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Event:
Initiation IV
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Peralta with a hook.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peralta wants to counter the offense by Zaiou and move into the clinch position.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Zaiou pushes him off.
Zaiou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaiou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
A jab from Peralta finds it's way through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou slips a jab from Peralta.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zaiou duly obliges.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Peralta tests Zaiou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peralta looks to land a combination but Zaiou avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Zaiou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peralta napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Zaiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zaiou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peralta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Peralta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaiou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaiou 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.
Zaiou happy to just control the position for now.
Zaiou is looking to take a break and control but Peralta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peralta is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Peralta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zaiou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peralta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Zaiou is working for a kimura but Peralta is defending it quite comfortably.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Zaiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peralta is just riding it out for now. Zaiou eventually gives up the hold.
Zaiou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zaiou tries to pass to full mount but Peralta defends it.
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. Zaiou connects with a nice short shot to Peralta's temple.
Zaiou lands with a punch from half guard.
Peralta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zaiou wants to free his trapped foot but Peralta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaiou is keen to just control but Peralta is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peralta is looking to improve his position.
Peralta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaiou scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Zaiou seems to be working for a kimura but Peralta defends the submission attempt.
Peralta tries to get to full guard but Zaiou has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaiou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peralta is pressing down on Zaiou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaiou is working Peralta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Peralta tries for a takedown but Zaiou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaiou misses with an uppercut.
Peralta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaiou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaiou wants it to stay on the feet.
Rich Zaiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Peralta.
Zaiou misses with a hook.
Peralta looks for the body kick but Zaiou saw that one coming.
Zaiou lands a jab to Peralta's midsection.
Zaiou throws a looping overhand right but Peralta ducks down to avoid it.
Zaiou scores with a shot to the body.
Zaiou is looking to wear down Peralta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Peralta clinches up against the cage.
Zaiou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peralta has Zaiou pressed against the cage.
Peralta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC2#
Peralta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peralta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peralta loads up on a big right hand but Zaiou slips the punch.
Rich Zaiou is winning the standup battle so far.
Peralta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaiou sprawls well. Zaiou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Peralta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peralta throws a combination. Zaiou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaiou digs a good body shot into Peralta's ribs.
Zaiou throws a body punch but Peralta moves out of range.
And Peralta tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaiou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zaiou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peralta throws out the jab.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou takes a swing at Peralta's ribcage but misses.
Zaiou misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Peralta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaiou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peralta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peralta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Peralta rushes Zaiou and presses him up against the cage.
Zaiou utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peralta can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaiou.
Peralta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaiou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaiou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peralta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peralta.
Zaiou tries to stall but Peralta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peralta wants a takedown.
#T3##BC#
Zaiou manages to break the clinch.
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
Peralta dips to his left and cracks Zaiou with an uppercut!
Zaiou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Zaiou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peralta can do to turn this around?
Zaiou lands a nice looking body shot.
Peralta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Zaiou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peralta's hands.#T4#
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou scores with a hook to the body. Peralta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Peralta gets caught flat footed, as Zaiou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Zaiou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaiou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaiou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaiou being controlled here momentarily.
Zaiou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaiou slaps away a takedown attempt from Peralta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Zaiou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peralta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaiou controls the pace.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peralta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaiou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaiou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peralta working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Zaiou lands a couple of elbows.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaiou looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peralta's head.
Peralta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Zaiou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peralta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaiou has Peralta in his guard.#REVB#
Peralta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Zaiou looking to control.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Peralta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaiou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Zaiou is in close to Peralta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaiou postures up and lands a big shot to Peralta's brow.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peralta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaiou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaiou advances position into side control!
Peralta is not content to let Zaiou control the position. #SUB#
Zaiou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peralta is trying to control Zaiou's posture but Zaiou avoids it.
Manu Peralta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaiou moves into full mount!
Zaiou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaiou landing punches.
Peralta doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Peralta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaiou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peralta is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Zaiou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaiou 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Peralta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stallone's head backwards.
Peralta scores with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stallone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peralta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Stallone shoots in and bounces Peralta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peralta 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stallone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Peralta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peralta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stallone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Peralta controlling from the top position.
It looks like Peralta 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.
Stallone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peralta pushes down on Stallone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stallone is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stallone defending well though.
Peralta wants to pass the guard but Stallone is defending well. #SUB#
Stallone looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Peralta 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stallone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peralta is working away from the top position though.#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. Peralta connects with a nice short shot to Stallone's temple.
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stallone trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stallone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peralta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Stallone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peralta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Peralta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stallone on his heels. He'll look to pass Stallone's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Peralta controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Peralta 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#
Peralta throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Peralta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stallone's half guard.
Peralta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peralta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Peralta in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peralta seems to be working for a kimura but Stallone defends the submission attempt.
Peralta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peralta working over Stallone with some ground and pound. Stallone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manu Peralta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peralta is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peralta is taking a breather. Stallone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stallone is concentrating on defense, preventing Peralta from advancing position.
Peralta wants to free his trapped foot but Stallone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peralta wants to take a breather but Stallone is having none of it.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Stallone is looking to control Peralta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallone avoid being mounted?
Peralta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Stallone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peralta pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peralta seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Peralta. #SUB#
Stallone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peralta pulls his head out easily.
Peralta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peralta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stallone defending well though.
Stallone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peralta is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Peralta performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peralta lunges at Stallone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stallone's hand. #TD#
Stallone gets a double leg takedown into Peralta's guard.
Stallone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallone postures up.
Peralta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Peralta keeping full guard, as Stallone tries to pass.
Peralta has Stallone pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Stallone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Peralta 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Peralta.
Peralta motions for Stallone to come forward. Peralta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stallone tries to counter with a takedown but Peralta is quick to defend against it.
Peralta throws a right hand that Stallone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stallone also avoids with ease.
Peralta with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Peralta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stallone!
Peralta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Peralta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone is trying to control Peralta's posture but Peralta avoids it.
The referee asks Peralta politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Peralta prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Peralta tries for a kimura but Stallone is defending well. #T1#
Peralta working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Peralta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stallone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peralta is looking to take a break and control but Stallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Peralta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stallone wants to control but Peralta postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peralta trying to control the action but Stallone is working from the bottom.
Peralta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallone tries to improve position but can't.
Stallone is letting Peralta control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Peralta is trying to get an arm triangle but Stallone is defending well.
Peralta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Stallone can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Stallone dodges the ground and pound from Peralta.
Peralta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stallone keeps working.
Peralta controls the position from side control.
Manu Peralta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Peralta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stallone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stallone is trying to escape the position but Peralta is controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stallone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Peralta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peralta prevents Stallone from improving his position.
Peralta wants to free his trapped foot but Stallone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peralta slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peralta uses his free foot to push down on Stallone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stallone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Peralta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peralta 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Peralta!
During a confident post fight interview, Manu Peralta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
JBL 10 Brayden vs Point
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Peralta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Point pushes Peralta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peralta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Point avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Point.
Point is working Peralta over against the cage.
Point is working Peralta over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Point.
Point is pressed up against the cage. Peralta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Point down to the mat. Point avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Peralta.
Peralta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Point tries to counter by clinching up but Peralta breaks away and moves out of range.
Peralta shoots in and drives through. Point sprawls well.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peralta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peralta throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peralta looks winded!
Peralta throws a sloppy body shot
and Point counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Point feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Peralta sprawling to the canvas! Peralta rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Point finish him?!
#ROC#
Peralta is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peralta leaves his chin hanging out and Point seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Peralta crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Point!
Brayden Point retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Brayden Point thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
JBL 9 Fresh Blood
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Top leaves Peralta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Top looks for the body kick but Peralta saw that one coming.
Peralta looks to clinch
and Top counters with a low kick, right behind Peralta 's knee.
A lazy body kick from Top #TD#
so Peralta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Peralta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Peralta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peralta passes Top's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Peralta is working for a kimura but Top is defending it quite comfortably.
Top really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peralta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peralta prevents Top from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Peralta wants to work for an arm triangle but Top is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Peralta slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Peralta wants to pass the guard but Top is defending well.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Peralta passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Peralta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Top manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Top is holding Peralta down, trying to stall.#SUB#
Peralta tries for a kimura but Top is defending well. #T2#
Top is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Top struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Peralta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Top is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Omega Level Event
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Peralta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoichkov on the side of the head.
Peralta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Stoichkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoichkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peralta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peralta cracks Stoichkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peralta misses with a takedown
and Stoichkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peralta misses with a combination
and Stoichkov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Stoichkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peralta doesn't seem phased though.
Peralta slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peralta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stoichkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peralta lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Peralta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoichkov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Peralta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stoichkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Peralta 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.
Peralta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Peralta working away.
Peralta throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stoichkov struggling a bit here.
Peralta scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Peralta has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stoichkov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Peralta yanks on the arm and Stoichkov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Peralta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaiou misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaiou won't be happy with that.
Zaiou can't do much from the bottom here.
Peralta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaiou keeps working.
Zaiou is looking to reverse the position.
Zaiou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peralta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Zaiou wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaiou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peralta prevents Zaiou from improving his position.
Peralta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peralta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaiou is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Zaiou is not content to let Peralta control the position.
Peralta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaiou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peralta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Zaiou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaiou, not yet.
Peralta 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.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Peralta 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaiou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Zaiou keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Peralta takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zaiou pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou is trying to keep Peralta in close.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Zaiou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peralta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peralta is pulling down on Zaiou's head to control his posture. #T3#
Peralta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaiou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Peralta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaiou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaiou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaiou looks to land a combination but Peralta avoids it well.
Peralta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peralta checks a leg kick.
A big right from Zaiou misses. #TD2#
Peralta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaiou's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou seems keen to control Peralta's posture.
Peralta looking to pass the guard.
Zaiou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Peralta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaiou motions for Peralta to come forward. Zaiou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peralta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaiou finds it's way round the side to connect with Peralta's head.
Peralta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaiou momentarily.
Zaiou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Zaiou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peralta throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Peralta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaiou tries to roll over but Peralta keeps him under control.
Zaiou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Manu Peralta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaiou gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou keeping moving, preventing Peralta from controlling successfully.
Zaiou is pulling down on Peralta's head to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Peralta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaiou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaiou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Zaiou passes Peralta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaiou is trying to control. Peralta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peralta has his hands clasped together around Zaiou's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peralta defends it well. #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.#SUB#
Zaiou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaiou throwing shots but Peralta is blocking nicely.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peralta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Zaiou is trying for a kimura here. Peralta looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zaiou wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Zaiou!
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Event:
JBL 3 Budo vs Dee
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Peralta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Jr checks a low kick from Peralta.
As Peralta looks to move away, Steve Jr throws a big counter combo but Peralta just gets out of the way.
Peralta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Peralta lands.
Steve Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peralta at a distance.
Steve Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Peralta.
Steve Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Peralta's shoulder, as Peralta tries to avoid the shot.
Steve Jr sizes up Peralta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Steve Jr moved away.
Peralta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peralta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Peralta blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peralta fails to land with a series of punches.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Steve Jr pushes him off.
Steve Jr misses with a straight left. #T1#
Steve Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steve Jr misses with a looping left.
Steve Jr blocks a head kick by Peralta.
Steve Jr throwing a counter right hand but Peralta manages to avoid it.
Steve Jr looks to land a left hand but Peralta moved out of range nicely.
Peralta takes one on the button.
Steve Jr throws a hook but Peralta avoids it easily.
Peralta looks to land a left hand but Steve Jr moved out of range nicely.
Peralta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Steve Jr lands a right hand from hell, dropping Peralta. Steve Jr pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steve Jr!
A very excited looking George Steve Jr 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:
Initiation
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Peralta.
Mendez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peralta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Mendez drives through and clinches with Peralta against the cage.
Peralta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peralta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendez or not. #BC2#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
Peralta looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Peralta throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Mendez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez lands with a nice body punch.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peralta tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peralta is looking to clinch. #TD#
Peralta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendez did well to prevent Peralta getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peralta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Mendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Peralta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peralta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peralta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peralta moves to back control. #SUB#
Peralta has managed to slip his arm under Mendez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mendez is tapping out! Submission win for Peralta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Peralta misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Peralta with an uppercut!
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peralta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Scanlan pushes him off.
Scanlan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peralta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scanlan is keeping the position for now.
Peralta prevents Scanlan from getting back to his feet.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peralta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving. #T1#
Peralta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Peralta as he connects with a hook.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scanlan moves out of range of the leg kick from Peralta.
Scanlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Peralta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peralta is trying to force a seperation but Scanlan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Scanlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peralta tries to clinch but Scanlan moves out of range.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan missing with a left hand there. Peralta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peralta scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Scanlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peralta.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scanlan! But no joy.
Peralta scores with a decent looking hook.
Peralta scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peralta closes the distance and clinches up with Scanlan, looking for a takedown. Peralta pushes Scanlan against the cage but Scanlan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Scanlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peralta.
Peralta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scanlan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peralta - the referee stops the clock and Scanlan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peralta. Scanlan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peralta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scanlan scores with a shot to the body.
Scanlan throws a hook but Peralta blocks it.
Scanlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connar Scanlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peralta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peralta defending well as Scanlan loads up on a big left hand.
Scanlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a lazy right hand but Peralta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scanlan looks to throw the jab but Peralta is out of range.
Peralta ducks under a wild hook from Scanlan.
Peralta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scanlan.
Peralta throws a right and a left that Scanlan avoids nicely.
Peralta misses with a right hand
and Peralta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scanlan walks into a straight right hand from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scanlan is out of range.
No joy there for Peralta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Scanlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Peralta misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peralta slips under a jab from Scanlan.
As Scanlan looks to move away, Peralta throws a big counter combo but Scanlan just gets out of the way.
Peralta takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Peralta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scanlan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peralta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peralta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peralta is pushing down on Scanlan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scanlan is fighting to maintain full guard but Peralta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scanlan is refusing to be controlled, as Peralta sits in half guard.
Peralta is controlling the pace.
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 Manu Peralta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scanlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peralta moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peralta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scanlan throws a big shot that misses.
Scanlan throws a hook to the side of Peralta's head but Peralta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scanlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peralta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peralta lands with a straight right. Scanlan didn't see that one coming.
Scanlan takes one to the side of the head.
Scanlan connects with a crisp jab.
Peralta scores with a jab to the head.
Scanlan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peralta manages to avoid it.
Peralta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Peralta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Scanlan 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!
and Peralta counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scanlan! He's just covering up as Peralta starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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