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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ding Dong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bamboo Face 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.
Ding Dong parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ding Dong to escape.
Bamboo Face working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ding Dong is not content to let Bamboo Face control the position.
Bamboo Face lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ding Dong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bamboo Face connects with a decent elbow.
Ding Dong taking a bit of punishment here - Bamboo Face scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a few punches from side control.
Ding Dong taking a bit of punishment here - Bamboo Face scoring with strikes.
Bamboo Face looks up at the clock and then as Ding Dong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bamboo Face smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bamboo Face looks up at the clock and then as Ding Dong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bamboo Face smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bamboo Face tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ding Dong's legs.
Bamboo Face working the ground and pound. #T1#
Bamboo Face cracks Ding Dong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bamboo Face landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bamboo Face working the body and head with strikes.
Bamboo Face landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bamboo Face working the body and head with strikes.
Ding Dong is looking for a sweep.
Bamboo Face working the head and body with strikes.
Bamboo Face scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bamboo Face lands an elbow.
Ding Dong looks winded!
Ding Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ding Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ding Dong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bamboo Face working the body and head with strikes.
Ding Dong 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.
Bamboo Face working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Ding Dong is working from the bottom.
Bamboo Face lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bamboo Face looks up at the clock and then as Ding Dong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bamboo Face smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bamboo Face lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ding Dong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ding Dong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ding Dong taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#Ding Dong is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face lands a strong strike to the head of Ding Dong. That's dazed him! Bamboo Face looking to finish here. Ding Dong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bamboo Face lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ding Ding Dong stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 171
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamboo Face.
Kodjia misses with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bamboo Face has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
Kodjia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kodjia throws a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bamboo Face misses with a jab to the body
and Kodjia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kodjia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamboo Face sets himself, and Kodjia steps forward looking for the clinch! Bamboo Face avoids it this time.
Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kodjia manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kodjia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kodjia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick lands for Kodjia.
Kodjia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bamboo Face staying out of range there.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kodjia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamboo Face throws an off balance right hand
and Kodjia counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Sammy Kodjia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamboo Face moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bamboo Face stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kodjia.#KD2#
Kodjia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bamboo Face sprawling to the canvas! Bamboo Face rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kodjia finish him?!
#ROC2#Bamboo Face 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!
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kodjia throws a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face is breathing heavily.
Kodjia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kodjia cracks Bamboo Face with a hook to the temple - Bamboo Face is on wobbly legs here! Kodjia swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bamboo Face falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kodjia wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Kodjia! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 161
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Spong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bamboo Face on his heels. He'll look to pass Bamboo Face's guard now, I'm sure.
Bamboo Face pulls Spong in close to prevent any damage.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bamboo Face swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bamboo Face looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bamboo Face lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bamboo Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet.
Spong is working hard here to advance position.
Bamboo Face is working Spong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bamboo Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bamboo Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bamboo Face working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Spong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spong has momentary wrist control but Bamboo Face slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Bamboo Face is proving a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face postures up and lands a big shot to Spong's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spong postures up in Bamboo Face's guard and throws a big left but Bamboo Face blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong wants to control from the top but Bamboo Face keeps moving.
Spong won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here.
Bamboo Face is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Spong cracks Bamboo Face with a solid left hand.
Bamboo Face looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
Bamboo Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Bamboo Face has wrist control.
Bamboo Face working a defensive guard here.
Spong stops Bamboo Face from standing up.
Bamboo Face controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Spong stands and throws Bamboo Face's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Bamboo Face is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Bamboo Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spong misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face is pushing Spong's head away, looking to escape. Spong manages to hold on to the position though.
Spong working away.
Bamboo Face manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spong's best efforts.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Spong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bamboo Face with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Bamboo Face is trying to get back to full guard.
Bamboo Face is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Bamboo Face keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bamboo Face trying to hold on to Spong's head to control him but Spong postures up.
Bamboo Face tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Bamboo Face is trying to maintain the position but Spong is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bamboo Face's head.
Spong is keen to just control but Bamboo Face is a slippery customer.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bamboo Face defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong 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#
Bamboo Face throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Bamboo Face looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Spong digs a good hook to Bamboo Face's body.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamboo Face can do to turn this around?
Bamboo Face defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Bamboo Face, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamboo Face finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Spong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bamboo Face has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bamboo Face bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spong's guard. #REVB#
Bamboo Face looking to sit in guard and control but Spong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spong lands a couple of digs.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. Bamboo Face uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by Bamboo Face!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Spong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bamboo Face is controlling Spong's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Bamboo Face will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong preventing the sweep.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bamboo Face works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bamboo Face doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spong is tightening it up a little... Bamboo Face has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bamboo Face reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bamboo Face taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Spong!
Daniel Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 490: Chukwuma v Shabanov
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rawse shoots in but Bamboo Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Bamboo Face stuffs the takedown.
Bamboo Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamboo Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bamboo Face misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rawse. Beautiful body shot.
Rawse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboo Face counters with a three punch combo that has Rawse backing up. Rawse nods at Bamboo Face to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Bamboo Face throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Rawse tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face gets to his feet and stands over Rawse, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rawse felt that one! Bamboo Face unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rawse from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Our winner, Ubungu Bamboo Face, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face swings widly with a right hand
enabling Neves to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Neves's head but Neves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Neves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bamboo Face.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.#CL#
Neves clinches with his opponent.
Neves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bamboo Face fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bamboo Face scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
Neves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face throws a series of punches but Neves moves out of range. #T1#
Bamboo Face staying out of range there.
Bamboo Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neves moves away.#CL#
Neves moves into the clinch successfully.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bamboo Face is trying to stall.
Neves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch.
Neves cracks Bamboo Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD#
Neves catches Bamboo Face napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Bamboo Face to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Bamboo Face is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neves postures up in Bamboo Face's guard and throws a big left but Bamboo Face blocks it. #T2#
Neves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neves being controlled here momentarily.
Neves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neves slips nicely into half guard.
Neves is thwarting Bamboo Face's attempts to control the position.
Neves 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.
Bamboo Face won't allow Neves to pass to mount.
Bamboo Face is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neves is pressing down on Bamboo Face's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bamboo Face is holding on for now.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Neves is keeping busy.
Neves works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Neves with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Neves is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Bamboo Face really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Neves is having none of it.
Neves looking to control but Bamboo Face is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bamboo Face can't escape the position.
Bamboo Face tries to hold on but Neves pushes him away.
Bamboo Face is looking to improve his position but Neves isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bamboo Face's face.
#ROC#Bamboo Face is rocked!#CUT#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 479: Phillips v Outlaw
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Telegin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Bamboo Face with a hook.
Bamboo Face throws a looping overhand right but Telegin ducks down to avoid it.
Bamboo Face looks to land a left hand but Telegin moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Telegin misses the target.#TD#
Telegin feints and as Bamboo Face raises his hands in defense, Telegin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Telegin lands a couple of elbows.
Bamboo Face looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bamboo Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telegin.
Telegin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamboo Face is keeping the position for now.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Telegin controlling him for the moment.
Bamboo Face is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Telegin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Telegin postures up.
#T1#
Telegin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bamboo Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bamboo Face wants to get back to his feet but Telegin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin throws a big elbow that misses.
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Telegin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bamboo Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Bamboo Face, not yet.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Telegin drops back looking for a leg! Bamboo Face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bamboo Face manages to kick Telegin off! Telegin jumps back into Bamboo Face's guard.
Telegin 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.
Bamboo Face is trying to keep Telegin in close.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Telegin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bamboo Face pulls Telegin in close to prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position.
Telegin throws a big elbow that misses.
Telegin throwing strikes from guard but Bamboo Face blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face working a defensive guard here.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face is adopting a defensive guard.
Telegin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Telegin looking to sit in guard and control but Bamboo Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bamboo Face stands up over Telegin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bamboo Face wants to control from the top but Telegin keeps moving.
Telegin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Telegin looking for a guillotine here but Bamboo Face defends easily.
Bamboo Face with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telegin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Telegin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bamboo Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telegin trying to keep a closed guard but Bamboo Face is proving a slippery customer.
Telegin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamboo Face is one step ahead there. #T4#
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVR#
Telegin distracts Bamboo Face with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bamboo Face is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telegin keeping moving, preventing Bamboo Face from controlling successfully.
Bamboo Face content to stall in guard here.
Bamboo Face must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bamboo Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Bamboo Face got a little sloppy there for a moment and Telegin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bamboo Face has managed to get both his arms back between Telegin's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bamboo Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Telegin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamboo Face is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sergey Telegin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Telegin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bamboo Face tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Telegin scores with punches and elbows.
Telegin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Telegin.
Bamboo Face tries to escape but Telegin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Telegin just sinks the hooks in.
Sergey Telegin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Telegin punishes Bamboo Face with strikes from the back mount.
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!
Bamboo Face is trapped and Telegin is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.#T1#
Bamboo Face breaks Telegin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Telegin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Telegin blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face looking to sit in guard and control but Telegin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Telegin preventing the sweep.
Telegin advances to half guard. #SUB#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bamboo Face defends it well.
Telegin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bamboo Face does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Telegin connects with a nice short shot to Bamboo Face's temple.
Telegin scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Telegin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bamboo Face trying to get back to full guard but Telegin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bamboo Face gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Telegin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bamboo Face is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Telegin there. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is defending against the submission attempts here by Telegin.
Telegin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bamboo Face controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Telegin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Bamboo Face wants to control but Telegin is keeping busy.
Telegin lands strikes from half guard.
Bamboo Face moves into full guard.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Telegin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Telegin trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Telegin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses.
Bamboo Face is looking to stand up but Telegin isn't so interested in that idea.
Telegin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bamboo Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Telegin scoring with some ground and pound.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Telegin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bamboo Face is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Telegin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bamboo Face tries to sprawl but Telegin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Telegin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Telegin here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bamboo Face is trying to maintain the position but Telegin is very close to passing his half guard.
Bamboo Face tries to roll over but Telegin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Telegin is working for a kimura but Bamboo Face is defending it quite comfortably.
Bamboo Face manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bamboo Face's head.
Telegin trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telegin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Telegin postures up.
Bamboo Face has control of Telegin's left arm, preventing Telegin from doing any damage.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Telegin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Telegin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamboo Face has momentary wrist control but Telegin slips an elbow through the middle.
Bamboo Face is adopting a defensive guard.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Telegin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Telegin trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Telegin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Telegin landing some decent shots from guard.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Bamboo Face escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telegin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Telegin trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom. #T3#
Telegin working some strikes from top position.
Bamboo Face is trying to keep Telegin in close.
Sergey Telegin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Telegin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telegin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamboo Face is keeping the position for now.
Bamboo Face trying to keep a closed guard but Telegin is proving a slippery customer.
Telegin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face pulls Telegin in close to his closed guard and prevents Telegin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Telegin stands and throws Bamboo Face's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Telegin throws an elbow but Bamboo Face slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4##SUB#
Telegin is trying to get an arm triangle but Bamboo Face is defending well.
Telegin lands a few punches from side control.
Telegin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Telegin in the domination position with Bamboo Face hanging on.
Bamboo Face is trying to get back to half guard.
Telegin wants to control but Bamboo Face is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Telegin lands an elbow.
Bamboo Face tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face is not content to let Telegin control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Telegin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Telegin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Telegin!
Sergey Telegin 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:
CFC 472: Tiotio v Chukwuma
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
No joy there for Outlaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bamboo Face lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outlaw circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Outlaw misses.
Bamboo Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face.
Outlaw throws a jab when Bamboo Face was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bamboo Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Outlaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bamboo Face misses with a lunging right hand
and Outlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Outlaw scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Outlaw misses.
Outlaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw throws a shot to the body.
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!
Outlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outlaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Bamboo Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outlaw lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Outlaw.#T1#
Bamboo Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bamboo Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Outlaw. #KD#
Outlaw drops Bamboo Face with a right and a left! Outlaw comes rushing in but Bamboo Face regains his composure and manages to keep Outlaw in guard.
#CUT#That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
Outlaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bamboo Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboo Face wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Outlaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Outlaw controlling him for the moment.
Bamboo Face is pulling down on Outlaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Outlaw, at least for the moment.
Outlaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outlaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Outlaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Ubungu Bamboo Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Devils Outlaw!
An out of breath The Devils Outlaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 464
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Xe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bamboo Face.
Xe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Xe ducked under it nicely.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamboo Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Xe sprawls well. He's pushed Bamboo Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xe lands a body shot.
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up.
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Xe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target. #TD2#
Xe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bamboo Face's guard.
Bamboo Face has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xe has passed into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamboo Face tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Xe grinds an elbow into Bamboo Face's temple.
Xe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bamboo Face some visible discomfort.
Xe trying to control the action but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Xe lands a nice forearm strike.
Bamboo Face looking for a sweep but Xe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Xe avoids the attempt from Bamboo Face to control.
Bamboo Face regains half guard.
Xe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Xe works his way into side control. #T2#
Xe in side control, throwing shots but Bamboo Face defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bamboo Face sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bamboo Face is looking to regain half guard here but Xe keeps moving and retains side control.
Bamboo Face defending against the ground and pound.
Xe trying to control the action but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Xe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bamboo Face is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face struggling a bit here.
Xe throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Xe is working Bamboo Face over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bamboo Face tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Xe postures up.
Xe is chipping away with strikes.
Xe gets to mount! Bamboo Face was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Xe trying to control but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Xe cracks Bamboo Face with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Xe working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Xe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bamboo Face is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Xe raining down shots from the mount!#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bamboo Face tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xe landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's time! Bamboo Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bamboo Face back to the cage. Xe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Xe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bamboo Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xe.
Xe throws a body punch but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Xe just misses with a punch to the body.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Xe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bamboo Face to the ground. Xe is now in Bamboo Face's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Xe prevents Bamboo Face from getting back to his feet.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bamboo Face trying to keep a closed guard but Xe is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xe thinking.
Xe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Bamboo Face.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Bamboo Face missing with a left hand there. Xe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Xe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Bamboo Face catches Xe right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Bamboo Face misses with a few strikes there.
Xe throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xe throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Xe lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Xe misses.
Bamboo Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xe misses with a wild body shot.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Bamboo Face stuffs the takedown attempt from Xe. Xe gets slowly back to his feet.
Bamboo Face defending well as Xe loads up on a big left hand.
Professor Xe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Xe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xe lands a slapping body shot.
Xe throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Bamboo Face misses the jab.
Bamboo Face takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Xe connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Xe digs a good body shot into Bamboo Face's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bamboo Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe cracks Bamboo Face with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Xe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Xe tries to bum rush Bamboo Face with a series of wild strikes but Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bamboo Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xe swings for the body but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Xe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xe throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Xe lands with a shot to the body.
Xe misses with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but Xe moves out of range.
Xe sizes up Bamboo Face with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#Jeez, Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bamboo Face connects with a right hand. Xe shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice strike.
Xe throws a body punch but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe works over Bamboo Face's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Xe lands a nice shot to the body.
Xe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bamboo Face stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
Xe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xe misses with a series of wild punches.
Xe throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Xe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bamboo Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Xe misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face is looking for a counter combo.
Xe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xe throws out a loose jab but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Xe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bamboo Face rather than just go for the knockout.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Xe manages to avoid it.
Xe lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Xe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bamboo Face sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xe somewhat.
Bamboo Face changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Xe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamboo Face.
#T3#
Xe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xe throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Xe. Beautiful body shot.
Xe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamboo Face doesn't seem bothered though. #TD2#
Xe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bamboo Face is trying to defend but Xe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bamboo Face on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face trying to control from the bottom.
Bamboo Face gets full guard.
Xe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Professor Xe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB#
Bamboo Face is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bamboo Face utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Xe with a nice head shot there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Professor Xe!
After winning the bout, Professor Xe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Maui pushes Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Maui trying to control the position but instead, Bamboo Face has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maui into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
Maui blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Maui has closed the distance and engaged Bamboo Face in a clinch.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Maui.
Maui taking a breather.
Bamboo Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maui scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Maui misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face tries to stall but Maui uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maui lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Maui looking to slow down the pace here.
Bamboo Face tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A short left from Maui.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maui misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bamboo Face breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Maui moves into the clinch.
Bamboo Face is trying to maintain a safe position but Maui gets an underhook and turns Bamboo Face into the cage.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maui prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Maui scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Come on Maui - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face looking to slow down the pace here.
Maui looking to stall.
Maui throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a double leg but Maui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maui tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Bamboo Face misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Maui counters with a nice right hand that sends Bamboo Face toppling to the canvas! Bamboo Face scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maui finish him?!#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Maui tries to clinch there but Bamboo Face circles away.
Raykuza Maui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maui slips under a jab.
Maui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bamboo Face with a body shot.
Maui tries to clinch up.
Maui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bamboo Face seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.#CL2#
Maui gets a clinch.
Maui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maui leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maui continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Maui misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Bamboo Face has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maui uses from the top position.
Maui being controlled here momentarily.
Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bamboo Face has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raykuza Maui dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamboo Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maui is looking to clinch but Bamboo Face is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Bamboo Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamboo Face misses with a looping right.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maui tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Maui instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raykuza Maui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maui backwards. #BC#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboo Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamboo Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamboo Face slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maui moves in looking to clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him off.#T1#
Maui tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bamboo Face counters with a left and a right... And another left! Maui is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Raykuza Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 66
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Rawse.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Rawse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bamboo Face swivels and escapes.
Rawse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawse closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bamboo Face circles away.
Rawse lands a lovely overhand right.
Bamboo Face cracks a nice hook into Rawse's ribs.
A slow jab from Bamboo Face misses its intended target.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Rawse drops down and drives through with a powerful 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!
Rawse preventing the sweep.
Bamboo Face controlling Rawse's posture.
Rawse won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here. #T1#
Bamboo Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bamboo Face manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Rawse seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Bamboo Face wanted to stand there but Rawse had control of the position.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Rawse blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face throws a big elbow that misses.
Bamboo Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rawse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse trying to control the position.
Bamboo Face throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVB##T3#
Rawse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rawse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bamboo Face controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Bamboo Face is adopting a defensive guard.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rawse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rawse won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here.
Bamboo Face is working hard here to advance position.
Bamboo Face seems keen to control Rawse's posture.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bamboo Face is looking to sweep but instead, Rawse has passed into half guard.
Rawse trying to control from half guard but Bamboo Face is working away.
Rawse is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rawse is taking a breather. Bamboo Face 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bamboo Face is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rawse pulls his head out easily.
Bamboo Face tries to get to full guard but Rawse has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rawse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Rawse.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Rawse misses with a double jab.
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawse.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bamboo Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Rawse shoots in looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face tries to sprawl out of it but Rawse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bamboo Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Rawse shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Rawse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face moves into full guard.
Rawse being controlled here momentarily.
Ricky Rawse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rawse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Rawse throws a strike but Bamboo Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rawse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVB#
Rawse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bamboo Face not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rawse passes into half guard.
Bamboo Face keeping control of the position.
Rawse takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bamboo Face is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rawse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bamboo Face gets full guard.
Rawse trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamboo Face controls Rawse momentarily but Rawse frees himself.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Rawse is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bamboo Face is pulling down on Rawse's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawse, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bamboo Face keeping full guard, as Rawse tries to pass.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Rawse is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bamboo Face getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Rawse clinches with his opponent.
Bamboo Face jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawse walks away with a smile on his face. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bamboo Face swings for the body but Rawse moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse misses with a body shot.
Rawse shoots and misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawse thinking.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bamboo Face lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboo Face misses with a takedown attempt
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse wants to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
Rawse misses with a hook
#KD#
and Rawse is countered with a crisp right hand from Bamboo Face that sends him to the canvas! Bamboo Face follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Rawse is rocked!#T1#
Bamboo Face misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bamboo Face fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bamboo Face connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rawse some visible discomfort.
Rawse is still in real trouble! Can Bamboo Face finish him?
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Rawse is working from the bottom.
Rawse seems to have recovered his senses.
Rawse dodges the ground and pound from Bamboo Face.
Rawse wants to control but Bamboo Face postures up.
Rawse is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Bamboo Face crashes against the mat.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricky Rawse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bamboo Face throws an elbow but Rawse slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rawse can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bamboo Face tries to score with some ground and pound. Rawse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bamboo Face tries to score with some ground and pound. Rawse controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rawse parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rawse to escape.
Bamboo Face scoring with punches and elbows.
Bamboo Face throws a strike aimed at the side of Rawse's head but Rawse avoids it well.
Bamboo Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawse can do to turn this around?
Bamboo Face cracks Rawse with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rawse is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Bamboo Face are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Bamboo Face trying to control the position but Rawse is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face wants to take a breather but Rawse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bamboo Face.
Rawse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bamboo Face pulls Rawse in close to prevent any damage.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Rawse from controlling successfully.
Bamboo Face is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Bamboo Face lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawse is refusing to be controlled, as Bamboo Face sits in half guard.
Rawse is looking for a sweep. Bamboo Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Rawse manages to regain full guard.
Bamboo Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bamboo Face scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bamboo Face throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rawse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboo Face won't allow Rawse to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rawse 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Rawse!
A very excited looking Ricky Rawse 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:
ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamboo Face doesn't seem bothered though.
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamboo Face seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Saunders looks to clinch #TD#
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saunders won't be happy with that.
Saunders is not content to let Bamboo Face control the position.
Bamboo Face postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bamboo Face sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Saunders is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bamboo Face cracks Saunders with a big elbow.
Bamboo Face throws an elbow but Saunders slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bamboo Face throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Saunders works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Saunders keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Bamboo Face misses with a head shot. Saunders uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bamboo Face is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Bamboo Face has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face prevents Saunders from improving his position.
Saunders wants to get back to his feet.
Saunders trying to hold on to Bamboo Face's head to control him but Bamboo Face postures up.
Bamboo Face not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bamboo Face throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saunders to regain full guard.
Saunders trying to keep a closed guard but Bamboo Face is proving a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Bamboo Face is looking to work some ground and pound but Saunders has wrist control.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bamboo Face accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bamboo Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bamboo Face scoring with some ground and pound.
Saunders has momentary wrist control but Bamboo Face slips an elbow through the middle.
Bamboo Face is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Saunders is rocked!
Bamboo Face arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saunders's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Our winner, Ubungu Bamboo Face, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 51
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Friedrichsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamboo Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friedrichsen.
A nice side step and Friedrichsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Friedrichsen tests Bamboo Face's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
A low kick from Friedrichsen is predictable there
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Bamboo Face takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bamboo Face takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick that knocks Bamboo Face off balance momentarily.
Bamboo Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Friedrichsen. Friedrichsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bamboo Face throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Friedrichsen's waist but Friedrichsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bamboo Face off to one side.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bamboo Face counters with a takedown into side control.
Bamboo Face in side control, throwing shots but Friedrichsen defends.
The ground and pound from Bamboo Face seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bamboo Face fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Friedrichsen can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamboo Face cracks Friedrichsen with a big right hand but Friedrichsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Friedrichsen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bamboo Face working the body and head with strikes.
Bamboo Face in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedrichsen keeps working.
Friedrichsen gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedrichsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face is keen to just control but Friedrichsen is a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face winds up and cracks Friedrichsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friedrichsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedrichsen's head. #T2#
Friedrichsen is looking for a sweep. Bamboo Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bamboo Face missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bamboo Face throwing shots but Friedrichsen is blocking nicely.
Bamboo Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Friedrichsen's head.
Friedrichsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Friedrichsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bamboo Face.
Friedrichsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bamboo Face.
Friedrichsen is looking for a sweep. Bamboo Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friedrichsen is looking to control Bamboo Face's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Friedrichsen avoid being mounted?
Bamboo Face lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedrichsen is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedrichsen keeps working.
Bamboo Face thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Friedrichsen misses with a body kick.
Friedrichsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bamboo Face.
Friedrichsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bamboo Face doesn't seem bothered though.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedrichsen.
Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut.
Friedrichsen lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Friedrichsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Bamboo Face blocks the low kick.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Friedrichsen throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Friedrichsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamboo Face checks the leg kick.
Erik Friedrichsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Friedrichsen throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Bamboo Face looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Friedrichsen is fending him off so far but Bamboo Face persists. Nope, Friedrichsen circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bamboo Face rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Friedrichsen counter with a right hand.
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Bamboo Face's head back.
#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Bamboo Face moved away.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Friedrichsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face closes this distance looking for a takedown but Friedrichsen circles away.
Bamboo Face catches Friedrichsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick which misses Bamboo Face's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamboo Face tries to avoid it.
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick as Bamboo Face jumps back.
A big right from Friedrichsen misses.
Friedrichsen jabs Bamboo Face to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice strike.
Friedrichsen throws out a loose jab but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Friedrichsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Friedrichsen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Friedrichsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Friedrichsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Friedrichsen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamboo Face getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Friedrichsen is rocked!#TD#
Bamboo Face closes the distance looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face picks Friedrichsen up and slams him brutally to the floor. Friedrichsen is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Erik Friedrichsen spoke after the fight, saying 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'. |
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Event:
C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bamboo Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from St Stone with a body shot.
St Stone tries to clinch up
and St Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone wants to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
After winning the bout, Ubungu Bamboo Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C59: Garcia vs. Larkin
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Crewman V misses with a hook.#TD2#
Crewman V gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bamboo Face to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Crewman V is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamboo Face's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Crewman V is working from the bottom. #T1#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bamboo Face wanted to stand there but Crewman V had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crewman V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crewman V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Crewman V.
Bamboo Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bamboo Face closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crewman V circles away.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crewman V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamboo Face fails to land the takedown.
Bamboo Face staying out of range there.
Crewman V throws a jab when Bamboo Face was well out of range.
Crewman V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crewman V missing with a left hand there. Bamboo Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##CL2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crewman V lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards. #CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.#BC2#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crewman V.
Crewman V uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Bamboo Face throwing shots but Crewman V is blocking nicely.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Crewman V.
Bamboo Face has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Crewman V works to full guard.
Bamboo Face looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Crewman V is looking to stand up but Bamboo Face isn't so interested in that idea.
Bamboo Face trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crewman V's guard.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Crewman V is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Expendable Crewman V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bamboo Face doesn't manage to clinch there - Crewman V circles away.
Bamboo Face's coach down at PSE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bamboo Face's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crewman V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Crewman V.
Bamboo Face is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crewman V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Expendable Crewman V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bamboo Face. #ES#
Crewman V throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Crewman V missing with a left hand there. Bamboo Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamboo Face was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bamboo Face moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Crewman V. No joy for Bamboo Face on that attempt.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Crewman V misses.
Crewman V lands a nice shot that snaps Bamboo Face's head back.
Crewman V throws out a loose jab but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crewman V misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Crewman V looks to throw the jab but Bamboo Face is out of range.
Crewman V throws a hook but Bamboo Face avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Expendable Crewman V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Crewman V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Crewman V misses.
Crewman V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crewman V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Crewman V gets tackled into the cage by Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face maintains the clinch.
Bamboo Face is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Crewman V lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Crewman V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crewman V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face throws a counter combo.
Crewman V lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Crewman V misses its intended target.
Crewman V is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Crewman V loads up on a big right hand but Bamboo Face slips the punch.
Crewman V just misses with a punch to the body.
Crewman V moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up but Crewman V circles away and keeps his distance.
Crewman V scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crewman V as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Crewman V looks to throw the jab but Bamboo Face is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crewman V.
Nice takedown defense from Crewman V. No joy for Bamboo Face on that attempt.
Expendable Crewman V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
A big left from Crewman V misses.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crewman V misses with a hook.
Jab from Crewman V.
Crewman V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crewman V missing with a left hand there. Bamboo Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bamboo Face raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches up with Crewman V, looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face pushes Crewman V against the cage but Crewman V circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Crewman V.
Bamboo Face moves in looking to clinch but Crewman V pushes him off.
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crewman V.
Crewman V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V misses the jab.
Bamboo Face throws a head kick that misses.
Crewman V changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamboo Face is breathing heavily.
Crewman V throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.#T2#
Crewman V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crewman V throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Crewman V sprawls well. He's pushed Bamboo Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bamboo Face is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Bamboo Face drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crewman V has his feet on Bamboo Face's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Crewman V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face wants to clinch.
Crewman V lands a jab.
Bamboo Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#The cut above Ubungu Bamboo Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Bamboo Face gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Bamboo Face wants to control for a moment but Crewman V uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Crewman V is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bamboo Face is trying to control. Crewman V wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crewman V tries to get to full guard but Bamboo Face has control of the leg.
Bamboo Face not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bamboo Face missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Crewman V is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewman V tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bamboo Face is looking to advance position but Crewman V won't allow it.
Bamboo Face is looking to stall here but Crewman V recovers full guard.
Bamboo Face won't allow Crewman V to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Expendable Crewman V dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
Bamboo Face jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crewman V walks away with a smile on his face. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bamboo Face darts in looking for a takedown but Crewman V gets double underhooks and turns Bamboo Face into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Crewman V misses the target.
Crewman V is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bamboo Face doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face wants to slow Crewman V down by chopping away at his legs.
Crewman V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crewman V wants it to stay on the feet.
Expendable Crewman V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face slips a straight right by Crewman V.
Donk. Crewman V catches Bamboo Face right on the button with a cross.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch there but Crewman V circles away.
A big left from Crewman V misses.
A slow jab from Crewman V misses its intended target.
Bamboo Face blocks a head kick by Crewman V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Bamboo Face looks to land a combination but Crewman V avoids it well. #KD#
Crewman V cracks Bamboo Face with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crewman V has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bamboo Face to stand back up!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Expendable Crewman V!
Our winner, Expendable Crewman V, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C46: Melondov vs. Friedrichsen
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face lands a two punch combo.
Alzado misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Alzado gets a clinch. #TD#
Bamboo Face has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Alzado uses from the top position.
Alzado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bamboo Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboo Face avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alzado throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bamboo Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bamboo Face lands some strikes from the bottom.
Alzado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alzado is in close to Bamboo Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alzado chips away with some ground and pound.
Alzado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Alzado being controlled here momentarily.
Alzado throws a strike but Bamboo Face rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bamboo Face trying to control but Alzado is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bamboo Face not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bamboo Face looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bamboo Face controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bamboo Face wants to control from the top but Alzado keeps moving.
Alzado is pulling down on Bamboo Face's head. It's preventing any offense from Bamboo Face, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bamboo Face shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bamboo Face takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Alzado trying to hold on to Bamboo Face's head to control him but Bamboo Face postures up.
Bamboo Face throwing shots but Alzado is blocking nicely.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the action in half guard but Alzado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alzado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alzado looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bamboo Face jumps guard but Alzado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alzado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alzado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Alzado misses with a knee to the head.
Bamboo Face definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alzado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzado tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Alzado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alzado as Bamboo Face tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyle Alzado will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Alzado has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alzado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamboo Face is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alzado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alzado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bamboo Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bamboo Face stalling in the clinch but Alzado improves position. #BC#
Bamboo Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alzado lunges at Bamboo Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bamboo Face's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alzado defends well and Bamboo Face ends up having to push Alzado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Bamboo Face backs off Alzado throws a huge counter combo but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it all.
Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Bamboo Face gets control of Alzado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bamboo Face will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alzado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado throwing strikes but missing.
Alzado landing some decent shots from guard.
Alzado postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alzado landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Alzado throwing strikes but missing.
Alzado works over Bamboo Face with some ground and pound from guard.
Bamboo Face working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alzado.
Alzado with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bamboo Face throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alzado won't allow Bamboo Face to sweep him here.
Alzado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bamboo Face swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzado working some strikes from top position.
Alzado looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bamboo Face had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alzado defends it easily.
Alzado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Alzado scoring with some ground and pound.
Bamboo Face is trying to keep Alzado in close.
Alzado postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alzado stopping the sweep attempt from Bamboo Face.
Alzado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Jeez, Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vegan Gains, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bamboo Face seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamboo Face lands in his opponent's guard.
Murhapuro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bamboo Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Murhapuro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bamboo Face slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Murhapuro has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murhapuro has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Bamboo Face drops back looking for a leg! Murhapuro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murhapuro manages to kick Bamboo Face off! Bamboo Face jumps back into Murhapuro's guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bamboo Face passes into half guard.
#T1#
Bamboo Face content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murhapuro is trying to maintain the position but Bamboo Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Bamboo Face content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bamboo Face seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murhapuro is just riding it out for now. Bamboo Face eventually gives up the hold.
Nice strikes from Bamboo Face there. #T3#
Bamboo Face looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murhapuro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murhapuro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Bamboo Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhapuro keeps working. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Bamboo Face has control of the leg.
Bamboo Face is looking to advance position but Murhapuro won't allow it. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Murhapuro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murhapuro is holding on for now.
Murhapuro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murhapuro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro blocks a head kick by Bamboo Face.
Murhapuro throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Murhapuro and move into the clinch.
Bamboo Face throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Murhapuro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Bamboo Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murhapuro misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bamboo Face.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bamboo Face. #T1#
Bamboo Face in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ubungu Bamboo Face overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murhapuro struggling a bit here.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Murhapuro is keeping him busy.
Murhapuro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bamboo Face is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Bamboo Face stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murhapuro. No joy for Bamboo Face on that attempt.
Murhapuro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murhapuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Murhapuro as Bamboo Face shoots in.
Bamboo Face sets himself, and Murhapuro steps forward looking for the clinch! Bamboo Face avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubungu Bamboo Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bamboo Face gets tackled into the cage by Murhapuro. Murhapuro maintains the clinch.
Murhapuro misses with the head strike.
Murhapuro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Murhapuro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murhapuro smiles and moves away.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamboo Face throws out a leg kick but Murhapuro moves out of range and Bamboo Face only half commits. #T3##TD#
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murhapuro wants to control but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
Murhapuro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboo Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboo Face's back!#SUB2#
Murhapuro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bamboo Face tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bamboo Face preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murhapuro. #T4#
Bamboo Face just trying to survive but Murhapuro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bamboo Face preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro seems to be working for a kimura but Bamboo Face defends the submission attempt.
Bamboo Face tries to kick Murhapuro off but Murhapuro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murhapuro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Bamboo Face is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
A nice combination there by Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches up with Murhapuro, looking for a takedown. Bamboo Face pushes Murhapuro against the cage but Murhapuro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Murhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him away.
Bamboo Face throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murhapuro wants to counter with a clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him away.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murhapuro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bamboo Face.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Murhapuro.
Bamboo Face shoots in looking for a takedown. Murhapuro tries to sprawl out of it but Bamboo Face keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murhapuro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ubungu Bamboo Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a one-two to the body.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murhapuro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murhapuro connects with a single shot there.
Murhapuro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Murhapuro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamboo Face under the eye.
Murhapuro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murhapuro sprawls well. Murhapuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet.
Murhapuro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamboo Face throws a sloppy head kick and Murhapuro moves out of range easily.
Bamboo Face tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murhapuro swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bamboo Face is defended easily by Murhapuro.
A big right from Murhapuro misses. #TD#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murhapuro to the mat! Murhapuro manages to get full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Murhapuro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Murhapuro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bamboo Face has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.
Bamboo Face slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Bamboo Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murhapuro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bamboo Face. #SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bamboo Face in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face trying to pass the guard but Murhapuro defending well.
Bamboo Face is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Murhapuro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhapuro 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
C33: Lydon vs. Umm
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Megaton. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Bamboo Face drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Megaton throws Bamboo Face to one side and escapes!
Bamboo Face gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Megaton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megaton swings for the body but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Megaton throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamboo Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bamboo Face connects with a body shot.
Megaton stuffs the takedown attempt from Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Bamboo Face doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Megaton counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike Megaton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Megaton lands an overhand right.
Bamboo Face shoots and misses
and Megaton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
Megaton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bamboo Face shoots for a double leg takedown but Megaton sprawls well. He's pushed Bamboo Face's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Megaton counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Megaton!
Mike Megaton retains his super heavyweight title!
Mike Megaton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
C27: Maestre vs. Tua
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face checks a leg kick.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - BangYou coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by BangYou. #TD#
Bamboo Face looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
BangYou gets back to full guard.
BangYou working a defensive guard here.
Bamboo Face passes BangYou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
BangYou trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bamboo Face manages to pass to mount!
Bamboo Face controlling his opponent.
BangYou wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
BangYou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bamboo Face slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Bamboo Face. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Bamboo Face controls the action.
BangYou wants to control his opponent's hands but Bamboo Face gets his hands free. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but BangYou has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
BangYou showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BangYou preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face. #SUB#
Bamboo Face is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. BangYou knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften BangYou for a finish.
BangYou is really stuck here.
Bamboo Face avoiding BangYou 's attempts to control his hands.
BangYou is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bamboo Face is staying active.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bamboo Face wants to control but BangYou is keeping busy.
Bamboo Face is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at BangYou. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
BangYou is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bamboo Face off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
BangYou is trying to stand back up.
Bamboo Face throwing damaging strikes from the back! BangYou could be in trouble here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BangYou is trying to break free.
BangYou keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bamboo Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bamboo Face preventing the sweep.
BangYou controls Bamboo Face momentarily but Bamboo Face frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but BangYou is controlling from the bottom.
BangYou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bamboo Face has passed into side control.
Bamboo Face controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is looking to take a break and control but BangYou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bamboo Face just content to control the position.
Bamboo Face working away.
BangYou tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bamboo Face lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BangYou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bamboo Face working BangYou over with strikes here. #T2#
Bamboo Face cracks BangYou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Bamboo Face with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bamboo Face lands with some strikes.
Bamboo Face lands a big elbow.
BangYou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BangYou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bamboo Face trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BangYou taking shots to the head. #T3#
Bamboo Face unloading with bombs!
BangYou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bamboo Face manages to capitalize on a mistake by BangYou to take his back!
BangYou is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
BangYou wants to control his opponent's hands but Bamboo Face gets his hands free.
Bamboo Face controls the position.
Bamboo Face lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bamboo Face lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face 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.
BangYou wants to control his opponent's hands but Bamboo Face gets his hands free. #T4#
Bamboo Face keeps control of the position easily here as BangYou tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy BangYou right now.
#SUB#
Bamboo Face looking for the RNC.
Bamboo Face really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for BangYou.
Can BangYou hold on?! Bamboo Face is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bamboo Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bamboo Face.
BangYou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
BangYou misses with a looping right.
Bamboo Face fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from BangYou. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamboo Face takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bamboo Face has been working on his balance at Hotrod Express MMA Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by BangYou.
BangYou throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BangYou throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but BangYou is having none of it.
BangYou throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.#TD#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bamboo Face lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
BangYou wants to stand but Bamboo Face is controlling the position.
Bamboo Face passes into half guard.
Bamboo Face moves into full mount! BangYou won't be happy about that!
BangYou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bamboo Face cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T2#
Bamboo Face looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bamboo Face lands a big elbow.
Bamboo Face is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. BangYou is in real trouble.
#SUB#
BangYou is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Bamboo Face has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Bamboo Face trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on BangYou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bamboo Face is riding his opponent, not letting BangYou buck him off.
BangYou wants to escape the position.
Bamboo Face is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bamboo Face has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
BangYou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bamboo Face keeps control of the position as BangYou tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bamboo Face, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
A victorious Ubungu Bamboo Face thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C20: Corassa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bamboo Face scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bamboo Face misses with the ground and pound.#SU2#
Bamboo Face stands up.
Alzado lands with a good body shot.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Alzado.
Bamboo Face changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Bamboo Face dives in and scores a takedown into Alzado's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face wants to control from the top but Alzado keeps moving.
Bamboo Face content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamboo Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzado is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alzado keeping moving, preventing Bamboo Face from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzado.
Alzado throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Alzado.
Alzado misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bamboo Face's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lyle Alzado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bamboo Face fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alzado sprawls well initially but Bamboo Face persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Bamboo Face is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alzado is just riding it out for now. Bamboo Face eventually gives up the hold.
Alzado trying to hold on to Bamboo Face's head to control him but Bamboo Face postures up.
#T3#
Alzado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Alzado defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face prevents Alzado from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bamboo Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.
Alzado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzado takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face tries to counter with a clinch but Alzado shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alzado to the mat! Alzado manages to get full guard.
Alzado pulls Bamboo Face in close to his closed guard and prevents Bamboo Face from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but Alzado is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzado keeping full guard, as Bamboo Face tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bamboo Face has knocked Alzado down with a huge combo! Bamboo Face steps away and waves a wobbly Alzado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Alzado is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Oh Alzado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado misses with a body shot.
Alzado seems to have got his legs back now.
Bamboo Face swinging wildly here.
Alzado throws a series of strikes that have Bamboo Face backpedaling.
#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzado thuds his right hand into Bamboo Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Alzado misses.
Alzado lunges at Bamboo Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bamboo Face's hand.
Alzado throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Alzado throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alzado wants it to stay on the feet.
Bamboo Face tries for a takedown but Alzado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alzado tries to escape but Bamboo Face is in control. #T1#
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
#SU2#
Bamboo Face stands up.
Alzado throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzado throws a low kick, looking for Bamboo Face's leg but Bamboo Face calmly moves out of range.
Alzado misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Bamboo Face counters with a takedown into side control.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzado keeps working. #SUB2#
Bamboo Face tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alzado is pushing Bamboo Face's head away, looking to escape. Bamboo Face manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Alzado is working from the bottom.
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Alzado is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
#T3#
Bamboo Face tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bamboo Face postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bamboo Face advances nicely into full mount.
Bamboo Face controlling the position easily from mount.
Alzado tries to reverse the position but Bamboo Face maintains control.
Alzado blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Bamboo Face controlling from mount.
Alzado tries to improve his position but instead Bamboo Face has taken his back!
Alzado can't escape the position.
Well, with Bamboo Face on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alzado is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alzado turns into Bamboo Face and is now in his guard.
Bamboo Face trying to keep a closed guard but Alzado is proving a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face wants to stand and escape but Alzado is having none of it.
Bamboo Face 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Alzado throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alzado thinking.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzado.
Alzado leaves Bamboo Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyle Alzado is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamboo Face fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bamboo Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Alzado throws a combination. Bamboo Face tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by Alzado. #CL2#
Alzado tries to keep at a distance but Bamboo Face has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Bamboo Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alzado.
#TD2#
Bamboo Face gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Alzado is staying active underneath Bamboo Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Alzado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alzado is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamboo Face trying to control the pace.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Alzado defends it.
Bamboo Face seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face wants to pass to mount but Alzado is defending the position. #T3#
Bamboo Face is trying to control. Alzado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyle Alzado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzado.
Bamboo Face dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyle Alzado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Alzado misses with the combination.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alzado keeps the fight on the outside.
Alzado throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Bamboo Face drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bamboo Face wants to get up but he can't break Alzado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bamboo Face won't allow Alzado to sweep him here. #T4#
Bamboo Face not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bamboo Face passes Alzado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
I've got Bamboo Face winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
After winning the bout, Ubungu Bamboo Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PANDA 83
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bamboo Face to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Bamboo Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bamboo Face works his way back into a safe position though.
Bamboo Face stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Bamboo Face pushes his legs off easily.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamboo Face is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Bamboo Face content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bamboo Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo wants to control but Bamboo Face passes easily into half guard.
Bamboo Face stalling.
Bamboo Face scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Bamboo Face is very close to passing his half guard.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Araujo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Bamboo Face decides to return to a standing position.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bamboo Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bamboo Face manages to pull guard.
Araujo postures up.
#SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Bamboo Face is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bamboo Face manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Bamboo Face's guard.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Bamboo Face is retaining full guard. #T3#
Araujo is in close to Bamboo Face's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bamboo Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Bamboo Face blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bamboo Face is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Bamboo Face is trying to keep Araujo in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bamboo Face clinches. #TD#
Araujo decides to pull guard.
Bamboo Face chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bamboo Face passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Bamboo Face decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Araujo quickly recovers to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control but can't.
Araujo tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Bamboo Face sits in half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bamboo Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to roll over but Bamboo Face keeps him under control.#T1#
Araujo punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Bamboo Face 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.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with Bamboo Face in his half guard.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboo Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboo Face's back!
Bamboo Face breaks Araujo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Bamboo Face has moved into half guard.
Bamboo Face is nestled in close to Araujo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bamboo Face pulls his head out easily.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Bamboo Face wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling the position.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it. #SU2#
Bamboo Face stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Bamboo Face instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bamboo Face looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Araujo wants to control but Bamboo Face is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Araujo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bamboo Face prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Bamboo Face controlling the action here.
Araujo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face is controlling the pace.
Bamboo Face trying to control from half guard but Araujo is working away.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Bamboo Face has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Bamboo Face seems content to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bamboo Face doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Araujo is tightening it up a little... Bamboo Face has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bamboo Face reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bamboo Face taps out! Nice BJJ there by Araujo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thiago Araujo! |
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Event:
PANDA 63
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face throws a lazy right hand but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Bamboo Face sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face has Araujo pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Araujo tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Araujo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Araujo jumps guard and drags Bamboo Face to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Bamboo Face controlling him for the moment.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Araujo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bamboo Face manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.#T1#
Bamboo Face is pulling down on Araujo's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bamboo Face is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVB#
Bamboo Face postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Araujo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Bamboo Face has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bamboo Face is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Bamboo Face to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Araujo! |
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Event:
PANDA 54
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Bullet throws a leg kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bullet. That's going to slow Bamboo Face down.
Bullet loads up on a big right hand but Bamboo Face slips the punch.
Good work by Bamboo Face as he checks the leg kick.
Bullet moves out of range as Bamboo Face strikes.
Bamboo Face works Bullet's body with a nice hook.
Bullet slips under a jab.
Bullet throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Bullet is predictable there
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullet swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Bamboo Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bullet wants to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullet.
Bamboo Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Bullet.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bullet misses with a series of wild punches.
Bamboo Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bullet slips a straight right by Bamboo Face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bullet misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamboo Face checks a leg kick. #CL#
Bullet moves into range and clinches up with Bamboo Face.
Bullet lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bullet blocks the elbow strike.
Bamboo Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Bullet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullet misses the body punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullet misses with a straight left.
Bamboo Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Bullet blocks it.
Bullet digs a good hook to Bamboo Face's body.
#T2#
Bullet moves to clinch but Bamboo Face breaks away
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bamboo Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bamboo Face has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bullet.
The fighters circling - Bamboo Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bullet.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullet throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamboo Face misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the leg kick from Bullet.
Bamboo Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bullet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullet throws a right hand that misses
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand. #T3#
Bullet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
Bullet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullet.
Bullet tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Bullet wants to clinch but Bamboo Face slips to the side
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bullet tries to clinch but Bamboo Face moves away
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bullet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Bullet is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bamboo Face's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bullet slips a jab from Bamboo Face.
Bullet throws a one two combo.
Bullet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Bullet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bullet throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.#T4#
Bullet misses with a hook
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Bamboo Face cracks Bullet with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bamboo Face has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bullet to stand back up!#ROC2#Bullet is rocked!
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamboo Face takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bullet misses with a leg kick
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face misses with a straight left.
Bullet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bullet misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Bullet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bamboo Face scores with a jab to the body.
Bullet seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Bamboo Face pushes him off.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Bullet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bamboo Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullet.
Bamboo Face swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullet.#CL#
Bullet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bullet misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bamboo Face as Bullet tries to tie him up.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Bullet controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Bamboo Face.
Bullet misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bullet clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullet.
Bullet throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bullet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bullet.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bullet is defending well for now.
Bamboo Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bullet or not.
Bamboo Face blocks the elbow strike.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bullet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bamboo Face gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bullet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Bamboo Face breaks from the clinch.
Bullet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Bamboo Face slips under a jab from Bullet.
Ubungu Bamboo Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face lands the left hand.
Jack Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face throws a right hand that misses
and Bullet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands a really nice looking cross but Bullet seems unphased.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bullet misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice right hand that sends Bullet toppling to the canvas! Bullet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bamboo Face finish him?!
Bamboo Face jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bullet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bamboo Face measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bullet! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
After winning the bout, Ubungu Bamboo Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
PANDA 43
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamboo Face is looking to clinch but Murhapuro is avoiding it.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch there but Murhapuro circles away.
Murhapuro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bamboo Face sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Murhapuro breaks the clinch.
Bamboo Face wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Bamboo Face avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bamboo Face has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Murhapuro successfully pulls guard.
Bamboo Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Murhapuro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face distracts Murhapuro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bamboo Face has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bamboo Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes but missing.
Murhapuro pulls Bamboo Face in to control the position.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes but missing.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhapuro has wrist control.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bamboo Face won't allow Murhapuro to sweep him here.
Murhapuro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face postures up in Murhapuro's guard and throws a big left but Murhapuro blocks it.
Bamboo Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Murhapuro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face chips away with some ground and pound.
Bamboo Face preventing the sweep.
Bamboo Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murhapuro has control of Bamboo Face's left arm, preventing Bamboo Face from doing any damage.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bamboo Face throwing strikes from guard but Murhapuro blocks nicely.
Bamboo Face cracks Murhapuro with a solid left hand.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Bamboo Face is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhapuro has wrist control.
Bamboo Face stands up over Murhapuro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bamboo Face working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murhapuro has momentary wrist control but Bamboo Face slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#Murhapuro is rocked!
Bamboo Face loads up on a big left hand. Murhapuro felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bamboo Face looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Murhapuro can't hide his disappointment, as Bamboo Face celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
A relieved looking Ubungu Bamboo Face 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:
PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bullet throws a big shot that misses.
Bullet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bamboo Face checks a leg kick.#CL#
Bullet moves into the clinch.
Bullet prevents the takedown attempt.
Bamboo Face tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bullet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bullet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bullet lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#The cut above Ubungu Bamboo Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bamboo Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bamboo Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullets head.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bamboo Face has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Bamboo Face drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bullet misses with an elbow over the top.
Bamboo Face is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bamboo Face lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullet backwards.
Bullet has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Bullet throws an elbow that misses.
Bullet misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face controlling the action here for a moment.
Bamboo Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Bullet backwards.
Bamboo Face presses Bullet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bullet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bullet misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bamboo Face tightens his grip and picks Bullet up, before dumping him to the ground. Bullet manages to land in 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!
Bullet is looking to stand up but Bamboo Face isn't so interested in that idea.
Bamboo Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullet is looking to stand up but Bamboo Face isn't so interested in that idea.
Bullet being controlled here, momentarily.
Bullet wants to stand but Bamboo Face is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bamboo Face tests Bullet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bamboo Face shoots for a takedown but Bullet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bullet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Jack Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet tries to clinch up but Bamboo Face circles away and keeps his distance.
Bullet misses with a body shot.
Bullet misses with a hook. Bamboo Face ducked under it nicely.
Bamboo Face feints the counter takedown.
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullet throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamboo Face darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Bullet.
Bullet looks to land a combination but Bamboo Face avoids it well. #T4#
Bamboo Face tries to bum rush Bullet with a series of wild strikes but Bullet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Bullet misses. #CL#
Bullet clinches up with Bamboo Face and pushes him back against the cage.
Bullet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullet lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Bullet! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1738 p4p, 207 weight class) and Freak Nasty Randy (ranked 6929 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ubungu Bamboo Face! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Freak Nasty Randy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Randy closes the distance and clinches.
Randy wants the takedown. Bamboo Face is fighting it off but Randy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bamboo Face's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (0) vs (2) Randy
Randy looking to sit in guard and control but Bamboo Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (2) Randy
Randy trying to control the position.
Bamboo Face is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Bamboo Face from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy keeping full guard, as Bamboo Face tries to pass.
Randy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bamboo Face defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bamboo Face stays in close to Randy's body and controls the position.
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily.
Randy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (4) Randy
Randy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (7) Randy
Bamboo Face is trying to improve his position.
Bamboo Face sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bamboo Face is staying active underneath Randy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bamboo Face slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Randy pushing down on Bamboo Face's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (10) Randy
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Randy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bamboo Face! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bamboo Face (2) vs (12) Randy
Randy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bamboo Face is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bamboo Face stops Randy from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (2) vs (15) Randy
Randy tries to keep control of the position but Bamboo Face is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Randy goes for an armbar but Bamboo Face turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bamboo Face. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (4) vs (15) Randy
Randy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bamboo Face controls the pace.
Bamboo Face wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy 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.
Randy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bamboo Face has passed into half guard!
Bamboo Face seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Randy wants to improve his position but Bamboo Face is controlling well.
Bamboo Face looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bamboo Face has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
Bamboo Face is taking a breather. Randy 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bamboo Face drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bamboo Face jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Randy is pulling down on Bamboo Face's head. It's preventing any offense from Bamboo Face, at least for the moment.
Bamboo Face showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Randy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
Randy wants to sweep but no luck.
Randy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bamboo Face thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bamboo Face is one step ahead there.
Randy being controlled here, momentarily.
Randy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bamboo Face is now in half guard.
Randy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bamboo Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bamboo Face's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bamboo Face (4) vs (19) Randy
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tries to escape the position.
Randy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Randy gets his hands free as Bamboo Face looks to control.
Randy trying to control momentarily.
Randy working for a choke but Bamboo Face reverses nicely into Randy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (6) vs (19) Randy
Randy 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.
Randy keeping full guard, as Bamboo Face tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Randy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy 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.
Randy looking for subs off his back but Bamboo Face has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bamboo Face looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy gets back to full guard.
Bamboo Face won't allow Randy to sweep him here.
Randy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (6) vs (21) Randy
Randy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bamboo Face 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bamboo Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position.
Randy wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Bamboo Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Bamboo Face wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Randy postures up.
Bamboo Face tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamboo Face is keeping the position for now.
Bamboo Face is trying to control the position but Randy postures up.
Randy looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bamboo Face is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (8) vs (21) Randy
Bamboo Face forces his way into half guard.
Bamboo Face works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (11) vs (21) Randy
Randy is looking to improve his position but Bamboo Face isn't that keen on the idea.
Bamboo Face is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Randy is surviving well by controlling Bamboo Face's body position as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face looking to secure an arm triangle but Randy defends it well.
Randy wants to hold on but Bamboo Face pushes him away.
Bamboo Face prevents Randy from getting the reversal.
Randy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bamboo Face trying to control but Randy is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bamboo Face looking to control but Randy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Randy is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bamboo Face has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (14) vs (21) Randy
Bamboo Face controlling well, preventing Randy from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamboo Face looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy wins on points by 21 to 14.
Our winner, Freak Nasty Randy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1703 p4p, 198 weight class) and Ra Tardferrus (ranked 6910 p4p, 0 weight class). Tardferrus has chosen Headstrong "Trapt" as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ubungu Bamboo Face! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ra Tardferrus!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tardferrus gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bamboo Face (0) vs (4) Tardferrus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face is looking to reverse the position.
Tardferrus is trying to get an arm triangle but Bamboo Face is defending well.
Tardferrus is trying to get an arm triangle but Bamboo Face is defending well.
Bamboo Face gets back to half guard.
Tardferrus is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is trying is best to control the position here.
Tardferrus is trying to work for a kimura but Bamboo Face is defending well.
Bamboo Face is trying to get back to full guard.
Tardferrus 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face is doing well to control the position and prevent Tardferrus from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is defending against the submission attempts here by Tardferrus.
Bamboo Face makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bamboo Face.
Tardferrus trying to control but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
Tardferrus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bamboo Face looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bamboo Face looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bamboo Face! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bamboo Face (4) vs (4) Tardferrus
Tardferrus is trying to escape the position but Bamboo Face is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bamboo Face slows the pace down.
Bamboo Face continues to stall.
Bamboo Face is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tardferrus has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tardferrus is trying to work for a sweep but Bamboo Face has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bamboo Face (6) vs (4) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tardferrus can't escape the position.
Bamboo Face content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bamboo Face's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tardferrus is trying to escape the mount.
Tardferrus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus is still trying to improve position.
Bamboo Face takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tardferrus is looking to improve his position but Bamboo Face isn't that keen on the idea.
Bamboo Face content just to control the position here.
Tardferrus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bamboo Face wants to take his opponent's back but Tardferrus doesn't allow it.
Tardferrus working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face takes Tardferrus's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (9) vs (4) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tardferrus doesn't escape.
Tardferrus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bamboo Face's guard. Nice work there by Tardferrus.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (9) vs (6) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face looking for a sweep. Not yet Bamboo Face, not yet.
Tardferrus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tardferrus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bamboo Face manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tardferrus has Bamboo Face in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (11) vs (6) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (14) vs (6) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bamboo Face (16) vs (6) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face controlling from the full mount.
Tardferrus can't escape the position.
Bamboo Face controlling his opponent.
Bamboo Face looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tardferrus can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face controlling from the full mount.
Tardferrus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bamboo Face looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tardferrus tries to improve his position but instead Bamboo Face has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (19) vs (6) Tardferrus
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face has the hooks in. Tardferrus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bamboo Face looking for the choke from the back.
Tardferrus rolls, trying to escape but Bamboo Face keeps control of the position.
Bamboo Face has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tardferrus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Tardferrus right now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tardferrus can't escape the position.
Bamboo Face controls the action.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tardferrus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tardferrus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tardferrus is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bamboo Face controlling the positon.
More hug and hope from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face doesn't have the hooks in and Tardferrus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (19) vs (8) Tardferrus
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tardferrus is looking to advance position but Bamboo Face has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bamboo Face (23) vs (8) Tardferrus
Tardferrus is working to get back to half guard.
Bamboo Face sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tardferrus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (26) vs (8) Tardferrus
Tardferrus tries to escape the position.
Bamboo Face has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tardferrus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face working for a choke but Tardferrus is defending well.
Tardferrus tries to roll but Bamboo Face sticks to his back.
Bamboo Face really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tardferrus.
Tardferrus can't escape the position.
Bamboo Face biding his time, controlling Tardferrus.
Tardferrus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bamboo Face's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face controls the position.
Tardferrus breaks Bamboo Face's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (26) vs (10) Tardferrus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tardferrus has gone for a leg lock! Bamboo Face slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tardferrus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (28) vs (10) Tardferrus
Bamboo Face controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bamboo Face takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ubungu Bamboo Face waved his t-shirt featuring OLIMPO's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 1704 p4p, 198 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 3554 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Bam Bam has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Joey Bam Bam looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ubungu Bamboo Face! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bam Bam looks winded!
Bamboo Face jumps into guard, dragging Bam Bam to the mat.
Bamboo Face will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bamboo Face is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bamboo Face (2) vs (0) Bam Bam
Bamboo Face controlling the action here.
Bamboo Face's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Bamboo Face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bam Bam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bamboo Face is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Bamboo Face is looking for a kimura but Bam Bam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bamboo Face to get the leverage.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working for a submission of some sort.
Bamboo Face performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bamboo Face (5) vs (0) Bam Bam
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bamboo Face fails to take his opponent's back.
Bamboo Face controlling from the full mount.
Bamboo Face working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bamboo Face's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bamboo Face controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working for a guillotine from mount but Bam Bam frees his head quite easily.
Bamboo Face controlling his opponent.
Bamboo Face working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bamboo Face looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face takes Bam Bam's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Bam Bam is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Bamboo Face (8) vs (0) Bam Bam
Bamboo Face looking for the choke from the back.
Bamboo Face patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bam Bam is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bamboo Face gets his way!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bam Bam defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bamboo Face looking for the choke but no joy.
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Good control from Bamboo Face.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bam Bam defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bam Bam 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.
Bamboo Face working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bam Bam showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is trying to break free.
Bamboo Face looking for the RNC.
Bamboo Face working for a choke but Bam Bam is defending well.
Bamboo Face really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bam Bam.
Bamboo Face working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bam Bam's body.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is persistently looking for the submission but Bam Bam is defending it well.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bam Bam defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face looking to break Bam Bam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bam Bam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bamboo Face will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bamboo Face takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ubungu Bamboo Face made sure he mentioned OLIMPO, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
EFC Kardashian vs Built
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nikil Jr moves away from the strike by Bamboo Face. #CL#
Bamboo Face pushes Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikil Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nikil Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face cracks Nikil Jr with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nikil Jr fails to land.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikil Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikil Jr backwards.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikil Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot. #T1#
Nikil Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikil Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face working Nikil Jr over with knees to the body.
Bamboo Face avoiding damage.
Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Nikil Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Nikil Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bamboo Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Bamboo Face instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Nikil Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face trying to land knees to the body.
Nikil Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Nikil Jr working aggressively here.
Nikil Jr blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face stalling.
Nikil Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face has Nikil Jr pushed against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil Jr avoiding damage as Bamboo Face throws knees to the body.
Nikil Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Bamboo Face breaks from the clinch.
Bamboo Face displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nikil Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Nikil Jr has closed the distance and engaged Bamboo Face in a clinch.
#T3#
Bamboo Face slowing the pace effectively.
Bamboo Face stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nikil Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bamboo Face breaks the clinch.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bamboo Face sprawls well. Bamboo Face wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikil Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut.
Nikil Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nikil Jr closes the distance but Bamboo Face moves to the side
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Nikil Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamboo Face throws a shot from downtown. Nikil Jr moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nikil Jr staying out of range there.#CL#
Bamboo Face has Nikil Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Nikil Jr controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Nikil Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Nikil Jr misses with the head strike.
Nikil Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nikil Jr up against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face tries a knee to the head but Nikil Jr blocks it.
Nikil Jr misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Nikil Jr avoids the elbow strike from Bamboo Face, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nikil Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bamboo Face is fending him off so far but Nikil Jr persists. Nope, Bamboo Face circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Nikil Jr with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Bamboo Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bamboo Face wants to land a leg kick but Nikil Jr is out of range.
Bamboo Face paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikil Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Bamboo Face sprawls well. He's pushed Nikil Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Bamboo Face takes a swing at Nikil Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikil Jr checks it well.
Bamboo Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikil Jr can do to turn this around?
Nikil Jr wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikil Jr manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nikil Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bamboo Face! #T1#
Bamboo Face is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bamboo Face is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bamboo Face can't do much from the bottom here.
Bamboo Face sneaks back into half guard.
Nikil Jr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bamboo Face. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikil Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Bamboo Face takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bamboo Face manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nikil Jr has Bamboo Face in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Nikil Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bamboo Face can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamboo Face is aware though and is defending well.
Bamboo Face postures up in Nikil Jr's guard and throws a big left but Nikil Jr blocks it.
Bamboo Face working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nikil Jr's head.
Bamboo Face looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikil Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bamboo Face defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Bamboo Face's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bamboo Face frees his head nicely. Oh but Nikil Jr has switched to an armbar! Bamboo Face is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kenrick Nikil Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Hot Spunk's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EFC Rham vs Gold
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Minerva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamboo Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minerva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Bamboo Face has closed the distance and engaged Minerva in a clinch.
Bamboo Face tries to work over Minerva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minerva jumps guard but Bamboo Face turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva is trying to break free.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Minerva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Minerva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minerva.
Minerva misses with a hook
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Minerva throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Minerva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minerva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Minerva throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch there but Minerva circles away.
Minerva wants to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Minerva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minerva takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Minerva throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Minerva tries to clinch up
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Minerva.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minerva throws out the jab.
Minerva throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Minerva misses with a takedown attempt
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Minerva defending well as Bamboo Face loads up on a big left hand.
Minerva lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamboo Face off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Minerva coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Bamboo Face.
Minerva throws a solid leg kick but Bamboo Face takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Minerva.
A leg kick checked by Bamboo Face.
Minerva throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Minerva digs a good hook to Bamboo Face's body.
#TD#
Minerva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minerva is stalling in the full guard.
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.#T3#
Bamboo Face seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Minerva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bamboo Face is retaining full guard.
Minerva controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minerva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamboo Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerva.
Minerva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Bamboo Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minerva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamboo Face throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minerva. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minerva.
Bamboo Face wants to counter with a clinch but Minerva pushes him away.
Minerva lands with a good body shot.
Bamboo Face throws a body punch but Minerva moves out of range.
Bamboo Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minerva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bamboo Face cracks a nice hook into Minerva's ribs.
Minerva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Minerva slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Minerva.
Bamboo Face displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minerva.
Minerva lands with a nice body kick.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva cracks the inside of Bamboo Face's front leg.
Bamboo Face moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minerva throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Bamboo Face there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Minerva does no damage. #T1#
Bamboo Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minerva.
Bamboo Face wants to counter the offense by Minerva and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minerva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minerva lands with a hook. Bamboo Face tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamboo Face walks into a stiff left hand from Minerva.
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Minerva strikes.
Bamboo Face circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamboo Face lands with an overhand left.
Minerva throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Minerva misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Bamboo Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Minerva scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Bamboo Face dodges the punch combination from Minerva.
Bamboo Face tries to counter with a clinch but Minerva shakes him off and moves away.
Bamboo Face takes a swing at Minerva's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Minerva misses the target.
Bamboo Face works Minerva's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Minerva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Minerva misses.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Minerva.
Bamboo Face throws out a counter right but Minerva avoids it with no problem.
Minerva misses with an uppercut
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Bamboo Face coming out on top.
Minerva throws a hook but Bamboo Face avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Minerva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamboo Face.
Nice cross by Bamboo Face.
A clash of legs there as Bamboo Face blocks the low kick.#T3#
Minerva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Minerva.
Minerva throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Minerva tries to clinch there but Bamboo Face circles away.
Minerva misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minerva just misses with a punch to the body.
Minerva scores with the left hand. Bamboo Face knows he should have avoided that one.
Minerva throws a good cross that connects.
Minerva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minerva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamboo Face has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Minerva finds it's way round the side to connect with Bamboo Face's head.
Scott Minerva is winning the standup battle so far.
Minerva misses with a looping right.
Bamboo Face tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Minerva throws a looping overhand right but Bamboo Face ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minerva is looking to land body kicks.
Bamboo Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minerva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Minerva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minerva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bamboo Face takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Minerva scores with a jab. Bamboo Face acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bamboo Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Minerva throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.#CL#
Minerva instigates a clinch. #BC#
Minerva manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Minerva pushes Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face digs a right hand underneath Minerva's ribcage. Minerva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minerva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamboo Face can do to turn this around?
Minerva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva 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#
Minerva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook.
Minerva throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minerva throws out the jab.
Minerva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamboo Face lands a glancing blow to the side of Minerva's head.
Bamboo Face wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamboo Face feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Minervas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Minerva misses.
Minerva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Minerva misses with a left hand
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand. #T1#
Minerva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Minerva throws a leg kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minerva, as that shot connected.
Minerva missing with a left hand there. Bamboo Face was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minerva tries to clinch but Bamboo Face moves away
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Minerva loads up on a big right hand but Bamboo Face slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Minerva.
Bamboo Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamboo Face misses the jab.
Minerva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamboo Face.
A telegraphed right hand from Minerva misses the target.
Bamboo Face misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minerva.
Minerva pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Minerva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamboo Face.
Minerva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva misses with a leg kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Minerva misses.
Bamboo Face takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minerva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Bamboo Face slips a straight right by Minerva.
Bamboo Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minerva.
Minerva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bamboo Face to score with a decent uppercut.
Minerva shoots and misses
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Minerva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minerva throws a shot from downtown. Bamboo Face moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Minerva closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Minerva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bamboo Face has double underhooks.
Minerva wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minerva is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face is controlling him.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minerva.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Minerva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Minerva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
#TD#
Minerva gets control of Bamboo Face's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minerva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Minerva looking for subs off his back but Bamboo Face has passed one foot through into half guard.
Minerva wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Bamboo Face seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Minerva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minerva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bamboo Face keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Bamboo Face has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Let's hope that Bamboo Face 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.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboo Face is just content to waste time from the top position. Minerva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minerva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Minerva!
A relieved looking Scott Minerva 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:
EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Figg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamboo Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Bamboo Face clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figg.
Figg can't get the takedown.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bamboo Face avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raycon Figg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Figg misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Bamboo Face pushes Figg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Figg tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Figg back against the cage.
Figg looking for a takedown.
Figg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bamboo Face on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face. #T2#
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Figg has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Figg tries a knee to the head but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face struggles to land a body shot inside as Figg controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Figg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Figg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bamboo Face after a bit of a struggle.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face cracks Figg with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Figg.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land. #T3#
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figg backwards. #ROC2#
Figg is rocked!
Figg throws a head punch that misses.
Figg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face prevents a takedown attempt there.
Figg tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Figg back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Figg backwards.
Oh Figg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Figg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figg.
Figg blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Figg seems to have got his legs back now.
Figg misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot in the clinch.
Figg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow. #T4#
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Figg! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bamboo Face is unloading with more strikes now! Figg drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OLIMPO logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Bamboo Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamboo Face or not.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. #T1#
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Bamboo Face has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short left from Knox.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
#T3#
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamboo Face or not.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox wants to stall.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox. #T4#
Bamboo Face tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range. #CL#
Knox pushes Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T1#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bamboo Face.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Knox blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox working aggressively here.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns Knox into the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox is looking to control Bamboo Face's arms but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knox has his back to the cage.
Knox is leaning against Bamboo Face and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox. #T4#
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox digs a right hand into Bamboo Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamboo Face's gas tank.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox is pushing Bamboo Face up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face takes a shot to the head.
Knox wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboo Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox is looking to counter the offense by Bamboo Face and move into the clinch.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bamboo Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bamboo Face can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamboo Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Bamboo Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Bamboo Face has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamboo Face there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bamboo Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bamboo Face throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Knox has Bamboo Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face is working Knox over against the cage.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
#T3#
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Zeta Knox did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A jab lands there for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeta Knox is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Bamboo Face.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Knox.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
A short right from Knox.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox stalling in the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
A body shot lands from Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Knox.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox pushes Bamboo Face back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Bamboo Face letting Knox take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T4#
Knox presses Bamboo Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox had his way with Ubungu Bamboo Face in that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Knox darts in and clinches Bamboo Face up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox has Bamboo Face pushed against the cage.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox digs a right hand into Bamboo Face's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamboo Face's gas tank.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries to stall but Bamboo Face uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Zeta Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Well Knox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeta Knox!
A victorious Zeta Knox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Beecher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Beecher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Beecher walks into a stiff left hand from Bamboo Face.
Beecher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beecher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face blocks the body kick.
Beecher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Beecher. That snapped Bamboo Face's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beecher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Beecher's head but Beecher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
Beecher connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bamboo Face misses the jab.
Bamboo Face moves in looking to clinch but Beecher pushes him off.
Bamboo Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beecher.
Beecher is looking to clinch but Bamboo Face is avoiding it.
Bamboo Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Beecher.
Bamboo Face cracks Beecher with an open hand slap.
Bamboo Face is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beecher throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beecher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Beecher throws out a leg kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range and Beecher only half commits.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamboo Face throws out a loose jab but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beecher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beecher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bamboo Face lands a slapping body shot.
Beecher throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
As Beecher tries to get set, Bamboo Face tries to push him back and clinch up but Beecher manages to avoid the attempt.
Bamboo Face swings widly with a right hand
and Beecher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Beecher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beecher throws a sloppy head kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher slips under a jab.
Bamboo Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beecher.#T3#
Beecher just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bamboo Face was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beecher.
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Beecher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beecher has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Beecher fails to land.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beecher's elbow.
Beecher lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beecher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Beecher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face is working Beecher over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Beecher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Beecher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bamboo Face looks to clinch
and Beecher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face sizes up Beecher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Beecher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face looks to throw the jab but Beecher is out of range.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Beecher slips the punch.
Bamboo Face throws the left hand but Beecher avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Beecher has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a looping overhand right but Beecher ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Beecher loads up on a big right hand but Bamboo Face slips the punch.
It looked like Bamboo Face wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beecher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Beecher throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.#CL#
Bamboo Face rushes Beecher and presses him up against the cage.
Beecher lands an elbow just above Bamboo Face 's eye.
Beecher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beecher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Beecher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Beecher tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Beecher controls the action.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Beecher.
Beecher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Bamboo Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beechers head.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beecher scores with a hook to the body.
Beecher is trying to stall.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamboo Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beecher.
Beecher blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beecher. #CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Bamboo Face dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.
Beecher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamboo Face lands a body shot in the clinch.
Beecher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beecher backwards.
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Beecher uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Beecher takes a shot to the head.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Beecher is rocked!
Beecher misses with a punch on the inside.
Beecher is still on wobbly legs! Can Bamboo Face finish him?
Bamboo Face has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Beecher seems to have recovered his senses.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beecher.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Beecher.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beecher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bamboo Face's brow.
Beecher wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamboo Face won't allow it.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage.
Beecher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Beecher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beecher tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Beecher blocks it.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bamboo Face takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that lands on Beecher's shoulder, as Beecher tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Beecher moves into the clinch.
Beecher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Beecher misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
#T1#
Beecher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Beecher.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beecher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beecher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beecher prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Beecher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beecher tries to stall but Bamboo Face uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face. #T2#
Beecher throws a head punch that misses.
Beecher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Beecher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beecher tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Beecher tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Beecher back against the cage. #BC2#
Beecher manages to break the clinch.
Bamboo Face keeps the fight on the outside.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up but Beecher circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamboo Face backing away here, and Beecher unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bamboo Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bamboo Face cracks a nice hook into Beecher's ribs.#T3#
Beecher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beecher scores with a push kick.
Beecher misses with the body kick
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beecher.
Bamboo Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paul Beecher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face misses with a left hand
and Beecher counters with a one-two to the body.
Beecher ducks under a wild hook from Bamboo Face.
A countering left hand to the body from Beecher misses.
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beecher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beecher throws out a leg kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range and Beecher only half commits. #T4#
Bamboo Face fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Beecher manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Beecher misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beecher. #CL#
Bamboo Face pushes Beecher up against the cage in a clinch.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beecher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Beecher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face dodges an elbow strike from Beecher.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Beecher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beecher 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Beecher!
Paul Beecher 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:
EFC Mcpherson vs Panda
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face misses with a straight right.
As Bamboo Face tries to get set, Knox tries to push him back and clinch up but Bamboo Face manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox misses with a left hand
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamboo Face off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bamboo Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
#T2#
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Knox.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bamboo Face looks winded!#T4#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Knox.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Knox wants to clinch up but Bamboo Face keeps it at a distance.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox just leaning against Bamboo Face, taking a breather.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face. #T1#
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bamboo Face can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Bamboo Face tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox looking to stall.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Knox on the inside. #T4#
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
Knox misses with some punches.
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!
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bamboo Face - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Bamboo Face scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands a nice uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
I think Bamboo Face has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
After the big win, Ubungu Bamboo Face made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors OLIMPO and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Bamboo Face doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target. #CL#
Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamboo Face is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller avoiding damage.
#T1#
Miller misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamboo Face.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamboo Face or not.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller stalls.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Miller.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Miller blocks a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A short left from Miller.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Miller has Bamboo Face pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face takes a shot to the head.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamboo Face.
Miller tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Miller moves away from the strike by Bamboo Face.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bamboo Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Bamboo Face fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamboo Face.
#T1#
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Bamboo Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Bamboo Face looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bamboo Face! But no joy.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bamboo Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Eddie Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamboo Face appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Bamboo Face lands an overhand right.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Bamboo Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bamboo Face connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miller scrambles back to his feet.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
A little jabbing left from Bamboo Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Bamboo Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miller lands with a shot to the body.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Miller swings for the body but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lands with a cross. #T4#
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Miller scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bamboo Face moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
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#
Miller misses with a hook
and Bamboo Face counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miller is looking to wear down Bamboo Face with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller tries to bum rush Bamboo Face with a series of wild strikes but Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face scores with a body shot.
Bamboo Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Miller defending well as Bamboo Face loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Miller avoids the body shot from Bamboo Face.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller misses with an uppercut
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bamboo Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamboo Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Miller throws a series of punches but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Bamboo Face throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miller takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller jabs at Bamboo Face's body.
Bamboo Face ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Bamboo Face.
Miller digs a good hook to Bamboo Face's body.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamboo Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamboo Face. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Miller tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller misses with a jab to the body
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bamboo Face lunges at Miller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miller's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller misses with a right hand
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamboo Face 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face made sure to mention his sponsor, OLIMPO in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC Daughtrey vs Grimes
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
Snapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face throws the left hand but Snapp avoids the punch easily.
Snapp misses with a combination
#CL#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snapp is trying to break free.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snapp or not.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
#BC2#
Snapp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snapp takes one to the side of the head.
Snapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
Bamboo Face looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamboo Face tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamboo Face.
Snapp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Snapp.
Snapp thuds his right hand into Bamboo Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snapp misses with a right hand
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Snapp tries to bum rush Bamboo Face with a series of wild strikes but Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Snapp manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Bamboo Face misses
and Snapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face stuns Snapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Snapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Bamboo Face misses.
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamboo Face lands with a hook. Snapp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snapp swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bob Snapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snapp needs to keep his hands up - Bamboo Face had a free shot at his head there.
Bamboo Face staying out of range there.
Snapp misses with a left hand
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches.
Snapp working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Snapp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snapp is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Snapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snapp blocking some punches.
Snapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snapp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bamboo Face backwards.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Snapp. #BC2#
Snapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamboo Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snapp.
Bamboo Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snapp misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a looping overhand right but Snapp ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Snapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamboo Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Bamboo Face scores with a jab to the head.
Snapp misses with a hook.
Snapp misses with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook.
Snapp thuds a left hand into Bamboo Face's body.
Snapp looks to throw the jab but Bamboo Face is out of range.
Snapp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a left to the body.
Snapp throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bamboo Face's hands.
Snapp misses with a hook
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Snapp throws a big shot that misses.
Snapp throws a combination that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snapp takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Bamboo Face should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Snapp drops Bamboo Face with a beautiful combination! Bamboo Face stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Snapp is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
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!
Snapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Snapp throws a looping overhand right but Bamboo Face ducks down to avoid it.
Bamboo Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snapp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Snapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snapp throws a combination that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bamboo Face slips under a jab.
Snapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snapp misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bamboo Face throws a hook but Snapp blocks it.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by Snapp.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Snapp manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face lands a jab to the head.
Snapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snapp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bamboo Face fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bamboo Face lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Bamboo Face moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snapp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Snapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Bamboo Face punishes Snapp's body with a nice straight punch.
Snapp misses the jab.
Snapp misses with the combination.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bamboo Face keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snapp.#T3#
Snapp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Snapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snapp.
Snapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Snapp manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face punishes Snapp's body with a nice straight punch.
Snapp takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#
That has opened up Bob Snapp's cut even more.#T4#
Snapp misses with a straight right.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snapp throws a right and a left that Bamboo Face avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snapp. Bamboo Face does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snapp moves out of range as Bamboo Face strikes.
Snapp throws a hook but Bamboo Face avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face looks to clinch
letting Snapp counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bob Snapp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Snapp strikes.
Snapp misses with an uppercut
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snapp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamboo Face sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Snapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Snapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snapp lands a really nice looking cross but Bamboo Face seems unphased.
Snapp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snapp moves away.
Snapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face wants to clinch up but Snapp keeps it at a distance.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Bamboo Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Bamboo Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Snapp is just out of range.
Bamboo Face throws a shot to the body.
Snapp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Snapp looks to throw the jab but Bamboo Face is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
A big right from Snapp misses.
Snapp misses the jab.
Bamboo Face tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snapp manages to circle out of the way.
Bamboo Face swings for the body but Snapp moves out of range.
Bob Snapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Snapp.
Snapp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Snapp lands a nice shot that snaps Bamboo Face's head back.
Snapp misses with a shot to the body
and Snapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face takes one to the chin there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
EFC Whymer vs Number
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mismash.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bamboo Face, as that shot connected.
Bamboo Face lands with a hook. Mismash tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mismash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mismash throws a combination that misses
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
Mismash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamboo Face throws out the jab.
Mismash definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mismash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mismash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a nice hook to Mismash's body. Mismash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mismash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mismash throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Mismash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mismash misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Bamboo Face counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bamboo Face.
Mismash is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mismash manages to break the clinch.
Orc Mismash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mismash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mismash takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bamboo Face has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No joy there for Mismash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mismash throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mismash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Bamboo Face misses.
Mismash tries for a takedown but Bamboo Face circles away easily#CL2#
and Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
Bamboo Face prevents Mismash from breaking the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Mismash has had enough of the clinch but Bamboo Face keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Mismash's head.
Bamboo Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mismash wants to get back to striking at distance but Bamboo Face won't allow it.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face prevents Mismash from breaking the clinch.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Mismash manages to break the clinch.
Mismash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mismash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mismash misses with a double jab.
Mismash misses with a combination
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash is breathing heavily.
Mismash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orc Mismash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mismash throws a right hand that Bamboo Face ducks under and follows up with a left that Bamboo Face also avoids with ease.
Mismash throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamboo Face is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mismash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mismash misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Bamboo Face gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mismash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bamboo Face pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamboo Face.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
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!
A short right from Bamboo Face. #T4#
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mismash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mismash swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face lands a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Mismash's head.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Mismash working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bamboo Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mismash is looking to break free of the clinch but Bamboo Face has double underhooks.
Mismash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mismash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mismash throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bamboo Face might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bamboo Face throws a good cross that connects.
Mismash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Mismash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Mismash working hard to break the clinch.
Mismash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ubungu Bamboo Face seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mismash jumps guard but Bamboo Face stands there with Mismash around his waist. Mismash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mismash's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mismash's efforts to push away.
Mismash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Bamboo Face keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mismash's efforts to push away.#TD#
Mismash drags the fight down to the ground.
Bamboo Face sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mismash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bamboo Face 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.
Mismash wants to get back to his feet but Bamboo Face is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamboo Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamboo Face stays in close to Mismash's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Orc Mismash is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
No luck for Mismash with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orc Mismash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamboo Face wants to counter with a clinch but Mismash pushes him away.
Mismash fails with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mismash 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Mismash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mismash throws a combination that misses
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mismash takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bamboo Face lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face lands the left hand.
Mismash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bamboo Face avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bamboo Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Mismash should have avoided that one.
Bamboo Face misses with an uppercut. Mismash saw that one coming.
Ubungu Bamboo Face seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mismash falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Bamboo Face.#CL2#
Bamboo Face closes the distance and clinches.
Bamboo Face lands a shot to the body.
Mismash can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bamboo Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mismash misses with a wild combination.
Bamboo Face tries to counter with a clinch but Mismash shakes him off and moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bamboo Face. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mismash walks into a jab.
Mismash misses with a double jab
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mismash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bamboo Face dodges the punch combination from Mismash.
Mismash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook.
Mismash throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Mismash takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Mismash is rocked!
Bamboo Face connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Mismash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mismash misses with a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bamboo Face lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OLIMPO, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC Pulu vs Vale
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamboo Face moves away.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Knox avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bamboo Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.#T2#
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox just leaning against Bamboo Face, taking a breather.
Bamboo Face blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Bamboo Face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamboo Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox has Bamboo Face pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face. #T3#
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamboo Face has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Knox seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bamboo Face can turn it around.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox looking to slow down the pace here.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
A short body shot lands from Knox as the two fighters clinch.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Knox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeta Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bamboo Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamboo Face scrambles back to his feet.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox looks to clinch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Knox misses the body punch
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bamboo Face has time to react.
Bamboo Face digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamboo Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox scores with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut even more.#T1#
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox takes one on the button.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face cracks Knox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamboo Face is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Bamboo Face pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face. #T3#
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
A short left from Knox.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Bamboo Face doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zeta Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face blocks a body shot from Knox.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Knox misses with some punches.
#T4#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox presses Bamboo Face against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Ubungu Bamboo Face's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Knox scores with a jab.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Bamboo Face breaks away and moves out of range.
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Bamboo Face takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Bamboo Face moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamboo Face.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox misses with some punches.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knox takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
#T2#
Knox lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with a body punch.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Knox - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short left from Knox. #CUT#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knox - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knox cracks Bamboo Face with a nice body shot.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeta Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox 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:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Maki throws a head kick that misses.
Maki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Bamboo Face has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamboo Face.
Maki misses with a hook.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
A swing and a miss from Bamboo Face.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Maki and move into the clinch.
Maki connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
#T1##CL2#
Maki moves into the clinch.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bamboo Face pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bamboo Face seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maki can turn it around.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamboo Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki pushes Bamboo Face back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bamboo Face up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Bamboo Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamboo Faces head.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki trying to stall but Bamboo Face improves his position.
#T3#
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Maki lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
Bamboo Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamboo Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Bamboo Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Maki trying to control the position but instead, Bamboo Face has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maki into the cage.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Maki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maki takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
Bamboo Face walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Bamboo Face blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamboo Face throws out the jab. #CL2#
Maki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamboo Face, pushing him back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Maki.
Maki tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maki lands with a nice body kick.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maki.#T1#
Maki scores with a body shot.
Bamboo Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Maki.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Maki manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
A lazy body kick from Maki
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Maki scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maki, right into the meat.
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki throws a low kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range easily.
Maki connects with the punch.
Bamboo Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bamboo Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maki working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Maki drops back down to his feet.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Maki. #T4#
Maki prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maki.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki tries to circle away but Bamboo Face has him pinned against the cage.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Keijo Maki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bamboo Face cracks Maki with a nice body shot.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maki tries to move into range but Bamboo Face moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Maki lands a front kick.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bamboo Face.
Good work by Bamboo Face as he checks the leg kick.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bamboo Face's head.#CL#
Bamboo Face clinches with his opponent.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki lands a right hand.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
#T1#
Maki tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Maki has Bamboo Face pressed against the cage.
#T2#
Maki is trying to force a seperation but Bamboo Face has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keijo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamboo Face off the cage and back into range.
Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki misses the body punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a left to the body.
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!
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Maki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maki throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bamboo Face misses with a wild body shot.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bamboo Face lands a jab.
Bamboo Face misses with a left hand
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki misses with a looping left.
Bamboo Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Bamboo Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Bamboo Face misses with a looping left.
Maki lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamboo Face doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face wants to clinch.
Bamboo Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bamboo Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutku fails to pull guard.
Bamboo Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Noku Mutku has been cut.#TD2#
Mutku successfully pulls guard.
Mutku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutku trying to control the position.
Bamboo Face's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mutku looking for a guillotine here but Bamboo Face defends easily.
Mutku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Mutku sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mutku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bamboo Face dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Mutku is adopting a defensive guard.
Bamboo Face slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mutku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bamboo Face defends well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mutku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bamboo Face's guard. #REVB#
Mutku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bamboo Face works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mutku being controlled here momentarily.
Mutku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutku content to stall in guard here.
Mutku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bamboo Face looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutku wants to pass the guard but Bamboo Face is keeping the position.
Mutku throwing strikes but missing.
Mutku wants to control from the top but Bamboo Face keeps moving.
Bamboo Face keeping full guard, as Mutku tries to pass.
Mutku advances to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mutku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bamboo Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mutku.
Mutku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bamboo Face does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bamboo Face is concentrating on defense, preventing Mutku from advancing position.
Mutku looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mutku looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bamboo Face with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mutku seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mutku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bamboo Face has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mutku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noku Mutku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noku Mutku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bamboo Face lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboo Face leaves Mutku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Mutku and move into the clinch.
Mutku darts in trying to clinch
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutku slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mutku gets tackled into the cage by Bamboo Face. Bamboo Face maintains the clinch.
Bamboo Face can't find room to land a body shot as Mutku controls the action.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Mutku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamboo Face is working Mutku over against the cage.
Mutku stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Bamboo Face lands with a short shot to the head.
Mutku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bamboo Face is defending well.
Bamboo Face lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face gets underhooks to prevent Mutku's takedown attempt.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noku Mutku.#T2#
Mutku jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Mutku gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mutku tries to clinch but Bamboo Face moves out of range. #TD2#
Mutku shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mutku showed some decent athleticism there.
Bamboo Face keeping control of the position.
Mutku is keen to just control but Bamboo Face is a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutku is keen to just control but Bamboo Face is a slippery customer.
Mutku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bamboo Face defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Mutku seems to be working for a kimura but Bamboo Face defends the submission attempt.
Bamboo Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face tries to roll over but Mutku keeps him under control.
Mutku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mutku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mutku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bamboo Face is just riding it out for now. Mutku eventually gives up the hold.
Bamboo Face is concentrating on defense, preventing Mutku from advancing position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bamboo Face is trying to control but can't.
Bamboo Face knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mutku on the ground.
Bamboo Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bamboo Face on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bamboo Face tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Mutku seems content to control.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Mutku is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutku ducks under a wild hook from Bamboo Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noku Mutku's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Mutku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mutku fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Mutku tries to get set, Bamboo Face tries to push him back and clinch up but Mutku manages to avoid the attempt.
Mutku looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamboo Face is just out of range.
Mutku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamboo Face paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Mutku manages to avoid it.
Mutku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face scores with a hook to the body. Mutku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Bamboo Face misses with a wild body shot.
Noku Mutku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mutku wants to clinch.
Noku Mutku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bamboo Face defending well as Mutku loads up on a big left hand.
Mutku shoots for a takedown but Bamboo Face saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mutku misses with a combination
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Bamboo Face scores with a nice strike.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Bamboo Face catches Mutku right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Mutku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bamboo Face misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Bamboo Face has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bamboo Face throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutku on the side of the head.
Mutku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamboo Face throws a shot from downtown. Mutku moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Bamboo Face - just one landing.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutku.
Mutku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Mutku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bamboo Face as he jumps to the side.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noku Mutku.
Mutku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutku wants to clinch up but Bamboo Face keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Bamboo Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Mutku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bamboo Face is looking to control Mutku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bamboo Face avoid being mounted?
Bamboo Face is looking for a sweep. Mutku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Mutku trying to control the action but Bamboo Face is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutku drops an elbow to the side of Bamboo Face's head. #SUB2#
Mutku seems to be working for a kimura but Bamboo Face defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mutku seems to be working for a kimura but Bamboo Face defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutku throwing shots but Bamboo Face is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bamboo Face has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
Ubungu Bamboo Face decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Gladius Super Serie 2
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bradshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Bradshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamboo Face staying out of range there.
Bamboo Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bamboo Face counter with a right hand.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bradshaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bamboo Face scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
Bamboo Face slips a straight right by Bradshaw.#T1#
Bradshaw misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradshaw ducks under a wild hook from Bamboo Face.
It seemed like Bradshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bradshaw connects with a body shot that sends Bamboo Face's belly button to the back.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Bamboo Face tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamboo Face on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bradshaw might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bradshaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamboo Face finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Bamboo Face's head but Bamboo Face sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Bradshaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Bamboo Face with a hook.
Bamboo Face keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Bamboo Face counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradshaw tries to break the clinch but Bamboo Face is controlling the position.
Bradshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch.
Bradshaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bradshaw throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamboo Face.#T3#
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face is controlling him.
Bamboo Face misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Bamboo Face fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bamboo Face on the inside.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Bradshaw breaks from the clinch.
Bradshaw throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Bamboo Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradshaw throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bradshaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Bradshaw manages to avoid it.
Bradshaw lands the left hand.
Bradshaw lands a slapping body shot.
Bradshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Bradshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradshaw looks to land a left hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range nicely.
Bradshaw looks to land a left hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range nicely.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Bamboo Face saw that one coming.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bamboo Face is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Bamboo Face waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradshaw.
Bradshaw scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Bamboo Face steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bamboo Face throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamboo Face misses with a straight left.
Bamboo Face moves out of range as Bradshaw strikes.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bradshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bradshaw scores with a hook to the body. Bamboo Face takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bradshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bamboo Face takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bamboo Face slips a jab from Bradshaw.#T2#
Bradshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bradshaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bamboo Face circles away quickly and effectively.
Tim Bradshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bradshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamboo Face throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradshaw throws a looping overhand right but Bamboo Face ducks down to avoid it.
Bradshaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bradshaw misses with a left hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Bradshaw throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bradshaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut
and Bamboo Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target.
Bradshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bamboo Face takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bamboo Face connects with a right hand. Bradshaw shakes it off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bamboo Face. That snapped Bradshaw's head back.
Bradshaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw throws out a counter right but Bamboo Face avoids it with no problem.
Bradshaw swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bradshaw throws a looping overhand right but Bamboo Face ducks down to avoid it.
Tim Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face misses with a hook.
Bamboo Face is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradshaw can do to turn this around?
Bamboo Face displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Bamboo Face blocks a jab.
Bamboo Face appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bamboo Face defending well as Bradshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Bamboo Face connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradshaw's hands.
Bradshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw throws a looping overhand right but Bamboo Face ducks down to avoid it.
Bradshaw slips a jab from Bamboo Face.
Bradshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bamboo Face missing with a left hand there. Bradshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradshaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bradshaw misses the shot to the body.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bradshaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bamboo Face counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamboo Face doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bradshaw with a nice cross.
Bradshaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter punch.
Bradshaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice body shot.
Bamboo Face slips a straight right by Bradshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Bamboo Face saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bamboo Face takes the fight into the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bradshaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bamboo Face has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bamboo Face manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradshaw throws a jab when Bamboo Face was well out of range.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Bradshaw and move into the clinch.
Bradshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tim Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Bamboo Face moves out of range.
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bradshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Bamboo Face lands the left hand.
Bradshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamboo Face makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradshaw misses with a right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Bamboo Face drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Bradshaw misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw tries to break the clinch but Bamboo Face is controlling the position.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Bradshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Bamboo Face tries to throw a body punch but Bradshaw avoids it by throwing Bamboo Face back against the cage.
Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
A frustrated look appears on Bradshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bamboo Face lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bamboo Face 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Gladius #26
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Bamboo Face holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamboo Face lands with a light punch inside.
Bamboo Face lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Romero's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Bamboo Face rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Romero stalling in the clinch but Bamboo Face improves position.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bamboo Face just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Romero.
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand.
Romero jumps guard but Bamboo Face stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Romero is looking to control Bamboo Face's arms but Bamboo Face gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romero has his back to the cage.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Bamboo Face creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Romero's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Romero drops to his knees and Bamboo Face pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Dabut falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Bamboo Face counters by clinching up.
Dabut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dabut struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Dabut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Dabut.
Dabut lands with a light punch inside.
Dabut tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dabut.
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabut struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Dabut misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head.
Dabut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamboo Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dabut blocks an uppercut.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Dabut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dabut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Dabut working aggressively here.
Dabut struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Dabut lands a shoulder strike.
Dabut struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
Dabut working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dabut fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Dabut.
Dabut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabut fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dabut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dabut misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Dabut.
Dabut misses with some punches.
#T2#
Dabut tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamboo Face's elbow.
Dabut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dabut misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Dabut blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamboo Face.
A head punch on the inside from Dabut fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dabut goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dabut tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face dips a shoulder and cracks Dabut with a mighty uppercut! Dabut falls back against the cage and Bamboo Face unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dabut 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 - Bamboo Face screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Bamboo Face connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Korf throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Bamboo Face counters by clinching up.
Korf looking to slow down the pace here.
Bamboo Face gets through Korf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamboo Face.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
A nice left hand lands by Bamboo Face.
Korf takes a shot to the head.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamboo Face.
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!
Korf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamboo Face makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Good body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands with a short shot to the head.
Korf is trying to pull guard but Bamboo Face turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
Bamboo Face lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamboo Face working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Bamboo Face drops Korf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Korf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamboo Face.
A body shot lands from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face digs a right hand into Korf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Korf's gas tank.
Korf is breathing heavily.#T2#
Korf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korf is looking to break free of the clinch but Bamboo Face has double underhooks.
Korf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Korf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bamboo Face lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a nice uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamboo Face lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bamboo Face creates a bit of distance and cracks Korf with a massive left hook! Korf crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Bamboo Face stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamboo Face circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa moves to clinch but Bamboo Face breaks away
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by Balboa.
Bamboo Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balboa. Balboa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice takedown defense from Bamboo Face. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Bamboo Face seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bamboo Face moves out of range of the body kick from Balboa.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bamboo Face has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamboo Face.#CL#
Bamboo Face gets a clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamboo Face.
A hook to the body from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bamboo Face to keep the fight standing.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free but Bamboo Face has control.
Bamboo Face lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Bamboo Face.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ubungu Bamboo Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Bamboo Face pushes Balboa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bamboo Face lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balboa or not.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bamboo Face is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bamboo Face lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bamboo Face prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bamboo Face has him pressed against the cage.
Bamboo Face has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bamboo Face lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamboo Face lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Bamboo Face unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Balboa! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bamboo Face is unloading with more strikes now! Balboa drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Medic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Medic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamboo Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bamboo Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Bamboo Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face lands a nice hook to Medic's body. Medic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Medic tries to clinch but Bamboo Face is having none of it.
Bamboo Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Bamboo Face sends Medic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bamboo Face is motioning to the referee to let Medic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Major Medic has been cut.
Medic is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamboo Face scores with a sloppy right hand. Medic should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Medic is rocked!
Bamboo Face throws an overhand right that drops Medic like a sack of potatoes! Bamboo Face dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ubungu Bamboo Face!
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