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borrego lands a nice shot to the body.
Borrego scores with a shoulder strike.
Arago is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Borrego is trying to break the clinch but Arago is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Borrego.
Arago looks winded!
Borrego lands with a short shot to the head.
Arago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borrego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arago backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borrego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Borrego on the inside. #T2#
Arago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borrego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aragos head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borrego.
Still in the clinch, Borrego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borrego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borrego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borrego lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Borrego.
A right hook to the body lands for Borrego.
Borrego is stalling here.
Borrego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Borrego.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borrego.
Borrego wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arago has him pressed against the cage.
Arago jumps guard but Borrego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arago takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Borrego.
Arago tries to pull guard but Borrego won't allow it.
#T3#
Arago tries to pull guard but Borrego holds him up against the cage and eventually Arago drops back down to his feet.
Borrego lands an uppercut.
Arago takes a shot to the head.
Borrego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Borrego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borrego scores with a hook to the body.
Borrego slowing the pace effectively.
Arago takes a shot to the head.
Borrego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borrego scores with a shoulder strike.
Borrego creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Arago's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Arago drops to his knees and Borrego pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Borrego!
Mark Borrego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Event:
Bumfights 5: The Transition
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Pouncey scores with a hook to the body. Arago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arago looks for a takedown but Pouncey sprawls well.
Arago tries for a takedown but Pouncey circles away easily
and Pouncey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arago with a poor takedown
enabling Pouncey to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.#TD#
Pouncey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pouncey showed some decent athleticism there.
Pouncey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arago is looking to control Pouncey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arago avoid being mounted?
Pouncey is keen to just control but Arago is a slippery customer.
Pouncey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Arago looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pouncey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Pouncey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pouncey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arago gets full guard.
Pouncey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arago's head.
Arago throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pouncey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pouncey slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Arago.
Arago is trying to maintain the position but Pouncey is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Arago is looking to improve his position.
Pouncey is nestled in close to Arago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pouncey not doing much here.
Arago trying to hold on to Pouncey's head to control him but Pouncey postures up.
Arago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Pouncey is trying to control. Arago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pouncey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pouncey uses his free foot to push down on Arago's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arago.
Pouncey with shots to the head and body - Arago looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pouncey working the ground and pound effectively.
Pouncey raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pouncey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pouncey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pouncey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pouncey scoring with strikes but Arago is staying in there.
Pouncey lands a couple of good shots and Arago has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pouncey scores with punches to the body.
Pouncey lands punches and elbows.
Arago looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Arago tries to escape the position.
Pouncey lands strikes to the head.
Pouncey is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Arago. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T5#
Pouncey landing with strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Pouncey.
#ROC#
Arago is rocked!
Pouncey controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Arago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pouncey controlling the position well here. Arago rolled but Pouncey kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arago wants to escape the position.
Pouncey wants to control but Arago is keeping busy.
Pouncey controlling from the back.
Pouncey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T6#
Arago trying to control the position but Pouncey manages to sink in the hooks.
Pouncey scores with strikes from the back.
Pouncey is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Arago tries to escape but Pouncey has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
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!
Pouncey has Arago flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Arago right now.
#T7#
Pouncey scores with punches from the back.
Pouncey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Arago to escape the position.
Pouncey lands with a hammerfist to the side of Arago's head.
Pouncey tries to keep control of the position but Arago is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Arago's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pouncey trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pouncey not allowing Arago to control his hands.
Pouncey controlling from the back.
Pouncey is looking to control Arago but Arago is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8#
Pouncey is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Pouncey gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Pouncey gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Pouncey apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Arago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pouncey sprawls well. Pouncey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arago gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pouncey!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pouncey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arago tries to clinch but Pouncey is having none of it.
Pouncey cracks a nice hook into Arago's ribs.
Pouncey scores with a jab. Arago acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pouncey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouncey scores with a jab. Arago acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T9#
Arago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arago looks winded!
Arago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pouncey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arago takes one to the chin there.
Pouncey thuds his right hand into Arago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Arago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donk. Pouncey catches Arago right on the button with a cross.
Arago has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the body.
Pouncey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pouncey leaves Arago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pouncey scores with a hook to the body. Arago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pouncey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pouncey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Pouncey dominated that round.
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#
Arago fails with the takedown.
Pouncey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pouncey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelvin Pouncey is winning the standup battle so far.
Arago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pouncey connects with a body shot.
Pouncey with a jab.
Pouncey scores with a decent looking hook.
Arago takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouncey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouncey throws a leg kick which misses Arago's front leg but catches the back leg as Arago tries to avoid it.
Arago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Pouncey has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouncey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arago with a poor takedown
and Pouncey counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelvin Pouncey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Arago.
Pouncey works Arago's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Pouncey shoots in and gets a takedown into Arago's guard.
Pouncey chips away with some ground and pound.
Arago is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pouncey distracts Arago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pouncey works over Arago with some ground and pound from guard.
Arago keeping moving, preventing Pouncey from controlling successfully.
Pouncey lands a couple of digs.
Pouncey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arago is keeping the position for now.
Pouncey forces his way into half guard.
Pouncey working over Arago with some ground and pound. Arago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Pouncey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arago knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arago is looking to control Pouncey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arago avoid being mounted?
Pouncey slows the pace down in half guard.
Pouncey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pouncey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arago is looking to get back to full guard here but Pouncey has managed to pass to side control instead.
Arago misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3#
Arago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pouncey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pouncey is looking to take a break and control but Arago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arago seems a little lost for a moment, as Pouncey dominates the positioning.
Pouncey in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pouncey scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arago wants to control but Pouncey postures up.
Pouncey cracks Arago with a big elbow.
Arago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pouncey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pouncey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Arago is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Arago taking a bit of punishment here - Pouncey scoring with strikes.
Kelvin Pouncey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arago is trying to control Pouncey's posture but Pouncey avoids it.
Pouncey grinds an elbow into Arago's temple.
Pouncey controlling the position from side mount.
Arago takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pouncey scores with punches from side control.
Arago is still in real trouble! Can Pouncey finish him?#T5#
Pouncey lands a strong strike to the head of Arago. That's dazed him! Pouncey looking to finish here. Arago is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Pouncey lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey retains his heavyweight title!
Kelvin Pouncey 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.
The defeated Ivan Arago had this to say: 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Event:
CEFC 268
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Savage wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Savage gets caught napping as Arago dives in and scores a takedown. Savage manages to retain guard.
Arago is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savage's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago throws a big right hand that misses.
Savage keeping full guard, as Arago tries to pass.
Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savage tries to get out of the position.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Arago from controlling successfully. #T1#
Arago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Arago looking to pass the guard.
Arago lands a couple of digs.
Arago trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arago sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arago trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arago distracts Savage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arago trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Arago showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arago lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Arago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arago has Savage in his guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arago is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savage is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bobby's Bench Shop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T3#
Arago wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Arago is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arago passes Savage's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arago works his way into full mount!
Arago thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arago connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arago controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arago connects with a bit shot that sees Savage covering up! More strikes from Arago and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Arago is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Arago!
Ivan Arago took some time post fight to say the following; 'If he breaks, he breaks.'.
The defeated Randy Savage had this to say: 'I'm talking about all the way to the top, yeah. I'm justifiably in a position that I'd rather not be in. But the cream will rise to the top, ooh yeah. Macho Madness!'.
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Event:
Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch 1
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohlen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arago.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arago lands a leg kick that knocks Bohlen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bohlen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Bohlen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arago tries for a takedown but Bohlen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Arago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Bohlen tries to counter it with a takedown but Arago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bohlen counter with a right hand.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Arago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arago looks for a takedown but Bohlen sprawls well.
Ivan Arago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago shoots and misses
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bohlen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Arago with a poor takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
David Bohlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Arago misses with a takedown
and Bohlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Arago with that takedown attempt.
Bohlen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Arago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Arago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bohlen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arago somewhat.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
Arago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen avoids it really well and circles away.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
Bohlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arago shoots and misses
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Arago has managed to clinch.
Arago can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Bohlen 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##CL#
Arago clinches up with Bohlen and pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Arago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bohlen uses from the top position.
Arago is trying to keep Bohlen in close.
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.
Arago keeping full guard, as Bohlen tries to pass.
Arago working a defensive guard here.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohlen wants to pass the guard but Arago is keeping the position.
Arago is trying to control the position but Bohlen postures up.
Arago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohlen is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bohlen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arago is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohlen is aware though and is defending well.
Bohlen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bohlen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen tries to free his leg and advance position but Arago is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Arago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arago pulls Bohlen in close to prevent any damage.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bohlen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bohlen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohlen looking to sit in guard and control but Arago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arago is looking to work some ground and pound but Bohlen has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David Bohlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arago throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Arago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bohlen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for David Bohlen!
David Bohlen wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Azzaroni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arago shoots in for a takedown but Azzaroni shows good takedown defense.
Arago closes the distance and clinches up with Azzaroni, looking for a takedown. Arago pushes Azzaroni against the cage but Azzaroni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azzaroni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arago walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arago misses with a takedown
enabling Azzaroni to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azzaroni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Azzaroni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Azzaroni cracks Arago with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Arago looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Azzaroni finish him?
#CUT2#
It looks like Ivan Arago has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azzaroni shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Arago takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Azzaroni sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Arago bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romeo Azzaroni!
A relieved looking Romeo Azzaroni thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ivan Arago had this to say: 'He's like a piece of iron.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Arago fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bird sprawls well initially but Arago persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arago tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arago thows a huge punch but Bird dodges it nicely.
Arago is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Arago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bird could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Arago has cracked it and Bird is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Arago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Arago!
Ivan Arago looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'If he dies, he dies.'.
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