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AKF 33 | Ambe vs. Taurus
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taurus. Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Taurus slips under a jab. We've been informed that Taurus 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. Taurus misses the jab. Ambe blocks the body kick.
Taurus lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe. Ambe misses with a right hand and Taurus counters with a straight right hand. Ambe feints a jab promting Taurus to slip. Ambe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taurus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Taurus moves out of range of the strikes. Ambe looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it. Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top. Ambe looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely. Ambe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Ambe cracks Taurus with a good jab. Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ambe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ambe misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely. Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch. Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick. Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range. Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily. Ambe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ambe lands a head shot.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch.#BC2# Taurus breaks the clinch.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Taurus. Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taurus moves away from the strike by Ambe. Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a head kick. Taurus blocks a jab.#T2# Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe throws a hook but Taurus blocks it. Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe. A jab from Ambe misses. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily. #CL# Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Taurus trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Taurus is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Taurus working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Taurus punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.#T3# Ambe scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Ambe misses with a looping left. Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes. Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ambe is looking to control Taurus's arms but Taurus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Taurus wants to stall.
#T4# Ambe taking a breather. Ambe looking to stall.
Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance. No joy there for Ambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Taurus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Ambe scores with a four punch combination! A combination from Ambe does no damage. Taurus throws a counter combo. Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Ambe moves his leg out of the way. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing. Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ambe throws a combination. Taurus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut. Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ambe blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Scar Ambe is winning the standup battle so far. Taurus lands a nice shot that snaps Ambe's head back.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe looks to clinch and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Ambe backing up. Ambe nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe misses with an uppercut. Taurus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ambe blocks it well. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it. Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily. Taurus jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ambe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Taurus missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Taurus lands with a hook. Ambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ambe is looking to clinch. Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot. Ambe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe. A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Ambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe. A leg kick checked by Ambe. Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ambe misses the jab. A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2##CL# Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Taurus. Taurus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes. Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes. Taurus can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Taurus wants to break free but Ambe has control.
A short uppercut from Ambe. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around? Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy.#BC2# Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
#T3# Taurus swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt and Taurus counters with a nice body shot. A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Ambe's defenses. Taurus lands with a cross. Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Good standup being displayed there by Ambe as he connects with a hook. Taurus misses with a body shot.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL# Ambe drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ambe misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Taurus.
#T4# Ambe lands a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Taurus looking to stall.
#BC2# Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily. Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe. Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ambe.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ambe in his tracks. Ambe misses with a hook. Taurus is looking for the big counter here. Nice defenses there by Taurus. Ambe moves out of range of the strikes. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! A head kick misses from Taurus. Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Taurus connects with an inside leg kick. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus blocks a jab. Taurus misses with a body kick. Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range. Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus. Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe takes one on the button. Ambe scores with a decent looking hook. Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Ambe.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick. Ambe throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards. Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe leaning his opponent against the ropes. Taurus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ambe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ambe has Taurus pressed against the ropes, preventing Taurus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taurus.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus. Taurus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC2# Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it. Taurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Taurus staying out of range there. Donk. Ambe catches Taurus right on the button with a cross. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ambe misses with a right hand and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambe throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily. Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Donk. Taurus catches Ambe right on the button with a cross. Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe with a nice cross. Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3# Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range. #CL# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus. Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head. Taurus tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. Ambe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Taurus tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ambe keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Taurus leaning against his opponent.
Taurus trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2# Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ambe lands with a shot to the body. Taurus cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ambe 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.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ambe throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe lands with a cross. A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. #CL# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ambe 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 William Gold scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision! Scar Ambe retains his welterweight title! An out of breath Scar Ambe 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:
AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Ambe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. Ambe lands a body shot.
Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cortez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ambe staying out of range there. Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily. Ambe connects with the punch. Cortez misses with a straight right. Ambe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cortez throws a head kick but Ambe moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot. Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A jab from Ambe misses. #T1# Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ambe lands with a right hand. Cortez on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ambe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cortez - the referee stops the clock and Ambe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cortez. Ambe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. We've been informed that Ambe 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. Ambe 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. Cortez looks for the body kick but Ambe saw that one coming. Ambe avoids the head kick by Cortez.
Cortez lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
Ambe misses with a double jab.
Cortez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Ambe connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ambe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cortez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2# Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ambe scores with a punch to the head. Good shot there by Cortez.#CUT#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. A decent looking cross lands there for Ambe. Ambe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ambe avoids a kick to the body.
Cortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A lazy left from Ambe finds it's target. Ambe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A jab from Cortez misses. Ambe lands a jab to the head.
#T3# Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ambe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ambe throws a series of punches but Cortez avoids them all with ease. A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Ambe throws a combination. Cortez tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Ambe misses with a few strikes there.
Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cortez is looking to counter punch. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ambe thuds a left hand into Cortez's body. Ambe lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cortez. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A good leg kick by Cortez. #T4# Ambe dips to his left and cracks Cortez with an uppercut! Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Ambe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe's corner calls for a 1-2. Ambe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ambe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head. Ambe tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance. Ambe tries to clinch up but Cortez circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe scores with a body shot.
Cortez catches Ambe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cortez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ambe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Cortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ambe tries to clinch up. Ambe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ambe throws a body shot but no joy. Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good shot there by Ambe. Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ambe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ambe closes the distance and lands a one-two. Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
Cortez slips under a jab. Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Ambe manages to avoid it. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cortez. Cortez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. 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 leg kick checked by Ambe. Ambe lands an overhand right.#T1# Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ambe tries to clinch and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand. Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range. Cortez slips under a jab. Nice body punch from Ambe. Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it. A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Cortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook. Cortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cortez motions for Ambe to come forward. Cortez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ambe digs a good hook to Cortez's body.
#T2# Ambe lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head. Nice shot by Ambe. Cortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ambe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ambe misses with an uppercut
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand. Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch. An attempted straight right counter from Cortez misses the target. Ambe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cortez scores with a punch to the head. Ambe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ambe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cortez. Ambe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.#T3# Ambe tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it. A left lands for Ambe. Ambe misses with a straight right. Cortez throws a head kick that misses. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely. Ambe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ambe misses the body punch and Ambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A left and a right from Ambe both land. Nice combination. The fighters circle momentarily. Ambe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw. Nice uppercut lands for Ambe. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Ambe 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. 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! Ambe punishes Cortez's body with a nice straight punch.#T4# Ambe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cortez. Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ambe misses with a double jab
and Cortez counters with a lovely shot to the body. Cortez tries to score with a low kick but Ambe moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Ambe blocking some punches.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses. Ambe misses with some punches.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe has Cortez pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Ambe. Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch. Cortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Ambe slips under a jab. Cortez 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.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Scar Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ambe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ambe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez. Ambe scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ambe throws a right and a left that both miss. Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cortez throws out the jab. Ambe throws a series of punches but Cortez moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Ambe misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cortez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Ambe lands a jab to the nose. Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ambe scores with a punch to the head. Cortez throws a shot to the body.
Cortez takes one to the side of the head.
Cortez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Ambe moves away and avoids it. A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target. Nice straight punches there by Ambe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ambe.#T2# Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Cortez seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cortez blocks the body kick.
Cortez is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head. Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ambe wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance. Cortez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe. Cortez misses with a looping right. Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe. No joy there for Ambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ambe lands an overhand right. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Cortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3# Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez misses the body punch and Ambe counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice jab there from Ambe. Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ambe lands with an overhand left. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Cortez's head. Crunch! Cortez slams his shin into Ambe's torso. Good leg kick by Cortez. Ambe throws out a powerful jab. Cortez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ambe looks to land a combination but Cortez avoids it well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot to the body from Ambe misses and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Ambe 's knee. Ambe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Ambe throws a poor cross that misses
and Cortez counters with a left to the body. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez. Ambe blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ambe 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision! Scar Ambe is the new welterweight champion! A victorious Scar Ambe 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:
SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# Leifsson scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD# Leifsson gets caught napping as Ambe dives in and scores a takedown. Leifsson manages to retain guard. Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. Leifsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ambe is fighting to break Leifsson's control of his arms but Leifsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Ambe preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Leifsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Ambe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet. #SUB2# Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ambe defends it easily. Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control. Leifsson pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage. Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. Leifsson looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ambe moves out of range as Leifsson strikes. Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it. Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Leifsson throws a looping overhand right but Ambe ducks down to avoid it. Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leifsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ambe checks it well. Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Leifsson throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Ambe is stalling here.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Leifsson blocking some punches.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head. Leifsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it. A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
#BC2# Leifsson breaks the clinch.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leifsson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ambe fails with a takedown attempt. Leifsson thumps Ambe with a low kick.#T4# Leifsson works the jab nicely.#TD# Ambe looking for a takedown here - he's got it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leifsson trying to control the position here. We've been hearing that Ambe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. Ambe landing with the ground and pound. Leifsson pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Leifsson wants to land a leg kick but Ambe is out of range. Ambe connects with a crisp jab. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Leifsson circles away.
Good exchange - Leifsson coming out on top. Ambe lands a head shot. Ambe moves away from the strike by Leifsson. Leifsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. It looked like Ambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leifsson. Leifsson leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it. Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ambe lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leifsson swats him away and circles back towards the center. A solid leg kick lands there for Leifsson.
A low kick from Leifsson misses and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# Ambe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leifsson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Leifsson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ambe easily slips into full mount! #T1# A nice elbow there by Ambe. Ambe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Leifsson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Leifsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well. Leifsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ambe looking to control.
Leifsson passes Ambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2# Leifsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Leifsson trying to mount his opponent but Ambe defends it. Ambe gets full guard. Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard. Ambe wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment. Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. Leifsson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambe wants to improve his position but Leifsson is controlling well.
Ambe is in trouble now - Leifsson has advanced to mount! #T3# Ambe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2# Leifsson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Ambe is controlling an arm, preventing Leifsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leifsson controlling his opponent. Ambe tries to reverse the position but Leifsson maintains control.#SUB2# Leifsson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ambe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ambe shrugs it off. Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ambe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4# Leifsson wants to control the pace but Ambe is squirming around nicely. Ambe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Leifsson has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle. Leifsson trying to control the position.
Ambe trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Leifsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ambe closes the distance and clinches up with Leifsson, looking for a takedown. Ambe pushes Leifsson against the cage but Leifsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Leifsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leifsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leifsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leifsson, pushing him back against the cage. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ambe on the inside. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Leifsson scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. A right hand to the body from Leifsson.
Ambe lands an uppercut. Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe wants to stall.
Ambe is pushing Leifsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. A short left from Ambe. #T1# Leifsson takes a shot to the head. Ambe stalling against the cage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head. #BC2# Leifsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy. Leifsson misses with a looping left. Leifsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ambe on the side of the head. A big right from Leifsson misses. Leifsson cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ambe fails with a takedown attempt. Leifsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leifsson is looking to slow Ambe down with leg kicks. #T2# Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Leifsson works over Ambe's head and body with a nice combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe is looking to clinch but Leifsson is avoiding it.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leifsson manages to avoid it. Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Leifsson misses with a hook. Leifsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Ambe wants to clinch up but Leifsson keeps it at a distance. Leifsson slips a jab from Ambe. Leifsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson takes one to the side of the head.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3# A big left from Leifsson misses. Ambe tries to clinch up but Leifsson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Ambe looking to score a takedown here. Leifsson is defending well but Ambe drives through and ends up in Leifsson's guard. Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard. Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambe keeping full guard, as Leifsson tries to pass. Leifsson preventing the sweep. Leifsson trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Ambe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4# Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. Our spies down at at Total Impact MMA/KT inform us that Leifsson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe postures up.
Leifsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scar Ambe. I think Ambe 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scar Ambe! A very excited looking Scar Ambe 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:
8L 83 - Gnarr
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1# Yalixqua cracks a nice hook into Ambe's ribs. Ambe misses with a looping right. Ambe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yalixqua. Ambe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ambe throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily. Ambe scores with a jab to the body. Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua moves into range and connects with a jab. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. We've been informed that Yalixqua 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. Yalixqua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ambe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Yalixqua cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Yalixqua lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ambe lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yalixqua. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yalixqua tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ambe blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Yalixqua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head. Ambe dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut! A jab from Yalixqua finds it's way through Ambe's defenses. Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
Ambe lands a head shot. Ambe cracks Yalixqua with a good jab. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Yalixqua swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it. Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Ambe avoids it. Yalixqua sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Yalixqua throws a head kick that misses. Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua. Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Ambe sees it coming and moves out of range. Yalixqua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ambe on the side of the head. Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A big left from Ambe misses. Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ambe is looking for a counter combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ambe takes a step back to recover. #CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe lands a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe blocks a body shot from Yalixqua. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Yalixqua lands with a light punch inside. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambe tries to stall but Yalixqua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Yalixqua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yalixqua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yalixqua lands with a right to the head. Yalixqua blocks an uppercut.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Yalixqua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Yalixqua blocking some punches.
Yalixqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Yalixqua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yalixqua. Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Yalixqua is blocking nicely.
Yalixqua lands with a left to the head. Yalixqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua. #T2# Ambe stalling in the clinch but Yalixqua improves position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Ambe darts in and clinches Yalixqua up against the ropes. Yalixqua being controlled against the ropes. Yalixqua misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land. Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yalixqua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Yalixqua backwards. Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe is trying to stall.
#BC2# Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head. Ambe is looking to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ambe cracks Yalixqua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yalixqua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice jab there from Yalixqua. Ambe lands with a nice body punch. Nice cross by Yalixqua. A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Ambe is looking to clinch. Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Ambe ducks down to avoid it. Ambe throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Nice cross by Ambe. Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ambe appears to be looking for a big counter. A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua thows a left - swing and a miss! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Ambe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Yalixqua circles away.
#T1# Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Yalixqua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yalixqua was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe. Yalixqua misses with a looping left. Iaspero Yalixqua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Ambe sees coming a mile off. Yalixqua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ambe's head backwards. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yalixqua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Yalixqua sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jab, jab by Ambe - just one landing. Yalixqua tries to land a leg kick but Ambe saw it coming and moves away.
Ambe takes one on the button.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe walks into a straight right hand from Yalixqua. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe tries to clinch up but Yalixqua circles away and keeps his distance. Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Ambe tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves out of range. Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ambe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ambe is looking to clinch. Jab by Ambe.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut. Ambe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yalixqua. That one must have hurt. Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.#CL# Ambe has Yalixqua up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe taking a breather. Iaspero Yalixqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Yalixqua 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua! Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua wins by unanimous decision! After winning the bout, Iaspero Yalixqua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'what a fucking beast of an opponent and the best manager on mmatycoon...i think i m done with kt thank you to sam for the opportunity. you can catch me grappling'. |
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Event:
Grunge 49: Wake Up
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1# Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
#CL# Ambe drives through and clinches with Kallio against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Kallio lands a nice uppercut. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kallio. Ambe misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch.
Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Kallio gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage. Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Kallio's head. Ambe misses with a knee strike.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe has Kallio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe. Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage. Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. We've been informed that Kallio 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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kallio blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kallio digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank. Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Kallio is blocking nicely.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kallio is defending well for now. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallio. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe is looking to control Kallio's arms but Kallio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the cage. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. #BC2# Kallio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kallio counters with a right hand to the body. Kallio connects with a solid leg kick. Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kallio throws a nice head kick!
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# Ambe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kallio backs up against the cage.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kallio cracks Ambe with an open hand slap. A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
#TD# Ambe gets the 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. Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kallio is looking for a sweep. Kallio is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it. Kallio tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ambe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Kallio can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimmo Kallio 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# Kallio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe. Kallio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ambe tries to clinch there but Kallio circles away.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Ambe counters by clinching up. Kallio stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike. Ambe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kallio throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Kallio as the two fighters clinch.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards. Kallio misses with the head strike.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio. A right hand to the body from Kallio.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kallio. Kallio pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch. Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2# Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kallio after a bit of a struggle. This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe misses with some punches.
Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio blocking some punches.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage. Ambe stalls. Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kallio lands a shoulder strike. Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Ambe gets through Kallio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Kallio can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio cracks Ambe with a nice body shot. Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kallio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#T4# Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards. Ambe tries for a takedown but Kallio manages to get underhooks.
Ambe takes a shot to the head. Kallio lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not. Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe looking to stall.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the cage. Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much. Kallio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kallio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio 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!#R3# Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallio swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
Kallio lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Ambe throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range. Kallio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kallio!
#TD# Ambe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kallio's guard.#SUB2# Kallio has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Kallio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe postures up in Kallio's guard and throws a big left but Kallio blocks it. #T1##SUB2# Kallio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Kallio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard. Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kallio looking to control.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2# Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kallio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Kallio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Kallio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well.#T2# Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2# Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Kallio is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Kallio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Kallio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ambe wants to sweep but no luck. Kallio slips nicely into half guard. Kallio wants to pass to mount but Ambe is defending the position. Kallio works his foot free and advances to mount. Kallio looking to control but Ambe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Ambe manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ambe is staying active underneath Kallio, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kallio trying to pass the guard but Ambe defending well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Ambe looking for submissions off his back. Kallio trying to control from half guard but Ambe is working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio really dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Nice cross by Kallio. Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kallio misses with a wild body shot. Kallio avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallio paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kallio swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Kallio gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Kallio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Kallio tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kallio is working Ambe over against the cage. Kallio lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe keeps control of Kallio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1# Kallio misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut. Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio misses with a body punch.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kallio backwards. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Kallio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Kallio. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe blocks a body shot from Kallio. Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kallio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kallio misses with a body punch.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kallio avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage. Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Kallio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Kallio gets caught flat footed, as Ambe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kallio is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. #T3# Kallio keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Kallio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Kallio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kallio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVB##T4# Kallio passes Ambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kallio wants to pass the guard but Ambe is defending well. Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Kallio wants to free his trapped foot but Ambe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Kallio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ambe trying to hold on to Kallio's head to control him but Kallio postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD# Kallio tries to sprawl but Ambe drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ambe trying to control the action but Kallio is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Kallio actively working from the bottom here. Kallio wants to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kallio trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes. Ambe slows the pace down in half guard. #T1# Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Kallio is holding on for dear life with his legs. Kallio is trying to get back to full guard. Ambe wants to take a breather but Kallio is having none of it. Kallio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ambe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.#T2# Ambe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Ambe dominating with strikes here. Ambe lands with some strikes. Ambe wants to control the pace but Kallio is squirming around nicely. Kallio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Kallio taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Kallio is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Kallio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily. #T3# Ambe lands strikes from half guard. Kallio is looking to improve his position.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kallio trying to control here.
Kallio is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kallio's head. Ambe prevents Kallio from improving his position. Kallio gets back to full guard.
Kallio tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe connects with a couple of short punches. Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. Kallio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe trying to control but Kallio is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kallio 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:49 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio! Kimmo Kallio is the new welterweight champion! Our winner, Kimmo Kallio, 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. The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'I m old idk'. |
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Grunge 46: Superunknown
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1# Ambe cracks Justis with a right hand to the side of the head. Justis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight. Justis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ambe lands a nice hook to Justis's body. Justis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ambe cracks Justis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Justis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ambe throws a right and a left that Justis avoids nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target. Ambe misses with a body shot.
Justis is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Justis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ambe 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.#TD2# Ambe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Justis! Justis throws Ambe to one side and escapes! 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! Justis tries to clinch and Ambe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe shoots in and drives through. Justis sprawls well.#T1# The crowd cheers as Ambe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Justis doesn't seem phased though.#CL2# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Stalling in the clinch from Justis.
Ambe stalling the fight.
A short left from Ambe. Ambe has Justis pressed against the cage.
#BC# Justis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Ambe clinches up against the cage. A short left from Ambe. Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Justis up against the cage.#T2# Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe working aggressively here.
#BC# Justis breaks from the clinch.
Ambe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Justis defends it nicely. It looked like Justis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ambe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ambe tries to clinch letting Justis counter with a right hand. 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! Ambe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL# Justis clinches. Ambe lands a left hand.
#T3# Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ambe goes for a takedown attempt but Justis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Ambe with a poor takedown enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab. Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. Ambe working aggressively here.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justis just leaning against Ambe, taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Ambe is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4# Justis is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Ambe avoiding damage.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Justis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justis doesn't seem bothered though. Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Scar Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Ambe. #T1# Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Justis tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Justis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Justis wants to sweep but no luck. Ambe working some strikes from top position. Ambe wants to pass the guard but Justis is keeping the position. Ambe stops Justis from standing up. Ambe wants to control from the top but Justis keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe stops Justis from standing up. Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Justis keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. #T2# Ambe postures up in Justis's guard and throws a big left but Justis blocks it. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Justis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Justis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Justis gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Justis breaks from the clinch.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Justis swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Justis. Justis misses the jab.#T3# Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Justis does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe lands with a left to the head. Ambe stalling against the cage.
Justis being controlled against the cage.#T4# Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Justis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Justis takes a shot to the head. Ambe working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe stalling.
Justis lands a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3# A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Justis lands a lovely overhand right. Ambe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2# Ambe feints and as Justis raises his hands in defense, Ambe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Justis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#ES# Justis kicks Ambe off and gets to his feet. #CL2# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1# Justis misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Justis.
Justis blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis. Ambe scores with a shoulder strike. Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice left hand lands by Justis.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Justis after a bit of a struggle. #T2# Justis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Justis is struggling to control the position. Justis blocking some punches.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Justis takes a shot to the head. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Ambe working aggressively here.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe is pushing Justis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Justis stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Justis.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Justis is keeping busy. Ambe misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Ambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Justis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Justis breaks from the clinch.
Ambe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Justis's head. Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4# Justis walks into a straight right hand from Ambe.#CUT#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.#TD2# Ambe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Justis is trying to defend but Ambe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Justis is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well. Ambe throwing shots but Justis is blocking nicely. Ambe is keen to just control but Justis is a slippery customer. Justis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ambe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES# Justis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ambe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Good body shot from Justis.
#T1# Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Justis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe gets through Justis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Justis gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD# Justis pulls guard effortlessly. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Justis is looking to stand up but Ambe isn't so interested in that idea. Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Justis keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe won't allow Justis to get back to his feet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES# Justis pushes Ambe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justis in his tracks. #T3# Ambe wants to clinch but Justis slips to the side and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. Justis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ambe. Ambe with a poor takedown and Justis counters with a left to the body. Justis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justis staying out of range there. Justis keeps the fight on the outside. A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target. Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Justis lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand. Ambe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ambe stuns Justis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4# Justis throws a lazy head kick and Ambe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambe connects with a looping right hand.
#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short left from Ambe. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Justis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Justis trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Justis into the cage. Justis blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Nice defenses there by Justis.#CL2# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis. Ambe lands a right hand. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Justis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Justis stalling.
Ambe has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Justis breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Ambe wants to clinch but Justis slips to the side and Justis counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A combination from Ambe does no damage. Ambe connects with a crisp jab. Ambe lands a body shot.
Ambe closes the distance looking to clinch and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. Justis lands a glancing blow to the side of Ambe's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Justis. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. A swing and a miss from Ambe. Justis defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target. Ambe misses with a hook
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2# Ambe misses with a body shot
and Justis counters with a three punch combo that has Ambe backing up. Ambe nods at Justis to acknowledge the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Justis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe. Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ambe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab. Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Justis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ambe misses with a two punch combination.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ambe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2# Ambe pushes Justis up against the cage in a clinch. Justis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Ambe gets through Justis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3# Ambe blocks a body shot from Justis. Justis blocking some punches.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Justis cracks Ambe with a nice body shot. Justis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ambe is defending well for now.#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. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Justis blocks an uppercut.
Justis leaning his opponent against the cage. Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Justis.
Justis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scar Ambe. I've got Ambe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:50 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe is the new welterweight champion! An intense looking Scar Ambe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to Grunge...this is amazing my first title since the island days..'. Logan Justis spoke after the fight, saying 'Well shit'. |
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Event:
8L 53 - Harry
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1# Ambe misses with a hook. Khairannus lands with a shot to the body. Ambe misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Khairannus moves out of range as Ambe strikes. Ambe staying out of range there. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Khairannus dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Khairannus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ambe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khairannus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice straight punches there by Khairannus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khairannus. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ambe. Ambe with a body punch. A glancing blow. Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Khairannus has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus. Ambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Khairannus. Ambe misses with some punches.
Khairannus avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Khairannus. Khairannus can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khairannus. Ambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khairannus lands with a light punch inside. A short left from Ambe. Ambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ambe. Khairannus misses with the head strike.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khairannus backwards. Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Khairannus throws a head punch that misses. The referee calls for Ambe to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right from Ambe. Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ambe tries a body shot but Khairannus blocks it.
Khairannus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ambe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Khairannus can turn it around. A right hook to the body lands for Ambe.
Khairannus tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Khairannus scores with an uppercut up the middle. Khairannus tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambe has Khairannus pushed against the ropes. A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Ambe takes a knee to the side of the body. Khairannus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe lands with a left to the head. Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Ambe tries to clinch but Khairannus is having none of it. Khairannus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Khairannus thows a left - swing and a miss! Khairannus lands with a nice body punch. Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Ambe misses. Nice shot lands for Khairannus. Khairannus lands with a straight right. Ambe didn't see that one coming.#CL# Khairannus tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch. Ambe misses with a punch to the body.
Khairannus blocks an uppercut.
Ambe lands with a left to the head. Khairannus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Khairannus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khairannus can do to turn this around? Ambe missing with knees to the body.
#T1# Khairannus prevents a body shot from Ambe. Khairannus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy. Ambe misses with a body punch.
Khairannus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khairannus backwards. Ambe digs a right hand underneath Khairannus's ribcage. Khairannus let out a lung full of air as it connected. Khairannus lands a hook to the side of the head. Khairannus misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe tries to throw a body punch but Khairannus avoids it by throwing Ambe back against the ropes. Khairannus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Khairannus backwards. Ambe stalling.
Khairannus avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe managing to block the knees to the body from Khairannus.
Khairannus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#T2# Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khairannus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ambe leaning against his opponent.
Ambe looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Khairannus scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khairannus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Khairannus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Ambe moved out of range nicely. Ambe tried to counter with a leg kick but Khairannus avoided it. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khairannus throws a right hand that misses
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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# Ambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Khairannus counters with a lovely straight right hand! Juhjartus Khairannus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Khairannus lands a jab to the nose. Ambe looks to throw the jab but Khairannus is out of range. Khairannus ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Khairannus misses with a straight left. Khairannus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Khairannus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Khairannus. Ambe dips to his left and cracks Khairannus with an uppercut! Ambe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ambe misses with a right hand and Khairannus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Khairannus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ambe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Khairannus slips a straight right by Ambe. Khairannus misses with a straight left. It looked like Ambe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khairannus. Ambe scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Khairannus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A lazy left from Ambe finds it's target. Khairannus jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ambe misses the shot to the body. Khairannus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. No joy there for Khairannus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khairannus misses with a looping right. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Sloppy strikes from Ambe. Those never looked like landing. Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Khairannus darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Ambe ducks down to avoid it. Ambe lands a head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe blocks a jab. Ambe misses with a wild body shot. Ambe scores with a jab to the body. Ambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Ambe with a hook. Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambe. #T2# Khairannus ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khairannus. A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot. Ambe throws a poor cross that misses
and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Khairannus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khairannus there as he acknowledges the shot. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khairannus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Khairannus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. Khairannus lands a nice hook to Ambe's body. Ambe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Khairannus throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range.#CL# Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Khairannus throws a head punch that misses. Ambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khairannus or not. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Khairannus takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut. Ambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khairannus or not. Khairannus misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Juhjartus Khairannus. I think Ambe 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision! Post fight, Scar Ambe stared into the camera and said 'ill clinchfuck everyone!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lodzov Hugs! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Ambe clinches up against the ropes.#TD# Ambe lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (0) Hugs Hugs wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. Hugs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Hugs working a defensive guard here.
Hugs tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hugs's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hugs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hugs trying to control but Ambe postures up.
Hugs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1# Ambe 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. Ambe won't allow Hugs to sweep him here. Hugs can't keep his opponent in guard - Ambe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Hugs moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hugs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (2) Hugs Hugs preventing the sweep. Hugs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (2) vs (5) Hugs Hugs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working. Ambe is looking to regain half guard here but Hugs keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2# Hugs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2# Hugs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ambe has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2# Hugs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hugs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Ambe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2# Hugs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ambe tries to improve position but can't. #T3# Ambe is working hard here to advance position. Hugs wants to control but Ambe is keeping him busy. Ambe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hugs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2# Hugs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ambe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ambe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hugs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Hugs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ambe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ambe is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB# Ambe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hugs has picked Ambe up and slammed him! Ambe can't keep hold of the triangle and Hugs manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (2) vs (8) Hugs Hugs wants to control but Ambe is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Hugs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ambe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ambe is not content to let Hugs control the position. #SUB2# Hugs has hold of Ambe's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ambe seems comfortable defending it but Hugs has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ambe is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ambe is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hugs couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lodzov Hugs! Lodzov Hugs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'rematch till i win baby'. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL# Ambe has Gatsby up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2# Gatsby has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ambe uses from the top position. Ambe postures up.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position. Ambe preventing the sweep. Ambe trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2# Gatsby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gatsby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe won't allow Gatsby to sweep him here. #T1# Gatsby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gatsby manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (0) vs (2) Gatsby Gatsby preventing the sweep. Gatsby advances to half guard. Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working. Ambe tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg. Gatsby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ambe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Gatsby is looking for a kimura but Ambe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gatsby to get the leverage. Ambe wants to get back to full guard. Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working. #T2##SUB2# Gatsby is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatsby pulls his head out easily. Ambe is trying to get back to full guard. Ambe is refusing to be controlled, as Gatsby sits in half guard. Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control. Ambe manages to get to full guard.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe. Gatsby trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Ambe 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: Ambe (2) vs (2) Gatsby#T3# Ambe is trying to control. Gatsby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ambe prevents Gatsby from improving his position. Gatsby is doing well to control the position and prevent Ambe from advancing to side control. Ambe is thwarting Gatsby's attempts to control the position. Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gatsby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambe is working away from the top position though. Ambe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (5) vs (2) Gatsby#T4# Gatsby is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Ambe tries to control but Gatsby wriggling away. Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. Ambe looking to control but Gatsby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5# Gatsby is trying desperately to improve position. Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Ambe's attempts to control the action. Ambe avoids the attempt from Gatsby to control. Gatsby is looking to improve his position but Ambe isn't that keen on the idea.#T6# Gatsby tries to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. #SUB# Ambe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gatsby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gatsby and Ambe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gatsby is looking to reverse the position. Ambe wants to control but Gatsby is keeping him busy. Gatsby is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it. #T7# Gatsby tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it.#SUB# Ambe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gatsby manages to get back to half guard. Ambe prevents Gatsby from improving his position. Gatsby is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gatsby avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Gatsby looking for submissions off his back. Gatsby trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
#T8##SUB2# Gatsby looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
Gatsby trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ambe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (2) Gatsby Ambe wants to control the pace but Gatsby is squirming around nicely. Gatsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9# Gatsby sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Gatsby is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. Gatsby won't allow Ambe to pass to mount. Ambe is working hard here to advance position. Gatsby is pressing down on Ambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Gatsby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gatsby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (8) vs (4) Gatsby Gatsby won't allow Ambe to sweep him here. #T10# Gatsby wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. Ambe wants to hit a sweep here but Gatsby passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ambe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (7) Gatsby Gatsby prevents Ambe from getting the reversal. Ambe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Ambe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Gatsby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ambe is just riding it out for now. Gatsby eventually gives up the hold. Ambe trying to control here.
#T11##SUB2# Gatsby seems to be working for a kimura but Ambe defends the submission attempt. Gatsby wants to take a breather but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ambe is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ambe wants to get back to full guard.#T12# Ambe works his way to full guard. Good work. Gatsby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (10) Gatsby#SUB2# Gatsby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Gatsby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ambe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ambe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (10) vs (10) Gatsby Gatsby regains full guard. Nicely done. Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T13##SUB2# Gatsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Gatsby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ambe defends it easily. Ambe trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom. Gatsby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14# Gatsby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ambe is now in half guard. Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Gatsby is holding on for dear life with his legs. Gatsby is not content to let Ambe control the position. Ambe wants to pass to mount but Gatsby is defending the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gatsby trying to control but Ambe postures up.
#SUB2# Gatsby actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gatsby gets a bonus point for attempting more subs. Gatsby wins on points by 11 to 10. After winning the bout, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'rematch till i win baby'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXXI - Denied
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Green avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Green 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. Green misses with a body punch
letting Ambe counter with a right hand. Ambe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green. A swing and a miss from Green. Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ambe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Green takes one to the side of the head.
Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Green moves into the clinch. Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Green is looking to control Ambe's arms but Ambe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Green has his back to the ropes. Green tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe trying to stall but Green improves his position.
#T1# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe. Green has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hand to the body from Green.
Ambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC2# Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it. Green misses with a body shot.
Ambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL# Green gets tackled into the ropes by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Green misses with a body punch.
Green tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green throws a head punch that misses. Green misses with a body punch.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ambe. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Green tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe looking to slow down the pace here. A right hand to the body from Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A right hook to the body lands for Ambe.
Ambe tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Ambe back against the ropes. Green can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Green lands with a left to the head. Ambe can't find room to land a body shot as Green controls the action.
Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ambe looking to slow down the pace here. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Green.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe dodges an elbow strike from Green.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Green scores with a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Green dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Ambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green. Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ambe slips a straight right by Green. Ambe misses with a hook
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Green loads up on a big right hand but Ambe slips the punch. Ambe is looking to counter punch. Green slips under a jab. Ambe throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambe avoids the body shot from Green.
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off. Scar Ambe 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. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming. Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot. Ambe sets himself, and Green steps forward looking for the clinch! Ambe avoids it this time. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away. Scar Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green pressing his opponent against the ropes. #T1# Green prevents a body shot from Ambe. I was talking to Ambe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Green lands a right hand. Green blocks an uppercut.
Green lands a body shot. Green tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Green lands with a left to the head. Ambe looking to slow down the pace here. Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards. A short left from Green. Green content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Ambe. Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Green is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Green into the ropes. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards. Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Mick Green seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2# Green tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A right handed body shot lands from Ambe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Green blocks with his arms.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Ambe. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Green scores with a nice hook to the head. Ambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow. Ambe misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow. Ambe working aggressively here.
Green lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green. Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe tries to throw a body punch but Green avoids it by throwing Ambe back against the ropes. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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!#R3# Ambe misses with a straight right. Ambe misses the shot to the body. Green tests Ambe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ambe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Ambe with a jab. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Ambe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters circle momentarily. Ambe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Green takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. Ambe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ambe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ambe misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Green throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range. Mick Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Ambe misses with a straight left. Green tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Green lands a nice hook to Ambe's body. Ambe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Green tries to clinch but Ambe moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Ambe. That snapped Green's head back.
Green avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green connects with a single shot there. Green connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
A counter left hand to the body from Ambe misses its target. Ambe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving. Green tries to clinch but fails miserably and Ambe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ambe misses with a few strikes there.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Ambe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Green thuds his right hand into Ambe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Green slips a jab from Ambe. A combination from Ambe does no damage. Ambe swings and misses with a shot to the body and Green counters with a straight right hand. Green scores with a body shot.
Ambe misses with a wild body shot. Jab by Ambe. Ambe takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scar Ambe. I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mick Green! Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mick Green! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Mick Green!
Mick Green wins by unanimous decision! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mick Green made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. Scar Ambe was interviewed post fight and said 'rematch till i win baby'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXVIII - Tacko
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mordino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A right-left combo lands from Mordino. Mordino wants to clinch up but Ambe keeps it at a distance. Mordino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe walks into a stiff left hand from Mordino. Mordino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight. Ambe lands a nice shot to the body.
Mordino shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ambe eats them both and turns towards Mordino to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A right-left combo lands from Ambe. #CL# Ambe forces Mordino back against the ropes and clinches. Ambe leaning against his opponent.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mordino tries to circle away but Ambe has him pinned against the ropes. A hook to the body from Ambe.
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mordino told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Ambe pushes Mordino back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Ambe lands a body punch. Ambe stalls. A shot in the inside from Ambe. Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Ambe misses with a knee strike.
A short left from Ambe. Mordino is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position. Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mordino letting Ambe take a breather here. Ambe lands an uppercut. Mordino wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2# Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Ambe.
Ambe lands a shot to the body. Ambe lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe lands a body punch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mordinos head. Mordino avoids a wild elbow strike from Ambe. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ambe. Ambe misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Ambe takes a swing at Mordino's ribcage but misses. #CL# Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Mordino is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him. Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut. Ambe misses with a knee strike.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut. Mordino tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mordino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. Ambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mordino or not. #T1# A left hand lands to the body for Ambe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. Ambe lands a nice shot to the body. Ambe pushes Mordino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Ambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Mordino's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ambe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mordino's face.
#ROC#Mordino is rocked! Ambe pushes Mordino back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him? Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
Mordino seems to have recovered his senses. Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mordinos head. Ambe tries to work over Mordino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mordino letting Ambe take a breather here. Ambe lands a right hand. Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ambe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ambe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second 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! 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# Ambe cracks Mordino with a right hand to the side of the head. Mordino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ambe is able to avoid easily. Ambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mordino, pushing him back against the ropes. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordino can do to turn this around? Ambe misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ambe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Mordino avoids a wild elbow strike from Ambe. Ambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe lands an uppercut.#BC2# Mordino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ambe darts in and clinches Mordino up against the ropes. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe slowing the pace effectively. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mordino backwards. Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1# Ambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mordino or not. Mordino blocks the elbow strike.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ambe lands a nice shot to the body. Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Mordino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Victor Mordino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mordino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ambe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Ambe lands a body shot. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mordino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Mordino is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe taking a breather. Ambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mordino. Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Mordino tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Mordino back against the ropes. Mordino has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Mordino. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mordino takes a shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision! Post fight, Scar Ambe stared into the camera and said 'ill clinchfuck everyone!!!'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XXV - Groggs
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Louis walks into a stiff left hand from Ambe. Nice straight punches there by Ambe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ambe. A bone on bone clash there as Ambe blocks the leg kick.
Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Louis manages to avoid it. Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe. Ambe misses with a hook to the body
and Louis counters with a stiff right hand. Louis tried to score with a low kick but Ambe checks it. Ambe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ambe misses with a right hand and Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Louis misses with a body shot
letting Ambe counter with a right hand. Ambe avoids the head kick by Louis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Louis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Louis drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've been hearing reports that Ambe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Louis saw that one coming. Ambe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ambe catches Louis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A big right from Louis misses. Ambe misses with a shot to the body and Louis counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambe is lucky that one didn't land flush. Louis blocks a jab. Louis moves out of range of the body kick. Louis throws a hook but Ambe blocks it. A looping hook to the body misses from Louis. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Louis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Louis takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2# Ambe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ambe 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.
Ambe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Louis's head. Ambe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Ambe misses with a wild body shot. Louis flicks out a counter leg kick but Ambe steps away. Ambe throws a hook but Louis blocks it. Louis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Ambe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Louis's head backwards. Ambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Louis throws a big counter head kick but Ambe avoids it with no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe throws a nice looking combination but Louis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. A jab from Ambe misses. Louis throws out a counter right but Ambe avoids it with no problem. Louis swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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# Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Louis momentarily.
Tom Louis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Louis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Louis on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Louis counters with a leg kick. Ambe misses with a combination
and Louis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Louis. As Ambe backs off Louis throws a huge counter combo but Ambe manages to avoid it all. Louis throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Ambe misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range. As Ambe backs off Louis throws a huge counter combo but Ambe manages to avoid it all. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Louis moved out of range nicely. Louis slips under a jab from Ambe. Louis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1# Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Louis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around? Louis ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Louis moves out of range of the body kick from Ambe.
Ambe misses the jab. Nice shot by Ambe. Ambe swinging wildly here.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. Louis saw that one coming. Louis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Louis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A counter left hand to the body from Ambe misses its target. Ambe throws a hook but Louis avoids it easily.#T2# Ambe throws a nice looking combination but Louis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. As Ambe backs off Louis throws a huge counter combo but Ambe manages to avoid it all. Nice cross by Ambe. Louis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab. Ambe misses with a looping left. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Louis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe. Ambe misses with a hook. Ambe backing away here, and Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Louis throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily. Ambe checks a leg kick nicely. Louis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ambe takes a swing at Louis's ribcage but misses. Despite the aggression on Louis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Scar Ambe is winning the standup battle so far. Ambe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Louis back to the ropes. Ambe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Louis defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Louis! But no joy. Ambe slips under a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ambe throws out a powerful jab. Louis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Louis connects with a solid leg kick. Ambe misses with a looping right. Ambe blocks a leg kick. Louis loads up on a big right hand but Ambe slips the punch. Ambe throws a shot to the body.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Louis slips the punch. Louis blocks a head kick by Ambe.
Louis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ambe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Louis walks into a straight right hand from Ambe. Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw. Louis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe. Louis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Ambe throws a hook to the side of Louis's head but Louis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've been informed that Louis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ambe misses with a left hand and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ambe misses with a straight right. Louis looks like he wants to counter punch here. Louis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ambe. Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Louis saw that one coming. Ambe avoids a kick to the body.
Ambe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ambe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Ambe. Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Louis counter with a right hand. Ambe works the jab nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Louis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ambe checks it well. Tom Louis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ambe takes a swing at Louis's ribcage but misses. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe. Jab by Ambe. Ambe swings widly with a right hand
and Louis counters with a straight right hand. Ambe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ambe throws the left hand but Louis avoids the punch easily. Louis slips a straight right by Ambe. Louis throws a wild combination but nothing lands. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Decent striking displayed by Ambe there. A nice combination there by Ambe.
Ambe cracks Louis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Louis misses with a hook. Ambe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Louis avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Louis avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Louis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ambe with a body shot. Louis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ambe 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision! In his post fight interview, Scar Ambe gave a big smile as he said 'ill clinchfuck everyone!!!'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XVI
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kin throws a half hearted mid kick. Ambe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Ambe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambe throws a series of punches but Kin avoids them all with ease. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Ambe there. Kin walks into a stiff left hand from Ambe.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. Ambe pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Kin's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've been informed that Kin 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. Kin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. Ambe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ambe lands a body shot. I was talking to Ambe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Kin has had enough of the clinch but Ambe keeps him there for the moment. Ambe looking to throw knees to the head but Kin is blocking nicely.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Ambe can't find room to land a body shot as Kin controls the action.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ambe looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ambe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kin's brow. Ambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambe keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. Ambe gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kin is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position. Ambe effectively controlling the action here. Ambe lands a body punch. Kin is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him. Ambe keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kin is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position. Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kin blocks a body shot from Ambe. #BC2# Kin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ambe will feel that in the morning. Kin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Kin has had enough of the clinch but Ambe keeps him there for the moment. Ambe cracks Kin with a nice body shot.#T2# Kin is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position. Ambe has Kin pressed against the ropes, preventing Kin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ambe lands a body punch. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Ambe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambe won't allow it.
Kin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. With the fighters up against the ropes, Ambe throws an elbow but misses. Ambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kin is trying to break the clinch but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Ambe lands an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
Ambe prevents Kin from breaking the clinch. Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Ambe tries a knee to the head but Kin blocks it.
Kin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head. Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. #ROC#Kin is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but Ambe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Ambe works the jab nicely. Ambe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambe swinging wildly here.
#CL# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short uppercut from Ambe. Ambe digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Ambe. Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Kin blocks with his arms.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kin can do to turn this around? Ambe is looking to control Kin's arms but Kin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the ropes. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kin is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position.#T1# Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Kin tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Kin tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Ambe. A left hand lands to the body for Ambe.
Ambe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Nice body punch from Ambe. Ambe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kin's elbow. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right from Ambe. Ambe prevents Kin from breaking the clinch. Kin blocks a body shot from Ambe. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2# Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Kin working hard to break the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Ambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kin controls his hands.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kin wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambe won't allow it.
Kin tries to circle away but Ambe has him pinned against the ropes. Ambe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ambe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kin's efforts to push away. Kin wants to break free but Ambe has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Kin tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. Kin wants to break free but Ambe has control.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kin backwards. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ambe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Ambe lands an uppercut. Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him? Ambe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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# Kin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ambe. Kin seems to have recovered his senses. A big right from Ambe misses. Kin looks to land a body kick but Ambe moved away.#CL# Ambe gets a clinch. Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Ambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. Kin being controlled against the ropes. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ambe. Ambe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands a body punch. Ambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kin. Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head. Kin has had enough of the clinch but Ambe keeps him there for the moment. Kin is trying to break the clinch but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1# The referee is keeping an eye on Ambe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ambe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kin tries to circle away but Ambe has him pinned against the ropes. Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambe tries to work over Kin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kin tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe digs a right hand underneath Kin's ribcage. Kin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ambe lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kin has had enough of the clinch but Ambe keeps him there for the moment. Kin is trying to push Ambe away but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kin working hard to break the clinch. Ambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe scores with a hook to the body. Kin tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes. Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A shot in the inside from Ambe. A body shot lands from Ambe.
Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2# Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Kin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ambe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin can't break the clinch.
Kin tries to circle away but Ambe has him pinned against the ropes. Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice glancing elbow lands by Ambe. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Ambe pushes Kin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Ambe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Ambe.
Kin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kin is trying to push Ambe away but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ambe 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! An intense looking Scar Ambe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'ill clinchfuck everyone!!!'. |
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Event:
Eight Limbs XIV
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoochie Wallace, pushing him back against the ropes. Ambe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ambe lands a right hand. Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Ambe.
Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Smoochie Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Ambe has him pressed against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Smoochie Wallace. Ambe lands a body shot. Ambe misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands a body punch in the clinch. Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Ambe.
Smoochie Wallace looks winded! Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. #T1# Ambe scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Ambe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe is leaning against Smoochie Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Smoochie Wallace is rocked! I was talking to Ambe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him? Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Ambe lands with a left to the head. Ambe works on Smoochie Wallace's body with a couple of short punches. Ambe is leaning against Smoochie Wallace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ambe.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut.#T2# Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Ambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards. Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ambe creates a bit of distance and cracks Smoochie Wallace with a big uppercut! Smoochie Wallace goes down! The referee pushes Ambe away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Smoochie Wallace make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Ambe takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scar Ambe! Post fight, Scar Ambe stared into the camera and said 'UNDERGROUND 4L....but fr time to retire!!'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 132
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and pushes Stallion back into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside. Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion. Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ambe effectively controlling the action here. Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion works on Ambe's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Stallion on the inside. Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stallion scores with a hook to the body. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ambe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ambe can turn it around. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stallion lands an uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion. Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion. Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Stallion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Ambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Stallion lands with a short shot to the head. Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. This has been an exciting period of action! Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch. Ambe misses with some punches.
Stallion lands a body punch. Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stallion stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe looking for a takedown. Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ambe takes a shot to the head. The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. A short right from Stallion on the inside. Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe looks winded!#T3# Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards. Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe takes a shot to the head. Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Stallion prevents Ambe from breaking the clinch. Stallion digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank. Stallion lands a nice uppercut. Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Stallion on the inside. Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stallion avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stallion as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Stallion. Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ambe is rocked! Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
#T4# Ambe is trying to stall.
Ambe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion. Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot. Stallion lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land. Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stallion is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion. Stallion pushes Ambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Stallion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ambe momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Stallion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ambe's hands. Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back. A jab from Stallion does it's job there. Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Stallion finish him? Stallion throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch. Stallion lands with a short shot to the head. Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land. A short left from Stallion. Ambe is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. #T1# Ambe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Stallion. Stallion lands an uppercut. A hook to the body from Stallion.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around? Ambe wants to stall.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion. Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion. #TD2# Ambe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stallion regains guard immediately. Stallion has his hands on Ambe's head, controlling the position. #T2# Ambe 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. Stallion controlling the position. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stallion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stallion pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Ambe misses with a straight right. Ambe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stallion swivels and escapes. Stallion misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely. Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body. Stallion leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target. Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Harvey Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ambe looks to clinch and Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Ambe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Harvey Stallion is winning the standup battle so far. Ambe closes the distance looking to clinch and Stallion counters with a straight right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe misses the shot to the body. Nice shot by Stallion. Ambe misses with a body punch
and Stallion counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.#KD# Stallion waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ambe to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL# Stallion clinches up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch. Harvey Stallion has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle. A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stallion is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion. Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head. Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Stallion lands a nice uppercut. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# A short right from Stallion on the inside. Stallion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land. Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot. Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut. Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stallion presses Ambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion. Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion lands an uppercut. Stallion throws a big uppercut that drops Ambe! More strikes from Stallion and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ambe lies dazed against the cage as Stallion celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion! An out of breath Harvey Stallion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'you ll never see me in the cage again'. |
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UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1# Ambe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Divisek as he avoids it easily. Ambe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
#CL2# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Divisek in a clinch.
Ambe is pushing Divisek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC# Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Divisek misses its intended target. Divisek stuns Ambe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Divisek scores with a decent looking hook. Divisek moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Ambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Divisek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely. Divisek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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! Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Divisek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ambe. Divisek throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Divisek throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2# Ambe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Divisek did well to prevent Ambe getting side control. Ambe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Divisek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Divisek pushes Ambe off looking to stand but Ambe dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall. Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ambe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES# Divisek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ambe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe lands a left hand.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
#BC# Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Ambe darts in trying to clinch and Divisek counters with a nice uppercut. Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense. Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.#CL2# Ambe has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Divisek pushes Ambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
#BC# Divisek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divisek works the jab nicely. Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Divisek throws a hook but Ambe blocks it.#T3# Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Divisek.
Ambe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it. Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe moves away from the strike by Divisek. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ambe tries to clinch up. Ambe tries to clinch up and Divisek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
That kick from Divisek tenderised Ambe's leg. Ambe is trying to keep his angry face on. Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw. Divisek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance. Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance. Divisek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it. #T4# A swing and a miss from Divisek. Divisek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance. Divisek tries to land a front kick but Ambe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divisek swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off. A little feinted left hand from Divisek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A solid body kick from Divisek. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ambe staying out of range there. Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek. Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ambe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Divisek pushes Ambe away with a front kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divisek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Divisek takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. That's time! Divisek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ambe blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Divisek. Ambe is looking to clinch but Divisek is avoiding it.
Ambe takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Divisek misses with an uppercut. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Nice uppercut there from Ambe. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Ambe clinches up with Divisek and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe gets through Divisek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Divisek backwards. #BC# Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Divisek misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely. Ambe closes the distance but Divisek moves to the side and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand. Ambe throws a right hand that Divisek ducks under and follows up with a left that Divisek also avoids with ease. Divisek stuffs the takedown. A jab lands there for Divisek. Divisek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Divisek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ambe's calf. Ambe moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick.
Divisek misses with an uppercut. Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambe's sensitive parts. #CL2# Ambe has Divisek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Divisek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2# Ambe looking for a takedown. Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.#BC2# Ambe manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT# That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more. Divisek misses with a straight left. Divisek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Divisek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Divisek. Ambe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Divisek. Divisek circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.#CL2# Ambe instigates a clinch. Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe blocks a body shot from Divisek. Divisek is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. #BC# Divisek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Divisek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Divisek blocks the body kick.
Divisek lands a front kick. Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Divisek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divisek is defending well for now. Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe. Ambe missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Divisek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ambe if he has to take too many more of those.
Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. Divisek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Divisek throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range. Ambe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Divisek. Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Divisek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ambe is able to avoid easily. Ambe connects with a looping right hand.
Divisek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ambe tries to clinch but Divisek is having none of it. Decent striking displayed by Divisek there. A good leg kick by Divisek. Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab. Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe looks to clinch and Divisek counters with a left to the body. Ambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Divisek on the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Divisek throws a front kick aimed at Ambe's knee but Ambe avoids it well. Ambe throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. #R3# Divisek cracks Ambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from Divisek. Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Divisek with a body shot. Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divisek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe wants to clinch. Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily. An inside leg kick lands from Divisek. Nice defenses there by Ambe. Nice uppercut lands for Ambe. That snapped Divisek's head back.
Divisek ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe goes for a double leg but Divisek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Divisek continues to drive forward. Ambe moves out of range as Divisek strikes. Divisek takes one on the button. Divisek lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ambe backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe checks a low kick from Divisek.#T1# Divisek keeps the fight on the outside. Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Divisek gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage. Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far. Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ambe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Divisek connects with a jab. Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.#CL2# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Divisek avoids the damage to the body. Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek presses Ambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Good work by Ambe as he checks the leg kick. Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Divisek paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diviseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
A head kick misses from Divisek. Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Divisek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ambe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2# Ambe clinches up against the cage. Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Divisek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the cage. Ambe working aggressively here.
#BC# Divisek breaks from the clinch.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. Ambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. Divisek lands a jab to Ambe's midsection. Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?#T3# Ambe has a takedown stuffed. Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Divisek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Divisek counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Nice jab there from Divisek. Ambe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Divisek. Divisek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Divisek scores with a leg kick.
Ambe throws a big shot that misses. Ambe wants to clinch. Divisek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4# Ambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT# The cut above Scar Ambe's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ambe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Divisek quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. 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! Divisek pushes Ambe away with a front kick. Divisek lands a right hook to the body.
Ambe 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. Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Divisek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Divisek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ambe on the side of the head. Divisek throws a head kick but Ambe moves out of range.
Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe with a lazy takedown attempt and Divisek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Divisek scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. #R4# Divisek scores with a shot to the body.
Divisek throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Divisek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2# Ambe rushes Divisek and presses him up against the cage. Divisek lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ambe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Divisek.#TD2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Divisek pushes Ambe off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Divisek lands with a cross. Ambe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diviseks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Divisek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Divisek's head. Divisek thuds a left hand into Ambe's body. Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
Divisek thinks about countering with a head kick. Ambe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1# Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick. Divisek throws a head kick that misses. Divisek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ambe misses with a takedown attempt - Divisek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Ambe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Divisek works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Divisek punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch. Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. Ambe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Divisek drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ambe moves away from the strike by Divisek. Ambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe avoids the head kick by Divisek.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Divisek circles away.
A quick step to the side and Divisek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Divisek misses with a wild body shot. Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Divisek. Divisek thuds a left hand into Ambe's body. Ambe lands with a good body shot. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely. Divisek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe is looking to clinch. Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ambe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Ambe forces Divisek back against the cage and clinches. Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Divisek breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Divisek. Divisek tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe prevents a body shot from Divisek. #TD2# Ambe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ambe is keen to just control but Divisek is a slippery customer. Divisek is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well. Ambe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Divisek tries to kick Ambe off but Ambe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ambe throwing shots but Divisek is blocking nicely. Divisek is trying to stand.
#ES# Divisek has one foot on Ambe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Ambe avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL2# Ambe moves into the clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ambe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Divisek. Ambe staying out of range there. Divisek lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divisek lands a body shot.
Ambe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Divisek defends well and Ambe ends up having to push Divisek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ambe misses with a body kick. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Ambe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek had his way with Scar Ambe in that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. This is the final round! #R5# Ambe moves out of range of the strikes. Divisek looks for the body kick but Ambe saw that one coming. Divisek slips a jab from Ambe. Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Divisek. Divisek misses with an uppercut
and Ambe counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A swing and a miss from Ambe. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance. Divisek throws a quick counter head kick but Ambe was just out of range. Ambe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ambe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Divisek can pounce on him.
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Divisek.
Ambe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Divisek. Divisek obviously looking to wear him down.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Divisek misses the target. Ambe wants to clinch. Divisek lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2# Ambe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Divisek!#ES# Divisek sneaks out the side door and pushes Ambe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ambe wants to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Divisek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Divisek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2# Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Divisek, right into the meat.
Divisek slips a jab from Ambe. You can see that Ambe has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#KD# Divisek lands a left and a right that send Ambe crashing to the mat, dazed. Divisek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Ambe is rocked! Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off. Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Divisek finish him? The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Divisek looks for the body kick but Ambe saw that one coming. Ambe wants to clinch. Ambe slips a jab from Divisek.#TD2# Ambe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Divisek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# The strikes coming from Ambe are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Ambe seems to have recovered his senses. Divisek is trying to get back to his feet. Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working. Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ambe has just dragged him back down to the mat. Divisek on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Juraj Divisek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Divisek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Divisek wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. You can see the frustration on Divisek's face as Ambe controls the position. Ambe working the ground and pound. Divisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Ambe 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.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows. Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ambe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2# Ambe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight! Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Divisek, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek! A victorious Juraj Divisek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'you ll never see me in the cage again'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 106
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1# Poika shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ambe pinned against the cage. Ambe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Poika jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Poika gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD# Ambe shoots in and gets a takedown into Poika's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Poika is trying to keep Ambe in close.
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Poika has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Poika is trying to keep Ambe in close.
#T1# Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard. Poika trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Poika wants to control the action here but instead Ambe manages to pass to full mount! Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Poika is in a horrible position here. Ambe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poika regains half guard. Ambe 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. Poika taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Poika tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control. Poika trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Poika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe. Poika works his way to full guard. Good work. Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poika swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ambe lands a couple of elbows. Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Poika avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Poika keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ambe landing some decent shots from guard. Ambe preventing the sweep. Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Poika is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poika lands a nice short elbow. Poika missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Ambe is looking for a sweep. Poika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Poika stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe. Poika lands a couple of elbows. Ambe pulls Poika in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Poika trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2# Poika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ambe is just riding it out for now. Poika eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are battling for position here. Ambe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Poika wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. Poika postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Poika finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Poika misses with a head kick.
Ambe scores with a hook. Poika throws a leg kick but Ambe sees it coming and checks it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ambe misses with the combination.
#TD# Ambe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Poika tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control. Ambe wants to control but Poika is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Poika wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Ambe 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. Poika is trying to get back to full guard. Ambe stalling. #T1# Poika trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ambe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poika with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Poika is looking for a sweep. Ambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Poika wants to get back to full guard. Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ambe is trying to control the action in half guard but Poika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Ambe there. Nice strikes from Ambe there. Poika tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. #T2# Poika trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe controlling the pace. Ambe prevents Poika from improving his position. Ambe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ambe prevents Poika from improving his position. Poika is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. #T3# Poika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Poika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ambe is working away from the top position though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow. Poika is looking to improve his position.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Poika has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ambe is trying to control the action in half guard but Poika is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Poika desperately trying to maintain half guard. Poika gets full guard.#T4# Ambe advances position into side control! Poika is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ambe connects with a decent elbow. Ambe taking a breather here. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Poika is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ambe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Poika tries to improve position but can't. Poika taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ambe looks up at the clock and then as Poika takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ambe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Poika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ambe looks for the body kick but Poika saw that one coming. Ambe misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely. #CL# Ambe gets a clinch. Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poika is defending well. Poika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Ambe lands a right hand. #ROC# Poika is rocked! Poika is trying to stall.
Poika is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him? An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Poika seems to have recovered his senses. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Poika is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD# Ambe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Poika clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe is hanging on to Poika's back as he tries to escape.
#T1# Ambe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Poika. You can see the frustration on Poika's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ambe scores with punches to the body. A helpless look comes across Poika 's face. He knows he's trapped as Ambe lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe! A very excited looking Scar Ambe 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:
UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Ambe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy. Ambe tries to counter with a clinch but Irrawaddy shakes him off and moves away. Irrawaddy misses the shot to the body. Irrawaddy misses with a wild body shot. Ambe jabs at Irrawaddy's body. Irrawaddy misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Irrawaddy's shoulder, as Irrawaddy tries to avoid the shot. Ambe slips under a jab. Irrawaddy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Ambe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Irrawaddy sprawls well initially but Ambe persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Irrawaddy is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard. Irrawaddy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Irrawaddy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ambe is figuring out what he wants to do next. Irrawaddy tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe working over Irrawaddy with some ground and pound. Irrawaddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1# Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Irrawaddy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Irrawaddy is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Irrawaddy's temple. Ambe controlling the action here. Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Irrawaddy keeps working. Ambe thows a huge punch but Irrawaddy dodges it nicely.
Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
Irrawaddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Ambe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Irrawaddy is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ambe is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow. Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Irrawaddy won't allow Ambe to sweep him here. Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Irrawaddy is looking to sweep but instead, Ambe has passed into half guard.
Ambe winds up and cracks Irrawaddy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3# Nice strikes from Ambe there. Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ambe wants to pass to mount but Irrawaddy is defending the position. Irrawaddy has a hand on Ambe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ambe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Ambe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ambe is in the full mount, landing strikes. A nice elbow there by Ambe. Ambe content just to control the position here. Ambe landing shots from mount. Irrawaddy can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ambe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe wants to control the pace but Irrawaddy is squirming around nicely. Irrawaddy regains half guard. Irrawaddy gets full guard. Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ambe chips away with some ground and pound. Ambe throwing strikes from guard but Irrawaddy blocks nicely. Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy. Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ambe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ambe has Irrawaddy pressed against the cage.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Irrawaddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Irrawaddy lands on the inside with an uppercut. Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
#BC# Irrawaddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Irrawaddy misses with a looping right. It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irrawaddy paws at him with a jab and circles away. A left and a right from Ambe both land. Nice combination. Irrawaddy misses with an uppercut. Ambe saw that one coming. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Irrawaddy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe throwing shots but Irrawaddy is blocking nicely. #T1# Irrawaddy won't allow Ambe to pass to mount. Irrawaddy tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. Irrawaddy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ambe is fighting to break Irrawaddy's control of his arms but Irrawaddy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Irrawaddy looking to control.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet. Ambe working some strikes from top position. Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Irrawaddy keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control. Ambe with a nice head shot there. Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Irrawaddy wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T3# Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Ambe clinches up with Irrawaddy and pushes him back against the cage. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Irrawaddy. Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Ambe. Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Irrawaddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Irrawaddy. A short uppercut from Ambe. #T4# Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.#BC# Irrawaddy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Irrawaddy. 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!#TD2# Ambe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Irrawaddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ambe is in Irrawaddy's guard. Irrawaddy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVR# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Irrawaddy's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Irrawaddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ambe wants to sweep here but Irrawaddy controlling him for the moment. Ambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Irrawaddy. Ambe has control of Irrawaddy's left arm, preventing Irrawaddy from doing any damage. Ambe trying to control the position.
Ambe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Irrawaddy swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target. Ambe closes the distance but Irrawaddy moves to the side and Irrawaddy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ambe throws a big shot that misses. Ambe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irrawaddy's head. Irrawaddy misses with a straight right. Ambe tries to clinch up but Irrawaddy circles away and keeps his distance. Irrawaddy is looking for a counter combo. Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Irrawaddy ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. Irrawaddy tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Good body shot from Irrawaddy.
Ambe blocking some punches.
Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards. Ambe takes a shot to the head. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Irrawaddy breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Ambe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Irrawaddy did well to prevent Ambe getting side control. Ambe prevents Irrawaddy from improving his position. Ambe controlling the action here. Irrawaddy wants to get back to full guard. Ambe trying to mount his opponent but Irrawaddy defends it. Irrawaddy is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irrawaddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Irrawaddy is on top in guard.
#REVR# Irrawaddy stays in close to Ambe's body and controls the position. Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far. Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Irrawaddy preventing the sweep. Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Ambe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ambe controls Irrawaddy momentarily but Irrawaddy frees himself. Irrawaddy scoring with some ground and pound. Ken Irrawaddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound. Irrawaddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Irrawaddy cracks Ambe with a solid left hand. Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irrawaddy's guard. #REVB# Irrawaddy wants to sweep but no luck. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# Irrawaddy controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself. Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Irrawaddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Scar Ambe. I've got Ambe 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! A very excited looking Scar Ambe 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:
UnderGround FC 80
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Divisek throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Divisek does it's job there. Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Divisek leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL# Divisek tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Ambe wants to stall.
#BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Divisek gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Divisek scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.#BC2# Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Ambe is looking to clinch. #T1# Ambe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Divisek. #CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek. Ambe working aggressively here.
#BC2# Divisek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divisek. Divisek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ambe darts in looking for a takedown but Divisek gets double underhooks and turns Ambe into the cage. Divisek tries to bum rush Ambe with a series of wild strikes but Ambe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ambe throws a series of punches but Divisek avoids them all with ease. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Divisek. Ambe takes one to the chin there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divisek swats him away and circles back towards the center. A solid leg kick lands there for Divisek.
Divisek cracks a nice hook into Ambe's ribs. Divisek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2##CL# Ambe forces Divisek back against the cage and clinches. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nice body punch from Divisek. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Divisek backwards. Ambe takes a shot to the head. Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank. Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Divisek lands a body punch. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Divisek lands a body shot. Ambe is breathing heavily. Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ambe wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not. #BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Divisek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range. Ambe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Divisek misses. Divisek lands with a shot to the body. Divisek stuffs the takedown. Ambe throws a series of punches but Divisek moves out of range. Divisek looks like he wants to counter punch here. A good leg kick by Divisek. Divisek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Divisek misses with a wild body shot. Divisek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance.#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divisek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Divisek misses with a wild body shot. Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Divisek throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ambe has time to react. A jab from Ambe finds it's way through Divisek's defenses. Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Divisek. Divisek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Divisek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Divisek moved out of range nicely. Divisek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.#TD# Divisek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Divisek keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe stops Divisek from standing up. Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Divisek has wrist control. Divisek wants to stand up but Ambe is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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# Divisek throws a chopping leg kick but Ambe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. It looked like Ambe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Nice defenses there by Ambe. Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Divisek throws out a loose jab but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD# Ambe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Divisek on his heels. He'll look to pass Divisek's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2# Divisek has his feet on Ambe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Divisek throws a body shot but no joy. Ambe is looking to clinch. Divisek feints a counter leg kick. Divisek lands with a nice body punch. Juraj Divisek seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Divisek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance. Divisek misses with a body shot.
Ambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Divisek counters with a nice body shot. #T1# Ambe throws a hook but Divisek avoids it easily. Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Divisek. Divisek throws a front kick aimed at Ambe's knee but Ambe avoids it well. Ambe takes one to the chin there. Ambe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Divisek cracks a nice hook into Ambe's ribs. Ambe shoots for a takedown but Divisek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Divisek swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe takes one on the button. Divisek misses with a straight left. Divisek lands a jab to Ambe's midsection. Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divisek throws out the jab. Divisek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab. Divisek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe tries to clinch and Divisek counters with a lovely straight right hand! Divisek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD# Ambe gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Divisek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ambe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Divisek breaks from the clinch.
Divisek blocks a jab. Divisek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ambe rather than just go for the knockout.#TD# Ambe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Divisek manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Divisek wants to stand but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Divisek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Divisek wants to stand up but Ambe is controlling him. #T3# Divisek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ambe manages to pass to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Divisek is trying to stand.
Divisek has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ambe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Divisek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Divisek's head. Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Divisek is trying to stand back up but Ambe is controlling him
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Divisek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Divisek wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2# Divisek kicks Ambe off and gets back to his feet. Divisek blocks a head kick by Ambe.
#T4# Ambe misses with an uppercut. Ambe avoids the body shot from Divisek.
Divisek lands with an overhand left. Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Ambe walks into a jab. Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Divisek catches Ambe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A jab from Divisek does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Divisek misses with a straight right. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Divisek tests Ambe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Ambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Divisek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Divisek wants it to stay on the feet. A left and a right from Ambe both land. Nice combination. Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R3# Divisek lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
Ambe missing with a left hand there. Divisek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Divisek 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.
#TD# Ambe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Divisek to the ground. Ambe is now in Divisek's guard. Divisek is looking to stand up but Ambe isn't so interested in that idea. Ambe wants to control from the top but Divisek keeps moving. #ES2# Divisek has his feet on Ambe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Divisek connects with a single shot there. Ambe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Divisek connects with a single shot there. Ambe tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance. Divisek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ambe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Ambe drives through and clinches with Divisek against the cage.
Divisek blocks an uppercut.
Divisek lands with a left to the head. #T1# Divisek lands a shot to the body. Divisek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch.
Divisek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Divisek sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ambe shoots in for a double leg but Divisek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ambe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Divisek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ambe under the eye. A chopping leg kick lands by Divisek. Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Ambe slips the punch. Ambe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Divisek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ambe. Ambe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ambe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Divisek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek connects with a jab. Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Divisek's head back.
Ambe walks into a stiff left hand from Divisek.#ROC2# Ambe is rocked!#T2# Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Divisek paws at him with a jab and circles away. A little jabbing left from Divisek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Divisek pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ambe back to the cage. Divisek follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Divisek swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
A big right from Ambe misses. Divisek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ambe with a body shot. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily. Ambe misses with a body kick. Ambe seems to have got his legs back now. Ambe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet. Divisek misses with a looping right. Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Divisek dips to his left and cracks Ambe with an uppercut! Divisek cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and pushes Divisek back into the cage. Divisek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3##BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ambe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Divisek at a distance.
#CL# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divisek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Divisek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD# Divisek gets caught napping as Ambe dives in and scores a takedown. Divisek manages to retain guard.#ES2# Divisek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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! Ambe fails with a takedown attempt. Divisek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe takes one on the button.#CL# Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Divisek. Divisek tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Divisek back against the cage. Ambe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4# Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe checks a leg kick. #TD# Ambe gets a takedown into half guard. Divisek is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2# Divisek makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Ambe looks to throw the jab but Divisek is out of range. Ambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R4# Ambe shoots in for a double leg but Divisek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fighters circling - Divisek throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Divisek throws a body shot but no joy. Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance. Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. Ambe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Divisek throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand. Divisek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ambe counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Divisek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Divisek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe. Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1# Divisek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Divisek jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Divisek connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back. Divisek scores with a punch to the head. Ambe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice jab there from Divisek. Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Divisek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Divisek scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Divisek.
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! Divisek works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Divisek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily.#T2# Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Divisek throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ambe wants to clinch. Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Divisek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek. Divisek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Divisek staying out of range there. Ambe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ambe throws a sloppy body shot
and Divisek counters with a nice leg kick. Divisek throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range. Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe throws a right hand that misses
and Divisek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Divisek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Divisek lands a body shot.
#CL# Ambe closes the distance and pushes Divisek back into the cage. Divisek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Divisek blocking some punches.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A left hand lands to the body for Divisek.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2# Divisek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming. Ambe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Divisek is fending him off so far but Ambe persists. Nope, Divisek circles away and we're back to standing. Divisek throws a body shot but no joy. Divisek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek slips a straight right by Ambe.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Divisek lands with a short head shot on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Ambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2# Divisek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ambe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5##TD# Ambe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Divisek's half guard. Ambe trying to control from half guard but Divisek is working away. #ES2# Divisek has one foot on Ambe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Ambe tries for a takedown but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ambe tries to clinch up. Divisek connects with an inside leg kick. Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ambe. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Horrible takedown attempt by Ambe or perhaps it was just good defense by Divisek, which made it look bad. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Divisek clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ambe throws the left hand but Divisek avoids the punch easily. Divisek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1# Ambe wants to clinch up but Divisek keeps it at a distance. Divisek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Divisek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ambes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Divisek misses with a wild body shot. Divisek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambe's sensitive parts. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Divisek paws at him with a jab and circles away. Divisek connects with a nice looking jab.
Divisek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ambe throws a hook but Divisek blocks it. A solid leg kick lands there for Divisek.
Ambe takes a shot right to the bread basket. A punch lands to the side of Divisek 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Divisek ducks down to avoid it. Divisek cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.#T2# Nice shot lands for Divisek. Divisek takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek stuns Ambe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Ambe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Divisek is trying to defend but Ambe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Divisek wants to get back to his feet.
Ambe throwing shots but Divisek is blocking nicely. Ambe trying to control the action but Divisek is working from the bottom. Divisek is trying to stand up here but Ambe is controlling him well. Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ambe 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. Divisek is trying to stand back up but Ambe is controlling him
#T3# Divisek is not content to let Ambe control the position. Divisek wants to get back to his feet. Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2# Divisek kicks off Ambe and gets to his feet. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Divisek saw that one coming. Divisek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Divisek chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Divisek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ambe's head. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Divisek throws a leg kick which misses Ambe's front leg but catches the back leg as Ambe tries to avoid it. Ambe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Divisek. Divisek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambe's sensitive parts. A combination from Divisek does no damage. #CL# Divisek gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Juraj Divisek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Divisek throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek. Ambe scores with a shoulder strike. A right handed body shot lands from Divisek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Divisek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Juraj Divisek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Divisek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek! Juraj Divisek retains his lightweight title! Juraj Divisek seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'fuck the stepdads punkass alliance'.
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UnderGround FC 73
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# Gracie misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Ambe, which made it look bad. #CL2# Ambe takes the fight into the clinch. A shot in the inside from Ambe. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. Ambe stalling.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage. Gracie has Ambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Ambe misses with some punches.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ambe prevents it.
Ambe lands a left hand.
#T2# Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Ambe taking a breather. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. #TD# Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ambe regains guard immediately. #ES2# Ambe pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A shot in the inside from Ambe. Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Ambe pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Gracie blocking some punches.
Ambe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4# Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2# Gracie is rocked! Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ambe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Gracie gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ambe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gracie is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe! Our winner, Scar Ambe, 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat. Ambe slowing the pace effectively. Brown is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ambe misses with some punches.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jb Brown. Ambe with a hook.#CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it. Ambe 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. Brown looking for a takedown. Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage. Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Brown wants a takedown.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Ambe clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage. Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambe pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# Brown tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Ambe throws a big shot that misses. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ambe misses with a looping right. Ambe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown. Ambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ambe throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily. Ambe scores with a hook.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Stalling in the clinch from Ambe.
#T3# Ambe misses with some punches.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambe scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Scar Ambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Ambe manages to get to full guard.
Ambe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard. Brown prevents Ambe from improving his position. Ambe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4# Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Ambe manages to get to full guard.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ambe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ambe slips a straight right by Brown. Brown scores with a nice head shot.#CL# Ambe has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jb Brown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Brown. Ambe tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it. Ambe tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##CL# Ambe pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch. Brown is looking to take this one to the mat. Brown jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ambe working aggressively here.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ambe tries to clinch up. Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Brown looking for a takedown. Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Brown is working for takedown but Ambe is calmly controlling the position for now. Brown wants a takedown.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe lands a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards. Ambe stalling against the cage.
Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
#T3# Brown jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around? Brown goes for a takedown attempt but Ambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt. #CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Brown has Ambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ambe has Brown pushed against the cage. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4# Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe pushes Brown against the cage. Ambe is working some dirty boxing. Ambe pushes off with a quick right hook! Brown goes down! Brown tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ambe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 684 p4p, 82 weight class) and Power Shark (ranked 2624 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Power Shark! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ambe closes the distance and pushes Shark back into the cage. Ambe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shark pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shark pulls guard. Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shark 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: Ambe (0) vs (2) Shark Ambe is pressing down on Shark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ambe 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ambe 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. Ambe looking to control.
Ambe pulls Shark in close to his closed guard and prevents Shark from doing any damage or advancing position. Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Ambe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shark 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. Ambe pulls Shark in to control the position. Shark won't allow Ambe to sweep him here. Shark wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position. Ambe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ambe'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. Ambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shark defends well. Ambe working for a triangle but Shark defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Shark looking to pass the guard. Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shark is one step ahead there. Ambe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ambe 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. Shark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ambe is working hard here to advance position. Ambe looking to control but Shark passes into half guard.
Shark trying to control the pace. Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Shark controlling the action here. Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
Shark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Shark is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Shark stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Shark wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position. Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shark manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (2) Shark Ambe wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Shark keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Shark trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ambe passes Shark's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ambe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well. Shark wants to improve his position but Ambe is controlling well.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Shark is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall. Ambe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ambe.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Shark is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Ambe trying to pass the guard but Shark defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ambe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Further stalling from Ambe. Ambe trying to control from half guard but Shark is working away. Ambe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shark is just riding it out for now. Ambe eventually gives up the hold. Ambe prevents Shark from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe trying to control from half guard but Shark is working away. Ambe slows the pace down in half guard. Ambe trying to mount his opponent but Shark defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Shark is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shark is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ambe (2) vs (6) Shark Ambe just trying to survive but Shark is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Shark is hanging on to Ambe's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe trying to control the hands but Shark breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight! Shark wins on points by 6 to 2. Power Shark is the new lightweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Power Shark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck the stepdads punkass alliance'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 680 p4p, 83 weight class) and Arturo Caldeira (ranked 3842 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe's entrance music is Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Arturo Caldeira! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Caldeira closes the distance and clinches. Ambe has Caldeira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Caldeira tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Caldeira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (0) Caldeira Ambe pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Caldeira keeping control of the position. Ambe is looking to advance position but Caldeira won't allow it. Caldeira wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (5) vs (0) Caldeira Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ambe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Caldeira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Caldeira tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control. Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ambe 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. Ambe seems to be working for a kimura but Caldeira defends the submission attempt. Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ambe is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position. Ambe is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Caldeira is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted? Ambe is taking a breather. Caldeira 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. Caldeira wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Caldeira is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ambe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (0) Caldeira Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ambe's best efforts. Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Caldeira is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted? Ambe is trying to control. Caldeira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done. Caldeira pulls Ambe in close to his closed guard and prevents Ambe from doing any damage or advancing position. Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ambe wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving. Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Ambe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira. Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Caldeira wants to control but Ambe passes easily into half guard.
Ambe is pressing down on Caldeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caldeira is holding on for now. Caldeira is trying to get back to full guard. Ambe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Caldeira is pressing down on Ambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Caldeira is adopting a defensive guard. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Caldeira trying to control the position.
Caldeira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ambe stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position. Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Caldeira being controlled here, momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Caldeira. Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Caldeira trying to control the position.
Ambe won't allow Caldeira to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ambe looking to pass the guard. Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Caldeira looking to control.
Caldeira being controlled here, momentarily. Caldeira is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Caldeira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Caldeira is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Ambe being controlled here momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Caldeira wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. Ambe looking to pass the guard. Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (8) vs (2) Caldeira Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (10) vs (2) Caldeira Caldeira seems keen to control Ambe's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ambe wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Caldeira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Ambe trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom. Ambe postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caldeira's guard. Caldeira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (13) vs (2) Caldeira Ambe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape. Ambe goes for an armbar but Caldeira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Caldeira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ambe (13) vs (4) Caldeira Ambe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Caldeira stacks Ambe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Caldeira! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (13) vs (7) Caldeira Caldeira content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Caldeira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Caldeira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ambe, who protects the arm well. Ambe is not content to let Caldeira control the position. Ambe is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Ambe takes the fight on points by 13 to 7. A relieved looking Scar Ambe 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 668 p4p, 81 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 4032 p4p, 405 weight class). Ambe's entrance music is Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. A fine choice. Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Arlo Rochester told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Arlo Rochester! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Rochester. Rochester maintains the clinch. Ambe wants the takedown. Rochester is fighting it off but Ambe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rochester's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ambe (2) vs (0) Rochester Ambe content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rochester is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment. Ambe 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. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Rochester working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rochester wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ambe content to control rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rochester tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Rochester is trying to control but Ambe manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (5) vs (0) Rochester Rochester manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Rochester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ambe prevents Rochester from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe. Ambe is thwarting Rochester's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ambe 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.
Ambe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rochester! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (8) vs (0) Rochester Rochester tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ambe controlling his opponent. Ambe has control of Rochester's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rochester regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rochester keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rochester wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ambe continues to hold on tight. Ambe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rochester manages to avoid the submission attempt. Ambe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rochester will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Rochester wants to control but Ambe postures up. Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rochester is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Ambe moves into full mount! Rochester won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (11) vs (0) Rochester Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Rochester is trying desperately to improve position. Ambe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe prevents Rochester from getting the reversal. Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. Rochester is looking to get to half guard. Ambe wants to finish this one by submission but Rochester is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ambe. Ambe controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Rochester tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ambe controlling the pace for now. Rochester wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ambe'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. Ambe trying to control but Rochester is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ambe controlling his opponent. Ambe avoids the attempt from Rochester to control. Rochester might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ambe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Rochester wants to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rochester is looking to get to half guard. Rochester tries to hold on but Ambe pushes him away. Ambe controlling from mount. Ambe avoids the attempt from Rochester to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rochester is surviving well by controlling Ambe's body position as best he can. Rochester manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rochester trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ambe (14) vs (0) Rochester
And that's the end of the fight! Ambe takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 735 p4p, 97 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 629 p4p, 81 weight class). Urameshi comes into the arena with Smile Bomb blaring out of the sound system. Ambe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yusuke Urameshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ambe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Urameshi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Urameshi (0) vs (2) Ambe Urameshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Urameshi wants to sweep but no luck. Urameshi keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Urameshi is pulling down on Ambe's head to control his posture. Urameshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Urameshi, not yet. Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Urameshi controlling Ambe's posture. Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marijuana Gardens. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ambe won't allow Urameshi to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ambe 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. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Urameshi. Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urameshi is keeping the position for now. Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urameshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Urameshi's legs - danger averted. Urameshi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ambe trying to move into half guard but instead Urameshi has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Urameshi (2) vs (2) Ambe Urameshi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ambe is keeping the position for now. Urameshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Urameshi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ambe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urameshi defends it easily. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Urameshi forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
Ambe is not content to let Urameshi control the position. Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Urameshi is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Urameshi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ambe's thigh. Ambe counters though and makes it back to full guard. Urameshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urameshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urameshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ambe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Urameshi's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Ambe has his foot on Urameshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urameshi works his way back into a safe position though. Ambe wants to sweep here but Urameshi controlling him for the moment. Ambe keeping full guard, as Urameshi tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully. Urameshi wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position. Urameshi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Ambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Urameshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ambe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Urameshi escapes and throws Ambe's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (5) vs (2) Ambe Urameshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Urameshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ambe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Urameshi gets to mount! Ambe was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Urameshi (7) vs (2) Ambe Urameshi wants to control the pace but Ambe is squirming around nicely. Ambe manages to regain half guard. Good work. Ambe is looking for a sweep. Urameshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Urameshi is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer. Urameshi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ambe sees it coming and defends easily. Urameshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Ambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ambe won't allow Urameshi to pass to mount. Ambe is trying to get back to full guard. Urameshi content to control rather than advance. Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ambe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Urameshi seems content to control. Ambe trying to control here.
Urameshi is taking a breather. Ambe 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. Ambe is concentrating on defense, preventing Urameshi from advancing position. Ambe wants to improve his position but Urameshi is controlling well.
Urameshi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Urameshi wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position. Urameshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Urameshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Urameshi's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe 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: Urameshi (7) vs (4) Ambe Urameshi keeps control of the position for the meantime. Urameshi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ambe has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Urameshi (7) vs (7) Ambe Ambe looking to control but Urameshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Urameshi regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Urameshi is pressing down on Ambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Urameshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Urameshi (9) vs (7) Ambe Urameshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Ambe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Urameshi is aware though and is defending well. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully. Ambe has his foot on Urameshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Urameshi works his way back into a safe position though. Ambe wants to control but Urameshi passes easily into half guard.
Urameshi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Urameshi is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer. Urameshi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Ambe tries to get to full guard but Urameshi has control of the leg. Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urameshi is working away from the top position though. Urameshi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Urameshi is thwarting Ambe's attempts to control the position. Urameshi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe controlling the position for now. Ambe moves into full guard.
Ambe looking to control.
Urameshi preventing the sweep. Ambe is trying to keep Urameshi in close.
Urameshi 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. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Urameshi from controlling successfully. Urameshi is stalling in the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Urameshi trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urameshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ambe is tightening it up a little... Urameshi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Urameshi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Urameshi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ambe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'keep the step dad fags comin!!'. Yusuke Urameshi was interviewed post fight and said 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Spam (ranked 4778 p4p, 40 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 621 p4p, 80 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ambe's choice of entrance music: Yung Bleu - Perk Emotions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Spam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scar Ambe! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Ambe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spam (0) vs (2) Ambe Ambe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (0) vs (5) Ambe Ambe controlling the pace for now. Spam is desperately trying to improve his position but Ambe has a good base and remains in mount. Ambe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Spam is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spam manages to avoid the submission attempt. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spam is trying to improve his position. Spam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ambe off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spam (4) vs (5) Ambe Ambe wants to escape the position.
Ambe is keeping busy.
Ambe is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spam working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Ambe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Spam's guard. Nice work there by Ambe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spam (4) vs (7) Ambe Ambe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ambe advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (4) vs (10) Ambe Ambe staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Spam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ambe presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spam (4) vs (12) Ambe Ambe controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Spam is trying desperately to improve position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ambe avoids the attempt from Spam to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ambe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Let's hope that Ambe 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Spam is looking to get to half guard. Ambe controlling from the full mount. Ambe looking to secure an arm triangle but Spam defends it well. Spam is trying to escape the mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ambe content just to control the position here. It looks like Ambe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Spam is desperately trying to improve his position but Ambe has a good base and remains in mount. Ambe controlling the pace for now. Spam wants to control but Ambe is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ambe wants to finish this one by submission but Spam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ambe. Spam tries to reverse the position but Ambe maintains control. Ambe controlling his opponent. Spam tries to hold on but Ambe postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Ambe controlling the pace for now. Spam wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ambe. Ambe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Spam tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Spam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ambe has hold of Spam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spam slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Spam is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard. Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Spam is looking for a sweep. Ambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambe not doing much here.
Ambe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spam (4) vs (15) Ambe The referee asks Ambe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ambe prefers to stall for the moment though. Spam is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it. Ambe advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spam (4) vs (17) Ambe
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ambe controlling from mount. Spam is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Ambe wins on points by 17 to 4. As Scar Ambe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: keep the step dad fags comin!!'. |
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Event:
RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1# Bowman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ambe shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Ambe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy. Ambe throws a body shot but no joy. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ambe tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it. Bowman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ambe misses with a left hand and Bowman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambe is lucky that one didn't land flush. Bowman throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Ambe misses with a hook to the body
enabling Bowman to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2# Ambe is rocked!#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bowman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. A short left from Ambe. Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bowman is defending well for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it. Bowman being controlled against the cage.#T1# Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bowman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ambe wants to clinch#KD2# and Bowman counters with a head kick that drops Ambe to the mat! Ambe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Jab by Ambe. Ambe throws a right and a left that Bowman avoids nicely. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD# Ambe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The ground and pound from Ambe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2# Bowman trying to remain calm as Ambe controls from the top position. Bowman stops Ambe from passing to mount. You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ambe staying calm. Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bowman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Bowman is not content to let Ambe control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bowman's shoulder. That is not cool. Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Bowman's head but Bowman avoids it well. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ambe misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Ambe working away. Ambe trying to control the position but Bowman is working away. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bowman is not in a great position here, taking some shots. You can see the frustration on Bowman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bowman defending against the ground and pound. Bowman is trying to escape the position but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe wants to control but Bowman is keeping him busy. Ambe controlling the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowman. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Bowman counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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 Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.#CL# Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Bowman. Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD# Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bowman regains guard.
Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowman is retaining full guard. Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bowman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1# Bowman keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Bowman is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. This is a sustained period of stalling by Ambe.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Nice sprawl there from Bowman as Ambe shoots in. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowman! But no joy. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daquan Bowman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL# Ambe gets a clinch. Bowman lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Ambe taking a breather. Bowman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bowman. Bowman misses with the head strike.
Bowman has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Bowman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bowman scores with a nice short uppercut. Bowman pushes Ambe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bowman scores with a shoulder strike. Ambe lands a right hand. #TD# Ambe has hold of one of Bowman's legs. Bowman is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T3# Bowman trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bowman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bowman looking to control.
#SUB2# Bowman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
#SUB2# Bowman actively working from the bottom here. Ambe wants to free his trapped foot but Bowman is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ambe controlling the action here. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ambe slips a nice elbow through Bowman's hands, connecting with Bowman's forehead. Ambe is looking to advance position but Bowman won't allow it. Ambe sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Bowman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3##CL# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Bowman in a clinch.
Bowman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bowman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ambe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daquan Bowman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bowman slips a jab from Ambe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe cracks Bowman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bowman keeps the fight on the outside. Bowman looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Ambe takes the fight into the clinch. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowman uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# A short body shot lands from Bowman as the two fighters clinch.
Bowman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head. Bowman tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Bowman back against the cage. Bowman swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bowman pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bowman gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch. Bowman tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Bowman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Bowman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowman lands a body punch in the clinch. Bowman lands a hook to the side of the head. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bowman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe. Bowman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Bowman misses with a body punch.
Bowman misses with some punches.
#TD# Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Bowman 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. Bowman has his hands clasped together around Ambe's back. He's all about the action. Ambe stalling. Daquan Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bowman trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
#SUB2# Bowman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ambe pulls his head out easily. Ambe controlling the pace. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL# Ambe clinches up against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bowman is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ambe controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! Post fight, Scar Ambe took to the microphone: 'keep the step dad fags comin!!'.
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Event:
RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Bizihwaeile slips under a jab. Bizihwaeile swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the button. Ambe swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Ambe tries to clinch up and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Bizihwaeile lands with a nice body punch. Bizihwaeile lands a leg kick that knocks Ambe off balance momentarily. Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bizihwaeile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick that is checked#CL# and Ambe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambe. Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ambe. Ambe blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #BC# Ambe manages to break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1##CL# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A frustrated look appears on Ambe's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head. #BC2# Bizihwaeile breaks from the clinch.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Marijuana Gardens, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ambe throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaeile! But no joy. Bizihwaeile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bizihwaeile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. Ambe misses with a looping left. Bizihwaeile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Bizihwaeile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe is looking to counter the offense by Bizihwaeile and move into the clinch.#CL# Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Bizihwaeile.#T2# Ambe can't get the takedown.
#TD# Ambe is trying to trip Bizihwaeile. He has hold of a leg but Bizihwaeile is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Bizihwaeile throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ambe escapes and throws Bizihwaeile's legs to the side, diving into side control! Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaeile keeps working. Bizihwaeile tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom here. Bizihwaeile tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe working the body and head with strikes. Bizihwaeile is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ambe lands a nice forearm strike. #T3# Ambe is working Bizihwaeile over with some ground and pound from side control. Bizihwaeile is looking to regain half guard here but Ambe keeps moving and retains side control. Bizihwaeile is not content to let Ambe control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bizihwaeile is looking for a sweep. Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows. Bizihwaeile can't do much from the bottom here. Ambe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4# Ambe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bizihwaeile some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe controlling from side mount. Bizihwaeile is trying to work for a sweep but Ambe has mounted him! Ambe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bizihwaeile wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. Ambe controlling the position easily from mount. Ambe raining down hammerfists from mount. Ambe with the ground and pound from mount. Bizihwaeile takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC# Bizihwaeile is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bizihwaeile tries to hold on but Ambe postures up. Bizihwaeile is still in real trouble! Can Ambe finish him? Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head. Ambe just leaning against Bizihwaeile, taking a breather. Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile. Ambe prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. A body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe can't break the clinch.
Bizihwaeile cracks Ambe with a nice body shot. Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #T1# Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile has Ambe pressed against the cage, preventing Ambe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Ambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bizihwaeile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ambe's head. Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bizihwaeile now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Bizihwaeile gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. #CL# Ambe moves into the clinch.#T2# Bizihwaeile fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left. Bizihwaeile clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2# Scar Ambe's cut is getting worse. Ambe closes the distance but Bizihwaeile moves to the side and Bizihwaeile counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. 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! Bizihwaeile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bizihwaeile - that will leave a mark!
Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaeile.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bizihwaeile. Bizihwaeile scores with a leg kick.
Ambe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut. Bizihwaeile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Bizihwaeile lands with a shot to the body. #T3# Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bizihwaeile. Jay Bizihwaeile seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.#ROC2# Ambe is rocked! Ambe throws a series of punches but Bizihwaeile moves out of range. Bizihwaeile scores with a sloppy right hand. Ambe should have avoided that one. Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2# Scar Ambe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Ambe throws the left hand but Bizihwaeile avoids the punch easily. Bizihwaeile appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ambe seems to have got his legs back now. Bizihwaeile drops Ambe with a naaaaasty hook - Ambe is in real trouble here! Bizihwaeile dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Bizihwaeile! Jay Bizihwaeile decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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Event:
AKT 8
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe rushes Oneil and presses him up against the cage. Oneil is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A frustrated look appears on Oneil's face as he tries to break the clinch. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil. Oneil can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Oneil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Oneil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oneil throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Oneil's efforts to push away. A head punch blocked on the inside by Oneil. Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oneils head. Oneil is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. #T1# A short right from Oneil on the inside. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Oneil misses with a hook from the clinch. Oneil is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambe has double underhooks. Ambe dodges an elbow strike from Oneil.
A short right from Ambe on the inside. Oneil wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oneil tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the cage. Ambe lands an uppercut. Oneil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe lands with a left to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oneil tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe scores with a shoulder strike. Ambe lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Ambe on the inside. #ROC# Oneil is rocked! Ambe lands a left hand.
Oneil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ambe finish him? A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Oneil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Oneil's head. Ambe prevents a body shot from Oneil. Oneil seems to have recovered his senses. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ambe gets through Oneil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oneil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside. Oneil blocking some punches.
#T3# Oneil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambe lands a left hand.
Oneil avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Oneil tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oneil tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the cage. Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage. Oneil working aggressively here.
Oneil avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Oneil uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oneil tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position. Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe. A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage. A short right from Ambe. Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. 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 nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. We've been informed that Oneil has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Oneil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ambe gets through Oneil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oneil misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Oneil backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe creates a bit of distance and cracks Oneil with a big uppercut! Oneil goes down! The referee pushes Ambe away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Oneil make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Ambe takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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Event:
RapidFC 37
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1# Neves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Neves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe pushes Neves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Neves clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Neves up against the cage. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ambe lands with a light punch inside. Ambe is struggling to control the position. Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Neves fails to pull guard.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively. The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2# Ambe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Neves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Neves is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marijuana Gardens. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Ambe keeps moving and retains side control. Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Ambe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Ambe moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neves tries to hold on but Ambe postures up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ambe wants to control the pace but Neves is squirming around nicely. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neves is bucking up trying to escape but Ambe cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Neves tries to lock up and control but Ambe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Neves backwards. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards. Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neves backwards. Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Ambe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Ambe breaks from the clinch.
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neves on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves. Neves takes a shot to the head. Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Neves fails to pull guard.
#TD# Neves jumps guard and drags Ambe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Neves looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Ambe is stalling in the full guard. Ambe is in close to Neves's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Neves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ambe defends well. Ambe stays in close to Neves's body and controls the position. #SUB# Neves has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ambe trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom. Neves being controlled here, momentarily. Ambe landing with the ground and pound. #T3# Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB# Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ambe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Neves is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB# Neves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ambe has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Neves's temple. Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ambe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far. Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Neves looking for submissions off his back. Neves taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Ambe winds up and cracks Neves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Neves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2# Ambe instigates a clinch. Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike. Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neves backwards. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Neves letting Ambe take a breather here. Neves fails to pull guard.
Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. 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. Ambe jabs at Neves's body. Ambe digs a good body shot into Neves's ribs. Neves is looking to clinch. Ambe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Neves tries to clinch but Ambe moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy.#CL2# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1# Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Neves gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Neves jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ambe has Neves pushed against the cage. Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Neves tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Neves blocks an uppercut.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Neves. Thiago Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Ambe lands with a right to the head. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Neves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Scar Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Neves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Neves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. Neves jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Neves is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Neves drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ambe is stalling in the full guard. #T3# Ambe connects with a couple of short punches. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ambe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Ambe 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. Ambe passes Neves's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ambe is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ambe 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! As Scar Ambe got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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Event:
RapidFC 33
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. A short uppercut from Ambe. Ambe lands an uppercut. Ambe effectively controlling the action here. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD# Ambe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom. Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Smith manages to get to full guard.
#T1# Smith controlling Ambe's posture. Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much. Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Ambe is stalling in the full guard. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Ambe landing some decent shots from guard. Ambe passes into half guard. #T3# Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe. Smith wants to improve his position but Ambe is controlling well.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head. Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ambe 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. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. #T4# Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ambe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Ambe content to control rather than advance. Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ambe is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Smith tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control. Ambe stalling away here and it's allowed Smith to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2# Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ambe's guard. Ambe pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage. Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Ambe controlling Smith's posture. Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. Ambe working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand. Ambe is trying to keep Smith in close.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Smith stops Ambe from standing up. Smith won't allow Ambe to sweep him here. Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ambe working a defensive guard here.
Smith working some strikes from top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2# Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ambe's guard. #REVB# Ambe is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. Smith prevents Ambe from getting back to his feet. Ambe 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# Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Smith manages to get to full 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! Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T3# Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe content to stall in guard here. Smith 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. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment. Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ambe throws a big right hand that misses. Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Smith is trying to keep Ambe in close.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Ambe's corner calls for a 1-2. Ambe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD# Ambe tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard. Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# Ambe rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage. Ambe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Smith wants a takedown.
Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith. Ambe misses with the head strike.
#TD# Ambe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ambe's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB# Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. Smith postures up in Ambe's guard and throws a big left but Ambe blocks it. #T1# Ambe wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment. Ambe looking to control.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head.#CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Smith is in close to Ambe's body, working some short punches and elbows. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ambe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB# Ambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Smith stands up over Ambe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
Ambe is trying to get back to half guard. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Smith scores with punches from side control. #T3# Smith working the head with strikes. Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. Ambe holds on to Smith's head and controls the position momentarily. Ambe tries to improve position but can't. Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambe can't do much from the bottom here. Ambe on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Ambe is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. Smith lands a few punches from side control. Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smith controlling the position from side mount. Smith is working Ambe over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4# Ambe can't do much from the bottom here. Ambe is not content to let Smith control the position. Smith lands a few punches from side control. You can see the frustration on Ambe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts. Ambe is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smith has passed into side control.
James Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Smith scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight! James Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ambe 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck why not james smith again?'.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 10
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Bjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjornsson misses with a looping left. Ambe misses with a hook
and Ambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ambe misses the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Bjornsson misses its target. Ambe wants to clinch. Ambe with a nice cross. Bjornsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab lands there for Bjornsson. Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ambe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1# Ambe works the jab nicely. Ambe defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand. Ambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjornsson doesn't seem bothered though. Ambe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bjornsson defends it nicely. Bjornsson looks to land a left hand but Ambe moved out of range nicely. Bjornsson lands a slapping body shot.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Ambe slips the punch.#CL2# Bjornsson gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. #TD2# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bjornsson is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ambe trying to control the pace. #T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bjornsson wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bjornsson keeps working. Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Bjornsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjornsson. Ambe stands up over Bjornsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Bjornsson has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though. Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. #SUB# Bjornsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ambe throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bjornsson's body to avoid the submission. Bjornsson has instead reached around Ambe's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bjornsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Litill Bjornsson! Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1# Ambe shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ambe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan. Ambe shoots in but no luck this time. Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A big right from Zan misses. Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head. Ambe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice jab there from Zan. Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zan scores with a hook to the body. Ambe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Zan lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Ambe misses. #T1# Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Zan. Ambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Zan cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head. Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Zan throws a shot to the body.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ambe throws a right and a left that both miss. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A countering left hand to the body from Ambe misses. Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# Ambe misses with a body shot.
Zan swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Zan. Zan cracks Ambe with an open hand slap. Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Zan misses the shot to the body. Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ambe off the cage and back into range. Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2# and Ambe counters with a single leg into guard. Zan didn't expect that. Zan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2# Ambe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ambe 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. Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe postures up in Zan's guard and throws a big left but Zan blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ambe preventing the sweep. Zan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground.#T4# Zan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambe wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ambe working his ground and pound in the gym. Zan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zan keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A big left from Ambe misses. It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ambe. Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot. Zan throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range. Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot. Zan lands with a straight right. Ambe didn't see that one coming. Zan takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. A shot to the body from Zan misses letting Ambe counter with a right hand. Ambe lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming. Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ambe looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well. Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambe. Ambe throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem. Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ambe misses with a shot to the body and Zan counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes from Zan. Those never looked like landing. Zan takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. #T1# A cross from Ambe lands. Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
A cross from Ambe lands. A big left from Zan misses. A nice side step and Ambe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A big left from Zan misses. Ambe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zan circles away. A big right from Zan misses. Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away. Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zan missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2# Zan connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.#TD2# Zan tries to sprawl but Ambe drives through with a takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zan tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. Ambe is trying to control. Zan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Zan trying to control but Ambe postures up.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Zan's hands, connecting with Zan's forehead.#SUB2# Ambe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. Ambe winds up and cracks Zan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3# Zan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe. Zan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Ambe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. Ambe wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Ambe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ambe moves into full mount! Zan won't be happy about that! Ambe unloading with bombs!#T4# Ambe scoring with strikes but Zan is staying in there. Ambe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zan's face.
Ambe cracks Zan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Ambe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ambe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ambe working away from the top, dropping strikes. Zan taking shots to the head. Ambe controlling from mount. #SUB2# Ambe is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Zan moves out of range of the strikes. A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it. It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ambe. Those never looked like landing. Zan punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch. Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambe. Zan slips under a jab. Ambe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan. Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ambe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zan misses the jab. Zan cracks Ambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it. Ambe misses with a double jab
letting Zan counter with a right hand. #T1# Ambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan misses with a straight right. Ambe dives in and grabs Zan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zan pushes down on Ambe's head and hops out. Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away. Zan lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan. Zan throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy. Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And Ambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. Zan works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2# Ambe throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily. Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far. Ambe throws a right hand that misses
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe swings widly with a right hand
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ambe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zan 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.
A big left from Ambe misses. Zan swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily. Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy. Zan misses with a hook. Zan misses with a looping left. Ambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Ambe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ambe gets slowly back to his feet. Ambe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely. Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Ambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambe misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Zan throws a body shot but no joy. Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4# Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zan moves out of range as Ambe strikes. Zan lands a jab to Ambe's midsection. Ambe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Ambe persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing. Ambe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zan lands a jab to the nose. Ambe with a poor takedown and Zan counters with a stiff right hand. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A cross from Zan lands. Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tan Zan! Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Tan Zan! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Tan Zan wins by unanimous decision! An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1# Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot. Kamogawa misses with a body shot.
Ambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kamogawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy. Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ambe misses the shot to the body. Nice uppercut there from Ambe. Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Kamogawa's shoulder, as Kamogawa tries to avoid the shot. Kamogawa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight. A nice combination there by Ambe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamogawa.
Ambe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamogawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ambe scrambles back to his feet.#CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Kamogawa misses with a combination
and Ambe counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kamogawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ambe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kamogawa moves out of range of the strikes. Ambe misses the shot to the body. Ambe misses with a looping left. Ambe avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Ambe moves out of range of the strikes. Kamogawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Kamogawa. #T1# Kamogawa misses with a wild body shot. Kamogawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Ambe catches Kamogawa right on the button with a cross. Kamogawa is looking to wear down Ambe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kamogawa works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Kamogawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kamogawa throws a body shot but no joy. Kamogawa throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range. Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kamogawa throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range. Kamogawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2# Ambe clinches up against the cage.#BC# Kamogawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe throws a body shot but no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kamogawa back to the cage. Ambe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ambe has time to react. Kamogawa misses with a right hand #TD2# and Ambe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamogawa's guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ambe working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Kamogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground. Kamogawa wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Kamogawa controlling the position. Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamogawa is keeping the position for now. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom. Ambe postures up in Kamogawa's guard and throws a big left but Kamogawa blocks it. Ambe postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow. Kamogawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamogawa tries to get out of the position. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe preventing the sweep. Kamogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Ambe chips away with some ground and pound. Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamogawa's head. Kamogawa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ambe has passed into side control.
Ambe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Ambe tries to score with some ground and pound. Kamogawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. A lull in the action here. Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kamogawa is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it. #SUB2# Ambe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ambe controlling the position. #T4# Ambe throwing shots but missing, from side control. Ambe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Ambe cracks Kamogawa with a big elbow. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kamogawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Ambe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ambe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Ambe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2# Ambe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Ambe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ambe avoids the body shot from Kamogawa.
Ambe moves out of range of the strikes. Kamogawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kamogawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamogawa. Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kamogawa scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT# That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more. Genji Kamogawa is winning the standup battle so far. Kamogawa misses with a two punch combination.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ambe tries to move into range but Kamogawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ambe slips under a jab. Ambe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamogawa defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand. Kamogawa lands with a hook. Ambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Kamogawa gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Ambe blocking some punches.
Ambe tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa. Ambe is looking to take this one to the mat. A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1# Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamogawa has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
#TD2# Kamogawa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ambe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kamogawa to the mat. Kamogawa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Ambe trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Kamogawa. Kamogawa has control of Ambe's left arm, preventing Ambe from doing any damage. Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far. Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Kamogawa wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Ambe has taken Kamogawa's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Kamogawa has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scar Ambe! After winning the bout, Scar Ambe 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:
The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe goes for a takedown attempt but Da Urbino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Da Urbino ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. Da Urbino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Da Urbino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe slips under a jab from Da Urbino. Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Da Urbino's head back.
Da Urbino moves to clinch but Ambe breaks away and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target. Ambe lands with a good body shot. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ambe.#T1# Ambe looks to land a left hand but Da Urbino moved out of range nicely. Da Urbino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ambe just manages to avoid it.#CL2# Ambe forces Da Urbino back against the cage and clinches. Ambe is trying to drag Da Urbino to the mat but Da Urbino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Da Urbino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ambe is defending well for now. Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe. Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Da Urbino tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ambe avoiding damage as Da Urbino throws knees to the body.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ambe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Da Urbino breaks from the clinch.
Da Urbino swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2# Ambe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Urbino. Ambe shrugs it off though. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ambe jabs Da Urbino right on the nose. Da Urbino blinks but takes it well. Ambe stuns Da Urbino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Ambe checks a low kick from Da Urbino. Da Urbino misses with a low kick.
That kick from Da Urbino tenderised Ambe's leg. Ambe is trying to keep his angry face on. Some bone on bone action there as Ambe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice shot lands for Ambe.#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Da Urbino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Good leg kick by Da Urbino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Da Urbino.
Da Urbino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ambe will feel that in the morning. Da Urbino throws a low kick but Ambe avoids it. Ambe fails with a takedown attempt. Da Urbino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ambe just manages to avoid it. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Nice straight punches there by Da Urbino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Urbino.#CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Da Urbino moves out of range of the strikes. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Da Urbino scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ambe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Urbino can pounce on him.
Ambe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4# Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino. Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Da Urbino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ambe just manages to avoid it. This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Urbino was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe. Da Urbino feinted there with a counter leg kick. Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Urbino. Da Urbino feinted there with a counter leg kick. Da Urbino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ambe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Da Urbino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ambe. Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Ambe just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Urbino enables Ambe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Urbino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2# Ambe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Urbino's guard. Da Urbino wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ambe manages to pass to side control. Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#REVR# Da Urbino controlling the position for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow. Da Urbino moves into full guard.
Da Urbino working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Da Urbino trying to control the position here. #SUB# Da Urbino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Urbino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ambe trying to control but Da Urbino is working from the bottom. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Da Urbino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambe. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. Ambe won't allow Da Urbino to sweep him here. Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB# Da Urbino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Da Urbino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Da Urbino ducks down to avoid it. Da Urbino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Ambe misses with a looping right. Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Urbino. Ambe throws a hook to the side of Da Urbino's head but Da Urbino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ambe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Da Urbino is looking to slow Ambe down with leg kicks. Da Urbino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Da Urbino in a clinch.
Ambe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Urbino prevents it.
Ambe looking for a takedown. Ambe prevents the takedown attempt.
Da Urbino tries to land knees in the clinch but Ambe avoids the damage to the body. Da Urbino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# Ambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Urbino trying to land knees to the body.
Da Urbino has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Da Urbino misses with a knee to the head. Ambe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ambe taking a breather. Ambe struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Urbino controls his hands.
Ambe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Urbino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ambe managing to block the knees to the body from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino blocks a body shot from Ambe. Da Urbino trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A shot in the inside from Ambe. Da Urbino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ambe.
Ambe blocks an elbow strike from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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# Da Urbino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ambe. Ambe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Da Urbino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Da Urbino tried to counter with a leg kick but Ambe avoided it. Ambe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Urbino but Da Urbino pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ambe checks a leg kick. Da Urbino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ambe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ambe takes a swing at Da Urbino's ribcage but misses. Da Urbino ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe thuds a left hand into Da Urbino's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Urbino as he jumps to the side. Da Urbino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe. As Ambe looks to move away, Da Urbino throws a big counter combo but Ambe just gets out of the way.#T1# Ambe moves out of range of the body kick from Da Urbino.
Ambe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Urbino defends it well. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambe misses with a straight right. Ambe throws a series of punches but Da Urbino moves out of range. It appears Da Urbino was looking to counter with a kick there. Da Urbino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe throws a right hand that Da Urbino ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Urbino also avoids with ease. Da Urbino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ambe's calf. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Ambe takes a swing at Da Urbino's ribcage but misses. Ambe scores with a jab to the body. Da Urbino is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ambe misses with a hook
and Da Urbino counters with a good low kick that Ambe was not able to check. Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scar Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2# Ambe closes the distance looking to clinch and Da Urbino counters with a nice leg kick. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! Da Urbino throws a push kick but Ambe slaps the foot to one side. Da Urbino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Da Urbino fakes the leg kick and cracks Ambe in the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Da Urbino scores with a leg kick.
Ambe avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Decent striking displayed by Ambe there. Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. You can see that Ambe has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T3# Da Urbino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ambe is able to avoid easily. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Urbino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Da Urbino is looking to slow Ambe down with leg kicks. Da Urbino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Urbino is looking to counter with a body kick. Ambe shoots in for a double leg but Da Urbino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Da Urbino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ambe or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Urbino, which made it look bad. Da Urbino throws a body kick that misses and Ambe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Da Urbino misses the target. Da Urbino moves out of range of the strikes.#T4# Ambe misses with a combination
and Da Urbino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambe's knee momentarily.#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Da Urbino prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC# Da Urbino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Da Urbino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe. Da Urbino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Da Urbino wants to land a leg kick but Ambe is out of range. Ambe is looking to clinch. Ambe misses with a jab to the body
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Da Urbino scores with a leg kick.
Da Urbino tries to clinch but Ambe is having none of it. Da Urbino throws a leg kick but Ambe moved away.#TD2# Ambe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Urbino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ambe is in Da Urbino's guard.#ES# Da Urbino scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ambe 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino! Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Scar Ambe! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by split decision! Scar Ambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFA 25:04
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ambe lands with a right to the head. Ambe is struggling to control the position. A left hand lands to the body for Ambe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Ambe avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Smith letting Ambe take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ambe tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith. Smith has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily. #CL# Ambe gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Ambe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Ambe.
Smith misses with the head strike.
#BC# Ambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Ambe clinches. Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well. Ambe lands a right hand. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD# Ambe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ambe wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it. Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Smith wants to control but Ambe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ambe working some strikes from top position. Smith trying to control the position.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith seems keen to control Ambe's posture. Smith has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head. Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Ambe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Smith is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ambe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL# Ambe forces Smith back against the cage and clinches. Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Ambe pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Smith missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ambe as Smith tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well. Ambe effectively controlling the action here. Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage. A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ambe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ambe wants it to stay on the feet. Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Smith trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD# Ambe has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Smith's guard. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Smith is trying to keep Ambe in close.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.#T1# Ambe throws a big right hand that misses. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather. Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith looking to control.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. Smith wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe lands a couple of digs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ambe trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. Ambe works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard. Ambe content to stall in guard here. Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe won't allow Smith to sweep him here. Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith trying to control the position.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3# Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Smith lands a couple of digs. Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ambe throwing strikes but missing. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. #T4##SUB# Ambe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB# Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Ambe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well. Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Ambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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# Smith takes one on the button.#CL# Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short body shot lands from Ambe as the two fighters clinch.
#TD# Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Smith is not content to let Ambe control the position. Nice strikes from Ambe there. Ambe throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. Ambe lands strikes from half guard. Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith controlling well, preventing Ambe from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1# Smith lands punches and elbows. Smith lands an elbow to the side of the head. Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Smith.
Ambe tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.
Ambe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Ambe.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Ambe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there! Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Ambe with a couple of short strikes. Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ambe tries to control but Smith wriggling away. #T2# Smith working to try and regain half guard.
Ambe working Smith over with strikes here. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ambe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ambe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ambe's attempts to control the action. Smith tries to hold on but Ambe postures up. Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ambe raining down shots from the mount!#T3# Ambe content just to control the position here. The referee warns Smith that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ambe landing punches. Ambe trying to control but Smith is having none of it. Ambe landing strikes from the mount. Smith is squirming around, avoiding Ambe's attempts to control the action. Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ambe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
#T4# Smith can't escape the position.
Smith sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Smith is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Smith working a defensive guard here.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe controlling from the top position. Smith keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ambe 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Smith shoots in and drives through. Ambe sprawls well.#TD2# Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ambe tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ambe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith working the head with strikes. Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Smith scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ambe to see if he's OK. Ambe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control. Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Smith trying to mount his opponent but Ambe defends it. Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ambe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ambe is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Smith is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Smith scoring with some ground and pound. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #SUB# Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Smith preventing the sweep. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Smith distracts Ambe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Ambe has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though. Ambe 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. Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith lands a couple of digs. Smith landing some decent shots from guard. Ambe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith cracks Ambe with a solid left hand. Smith preventing the sweep. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T4# Smith chips away with some ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Smith keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Smith keeping full guard, as Ambe tries to pass. #SUB2# Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
#REVB# Smith postures up.
Ambe wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Smith misses with a takedown attempt and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2# Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ambe quickly recovers to half guard. Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB# Ambe has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ambe looking for submissions off his back. Smith working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Ambe with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T1# Smith working the head with strikes. Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ambe some visible discomfort.
Ambe is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him! Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ambe looks a forlorn figure.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far. Smith unloading with bombs! Smith landing shots from mount. #ROC2# Ambe is rocked! Smith lands a couple of good shots and Ambe has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Oh Ambe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith lands a shot to the body. Ambe grimaces as he takes 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! Smith scores with punches and elbows. Ambe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2# Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control. Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB# Ambe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ambe seems to have got his legs back now. Smith drops an elbow to the side of Ambe's head. Ambe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. Smith chips away with some ground and pound. Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head. Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Ambe working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. #SUB# Ambe is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith works over Ambe with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ambe's head. Smith lands a couple of digs. Smith landing some decent shots from guard. Ambe wants to sweep but no luck. Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Smith pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ambe is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. Ambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ambe wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Smith shoots for a takedown but Ambe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ambe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ambe circles away. Ambe is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch. Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ambe is looking to counter punch. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.#TD2# Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Smith prevents Ambe from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Smith controls the position.#T1# Ambe is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control. Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ambe looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn! Ambe is trying to escape the mount.
Smith looking to finish Ambe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ambe! Smith lands with some strikes. Ambe is looking to get to half guard. Ambe is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes. BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ambe! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith! Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Ambe throws a jab when Tropper was well out of range.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Tropper avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike. Tropper taking a breather. #TD# Ambe has hold of one of Tropper's legs. Tropper is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ambe wants to control from the top but Tropper keeps moving. Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth. Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard.
#REVB# Tropper lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB# Tropper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tropper has managed to get both his arms back between Ambe's legs - danger averted. Tropper content to stall in guard here. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully. #SUB# Ambe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Ambe looking for a guillotine here but Tropper defends easily.
#SUB# Tropper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Ambe has his foot on Tropper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tropper works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Tropper is pushing down on Ambe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ambe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tropper has managed to sneak the leg through. Tropper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ambe defending well though. Ambe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ambe.#SUB# Ambe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tropper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ambe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Tropper throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Tropper.#SUB2# Tropper looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tropper is on top in guard.
#REVB# Tropper trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3# Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tropper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tropper stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe. Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Ambe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Tropper from controlling successfully. Tropper sitting in guard here, content to control. Tropper wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tropper is one step ahead there. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tropper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tropper's guard. #REVR# Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Tropper tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ambe advances to half guard. Ambe is trying to control. Tropper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted? Tropper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe is really stuck here.
Ambe breaks Tropper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tropper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tropper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Ambe takes the fight into the clinch. We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ambe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Ambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tropper can't fight it off and eventually Ambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Tropper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Tropper has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe postures up.
Tropper throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#T1# Tropper throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around? A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head. Tropper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tropper swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ambe postures up.
Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tropper tries to strike from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Tropper slips under a jab from Ambe. Tropper jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ambe lands an overhand right. Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tropper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tropper is pressed up against the cage. Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropper down to the mat. Tropper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Ambe slips under a jab from Tropper. Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ambe tries to bum rush Tropper with a series of wild strikes but Tropper uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ambe. Tropper feints the counter takedown. Tropper slips a straight right by Ambe. And Tropper tries to counter it with a takedown but Ambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD# Ambe has picked Tropper up - he's going for a ride! Ambe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Tropper is looking to improve his position.
Ambe thows a huge punch but Tropper dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tropper manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2# Tropper has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though. Tropper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ambe is in close to Tropper's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# Ambe trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom. Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control. Ambe distracts Tropper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tropper's guard. Tropper tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg. Ambe is controlling the pace.
Ambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tropper's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tropper is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tropper trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Ambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tropper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A slow jab from Tropper misses its intended target. Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Ambe just leaning against Tropper, taking a breather. Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ambe tries to break the clinch but Tropper is controlling the position. Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head. Tropper tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Tropper drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.#TD# Ambe is trying to trip Tropper. He has hold of a leg but Tropper is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Tropper isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ambe stacks Tropper on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ambe! Tropper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1# Ambe controls the position from side control. You can see the frustration on Tropper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tropper taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes. #T2# Ambe cracks Tropper with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tropper defending against the ground and pound. Tropper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ambe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Tropper wants to control but Ambe postures up. Tropper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ambe's best efforts. Tropper is looking to control Ambe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tropper avoid being mounted? Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ambe'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.#SUB2# Tropper looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Ambe stalling. Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Tropper trying to control here.
Ambe trying to control the pace. Tropper is trying to maintain the position but Ambe is very close to passing his half guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2# Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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. Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ambe looks to land a left hand but Tropper moved out of range nicely.#CL# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tropper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Tropper wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Tropper is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tropper slowing the pace effectively. Tino Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tropper wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! During a confident post fight interview, Scar Ambe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IFA 16:03
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage. Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle. Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ambe gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson. Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Johnson walks into a left hand. #CUT# It looks like John Johnson has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.#ROC# Johnson is rocked! Ambe darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Johnson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Ambe before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe 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:
Ab23
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Ambe gets a double leg takedown into Blood's guard. Blood keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard. Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambe throws a big right hand that misses. Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Blood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ambe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Blood has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throwing strikes but missing. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. Ambe 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. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ambe cracks Blood with a solid left hand. Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Ambe connects with a couple of short punches. Blood trying to control the position.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Blood is trying to keep Ambe in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blood can do anything to dispel that myth. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blood's head. Blood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Blood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambe. Ambe trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. Ambe postures up in Blood's guard and throws a big left but Blood blocks it. Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe content to stall in guard here. Ambe throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control. Blood controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood paws at him with a jab and circles away. A countering left hand to the body from Blood misses.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Blood manages to break the clinch.
#T4# Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood. Blood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Blood lands the left hand.#CUT2# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut. Ambe wants to clinch. Nice uppercut there from Blood. Ivan Blood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ambe dives in and grabs Blood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blood pushes down on Ambe's head and hops out. Good exchange - Blood coming out on top. Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood with a nice cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blood misses with an uppercut. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blood cracks Ambe with an open hand slap. Ambe slips under a jab. Blood stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scar Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ambe misses the jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Blood will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Blood misses with a looping right. Blood lands with a straight right. Ambe didn't see that one coming. Blood throws a hook but Ambe blocks it. Blood lands a lovely overhand right. Blood misses with a wild body shot. Ambe slips under a jab. Blood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Blood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ambe fails with the takedown.#CL# Ambe has Blood up against the cage in a clinch.
Blood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Blood gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the cage.#BC2# Blood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ambe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Blood throws out a counter right but Ambe avoids it with no problem. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1##KD2# Blood drops Ambe with a beautiful combination! Ambe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blood is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Ambe is rocked! The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Blood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Blood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Blood misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Blood.
Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ambe is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand. Ambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Blood connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back. Blood connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2# Scar Ambe's cut is getting worse.#T2# Blood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD# Blood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Blood wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ambe with a flurry of punches that miss. Blood is pulling down on Ambe's head. It's preventing any offense from Ambe, at least for the moment. Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Blood. Ambe distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ambe wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving. Blood working a defensive guard here.
Ambe forces his way into half guard. Blood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blood defending well though. #SUB# Ambe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4# Blood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Still in half guard, Ambe seems content to control. Ambe passes to full mount! Ambe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Blood looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB# Ambe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ambe working away from the top, dropping strikes. Ambe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ambe tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range. Blood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Blood throws a jab when Ambe was well out of range. Blood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely.#CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Blood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Blood lands a jab to the head.
Ambe misses the jab. Ivan Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ambe misses with a hook. Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Blood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blood throws out a loose jab but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Blood looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range. Ambe tries to counter by clinching up but Blood breaks away and moves out of range. Blood avoids the head kick by Ambe.
Ivan Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Blood pushes him off. Blood lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Oooooh!!! Blood has knocked Ambe down with a huge combo! Blood steps away and waves a wobbly Ambe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Blood avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Blood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Blood throws a right and a left that both miss. Ambe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Ambe has a takedown stuffed. Ambe looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range. Ambe seems to have got his legs back now. Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A lazy left from Blood finds it's target. Blood throws out a powerful jab. Blood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ambe on the side of the head. #CUT2# Scar Ambe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2# Blood cracks Ambe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ambe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blood finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe ducks into an uppercut from Blood and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Blood! During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
Ab21
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Ambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe. Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Ambe has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Ambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1# Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Ambe looking for submissions off his back. Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Ambe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though. Ambe wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Ambe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Nice strikes from Smith there. Ambe tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T2# Ambe is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ambe avoid being mounted? Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ambe has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ambe punching from the bottom.
#SUB# Ambe looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ambe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Smith not doing much here.
Ambe is trying to control but can't.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Ambe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Ambe wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it. Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Ambe is looking to improve his position.
Smith lands strikes from half guard. Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ambe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Ambe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Smith winds up and cracks Ambe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ambe trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smith slips a nice elbow through Ambe's hands, connecting with Ambe's forehead. Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ambe trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ambe is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Smith lands a couple of elbows.#T4# Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Smith scoring with some ground and pound. Ambe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ambe's head. Smith is working Ambe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Ambe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. Smith wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots. Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Smith is sitting in close to Ambe's body. Ambe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ambe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Scar Ambe! Our winner, Scar Ambe, 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:
AB17 Kutaz v Ambe
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1# A cross from Kutaz lands. Kutaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kutaz throwing a counter right hand but Ambe manages to avoid it. Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Kutaz saw that one coming. Ambe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kutaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ambe's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Ambe throws a nice looking combination but Kutaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A quick step to the side and Kutaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. A swing and a miss from Ambe. Ambe defending well as Kutaz loads up on a big left hand. Kutaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.#CL2# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutaz. #BC# Kutaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ambe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kutaz's waist but Kutaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ambe off to one side. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kutaz pinned against the cage. Kutaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2# Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutaz, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Kutaz.
Ambe looking to stall.
Kutaz gets underhooks to prevent Ambe's takedown attempt.
Dirk Kutaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Kutaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards. Kutaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Kutaz blocking some punches.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Kutaz gets caught napping as Ambe dives in and scores a takedown. Kutaz manages to retain guard. Kutaz managing to control the position. Kutaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ambe trying to control but Kutaz is working from the bottom. #T2# Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kutaz pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage. Kutaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kutaz looking to pass the guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Kutaz trying to move into half guard but instead Ambe has managed to sweep!#REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kutaz wants to sweep but no luck. Ambe postures up in Kutaz's guard and throws a big left but Kutaz blocks it. Ambe trying to control but Kutaz is working from the bottom. Kutaz has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.#T3# Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kutaz keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ambe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kutaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ambe throws a big right hand that misses. Kutaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kutaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kutaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kutaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Kutaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground. Ambe trying to control but Kutaz is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ambe tries to clinch there but Kutaz circles away.
Ambe shoots in but Kutaz avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ambe misses with an uppercut
and Kutaz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.#CL2# Ambe clinches up against the cage.#BC# Kutaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutaz lands a jab to Ambe's midsection. A swing and a miss from Ambe. It looked like Kutaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ambe. Ambe misses with a right hand and Kutaz counters with a left to the body. #TD2# Ambe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kutaz to the mat! Kutaz manages to get full guard. Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Kutaz. 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 Dirk Kutaz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Kutaz. Kutaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ambe slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Ambe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dirk Kutaz is winning the standup battle so far. Kutaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutaz punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch. Ambe shoots and misses and Kutaz counters with a straight right hand. Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe slips under a jab from Kutaz. Ambe misses with a straight left. Kutaz is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ambe gets a clinch. Kutaz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A body shot lands from Kutaz.
Kutaz lands with a right to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Kutaz misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Ambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutaz lands a really nice looking cross but Ambe seems unphased.
#T1# Kutaz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kutaz works the jab nicely.#KD# Kutaz lands a big right hand that sends Ambe crashing to the mat! Kutaz stays standing though and waves Ambe back to his feet!#ROC# Ambe is rocked! Kutaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around? Kutaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kutaz finish him? Kutaz throws a shot from downtown. Ambe moves away and avoids it. Ambe seems to have recovered his senses. Kutaz lands a lovely overhand right. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kutaz connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.#KD# Kutaz lands a big right hand that sends Ambe crashing to the mat! Kutaz stays standing though and waves Ambe back to his feet! Kutaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ambe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kutaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Ambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ambe tries to clinch up.#T2# Kutaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kutaz misses the shot to the body. Kutaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy. Kutaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Ambe misses. #CL2# Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutaz. Kutaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Kutaz breaks from the clinch.
Kutaz cracks Ambe with an open hand slap.#CUT# That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutaz swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kutaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ambe shoots in and drives through. Kutaz sprawls well. Ambe moves out of range of the strikes. Kutaz ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Kutaz missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Kutaz connects with a right hand. Ambe shakes it off.#CL2# Ambe instigates a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutaz. A right hook to the body lands for Kutaz.
Kutaz lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Kutaz lands a nice shot to the body. Ambe is breathing heavily.#TD2# Ambe has Kutaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kutaz tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Kutaz's guard. Kutaz is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ambe postures up.
Kutaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutaz, not yet. Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4# Ambe postures up.
Kutaz 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. Ambe throwing strikes but missing. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kutaz being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe shoots in looking for a takedown. Kutaz tries to sprawl out of it but Ambe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kutaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dirk Kutaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ambe misses with a left hand and Kutaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ambe takes one to the chin there. Kutaz slips under a jab from Ambe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Kutaz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. #R3# Ambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Ambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Kutaz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Ambe rushes Kutaz and presses him up against the cage. Kutaz tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Kutaz digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank. Kutaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Ambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambe tries to move into range but Kutaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kutaz staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD# Kutaz sends Ambe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kutaz is motioning to the referee to let Ambe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Ambe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kutaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutaz throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot. Despite the aggression on Ambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutaz, as that shot connected.
#CUT# The cut above Scar Ambe's eye is starting to cause him problems now. A telegraphed right hand from Kutaz misses the target. #T1# Kutaz looks to land a left hand but Ambe moved out of range nicely. Kutaz drops Ambe with a huge uppercut! Ambe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kutaz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Kutaz! Dirk Kutaz retains his lightweight title! Dirk Kutaz 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. Scar Ambe spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
ROTI-22
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Tropper avoids the damage to the body. Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe taking a breather. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropper. Tropper looking to slow down the pace here. Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tropper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. Tropper looking to stall.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropper uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Tropper being controlled against the cage. Tropper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T2# Ambe has Tropper pushed against the cage. Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position. Tropper taking a breather. Tropper looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tino Tropper. Tropper leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tropper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe. #CL# Ambe rushes Tropper and presses him up against the cage. Tropper tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambe taking a breather. Ambe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tropper up against the cage.#T3# Ambe slows down the pace here.
Ambe is struggling to control the position. Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tropper tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Tropper trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tropper into the cage. Tropper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
We've been informed that Tropper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position. Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tino Tropper. Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tropper can do anything to dispel that myth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tropper tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.#SUB2# Tropper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Ambe moves into the clinch. Ambe misses with some punches.
Tropper blocking some punches.
Tropper blocking some punches.
Ambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tropper is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Tropper into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Tropper avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here. Ambe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Ambe. Tropper stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position. Tropper looking to slow down the pace here. Tropper is trying to stall.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tropper can do to turn this around? A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Ambe is stalling here.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tropper trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Ambe is struggling to control the position. Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Scar Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tropper blocks an uppercut.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Tropper.
Ambe misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Tropper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Tropper is looking to take this one to the mat. Tropper taking a breather. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T3# Tropper managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. Tropper wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Ambe prevents Tropper from improving his position. Tropper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe. Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ambe is nestled in close to Tropper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tropper gets full guard. Ambe wants to pass the guard but Tropper is keeping the position. Ambe scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2# Ambe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tropper looking to control but Ambe passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall. Ambe lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tropper is trying to control but can't.
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tropper defending well though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ground and pound from Ambe. Ambe prevents Tropper from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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# Tropper misses with a looping left. Ambe tries to land a front kick but Tropper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL# Ambe moves into the clinch.#TD# Ambe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tropper is trying to keep an underhook but Ambe manages to get the takedown into half guard. Tropper tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Ambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Tropper gets full guard. Tropper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard. Tropper is refusing to be controlled, as Ambe sits in half guard. Tropper trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Tropper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1# Ambe lands a couple of digs.#SUB2# Tropper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Tropper trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control. Ambe trying to control but Tropper is working from the bottom. Tropper controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself. Ambe is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Tropper trying to control the position.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tropper's head. Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Ambe 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. Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ambe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tropper is keeping the position for now. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Tropper has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though. Ambe looking to pass the guard. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ambe postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Tropper moves out of range of the strikes. Tropper feints the counter takedown. Ambe tries to clinch but Tropper moves out of range. #T3##CL# Ambe has Tropper up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Tropper wants to stall.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Tropper is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropper. #T4# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ambe prevents Tropper from breaking the clinch. Ambe stalling against the cage.
Tropper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Ambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe advances position into side control! Ambe wants to control but Tropper is keeping him busy. Tino Tropper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tropper tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! After winning the bout, Scar Ambe 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:
ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Ambe misses with a looping right.#TD# Bjornsson gets caught flat footed, as Ambe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bjornsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace. Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Bjornsson wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
#SUB2# Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ambe'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. Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ambe wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving. Bjornsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Bjornsson trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornsson's brow. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.#SUB2# Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted. Ambe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ambe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Ambe chips away with some ground and pound. Ambe scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ambe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Ambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ambe has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted. Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Bjornsson is retaining full guard. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2# Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Ambe defends easily.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ambe stands and throws Bjornsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ambe in side control, just content to control the action for now. Bjornsson is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Scar Ambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe. Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bjornsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch. Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ambe shoots for a takedown but Bjornsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD# Ambe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bjornsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Bjornsson's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ambe controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB2# Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ambe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ambe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Bjornsson pushes a forearm under Ambe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ambe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Litill Bjornsson! Litill Bjornsson is the new lightweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Litill Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Scar Ambe was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck all ya lll'.
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Event:
ROTI-13
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Ambe is looking to clinch. #CL2# Ambe rushes Stone and presses him up against the cage. Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Ambe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Stone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ambe to the ground. Stone is now in Ambe's guard. Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.#SUB2# Ambe looking for a guillotine here but Stone defends easily.
#SUB2# Ambe looking for a triangle here. Stone is fighting it but it looks tight! Ambe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stone is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Scar Ambe 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:
ROTI-10
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Man Savage moves into range and connects with a jab. Man Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ambe's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Man Savage tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance. Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Man Savage. Man Savage throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range. Ambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2# Ambe gets a double leg takedown into Man Savage's guard. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Man Savage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ambe. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man Savage is on top in guard.
#REVR# Ambe is controlling Man Savage's posture. Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
#REVB# 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! Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Man Savage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe is stalling in the full guard. Ambe chips away with some ground and pound. Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Savage works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground. Ambe is pushing down on Man Savage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man Savage is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Ambe passes to side control. Man Savage taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Man Savage tries to buck Ambe off but Ambe is having none of it. Man Savage parries the strikes from Ambe easily there. Ambe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Man Savage to escape.
Man Savage on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows. Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambe working the ground and pound from side control.#T3# Ambe controls the position from side control. Man Savage dodges the ground and pound from Ambe. Ambe misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Man Savage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ambe controlling the position. Man Savage dodges the ground and pound from Ambe.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ambe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Ambe advances to mount. Ambe lands a big elbow. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ambe controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Man Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ambe fails to land the takedown. Man Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Man Savage cracks Ambe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Man Savage throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ambe shoots in but Man Savage avoids the takedown attempt easily. Man Savage catches Ambe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Man Savage has closed the distance and engaged Ambe in a clinch.
Ambe stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Savage prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1# A shot in the inside from Man Savage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Savage. Man Savage lands with a right to the head. Ambe working Man Savage over with knees to the body. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe. Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man Savage is defending well. Ambe working aggressively here.
Ambe can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Ambe lands a takedown into guard.
Man Savage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man Savage tries to get out of the position. Ambe wants to pass the guard but Man Savage is keeping the position. Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Man Savage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2# Ambe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Ambe lands a couple of digs. Ambe cracks Man Savage with a solid left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3# Man Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there. Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ambe working some strikes from top position. Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Man Savage dips to his left and cracks Ambe with an uppercut! Macho Man Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Man Savage looks to land a combination but Ambe avoids it well. Man Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab. Man Savage tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance. Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Ambe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Man Savage napping and manages to drive through into side control! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Man Savage is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ambe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Man Savage down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Horrible takedown attempt by Ambe or perhaps it was just good defense by Man Savage, which made it look bad. Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
Man Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Man Savage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man Savage wants it to stay on the feet. Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Nice body punch from Man Savage. Man Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Man Savage lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe misses with a left hand and Ambe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ambe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Man Savage to score with a decent uppercut. Man Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ambe has time to react. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Man Savage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Man Savage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ambe. Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.#T1# Man Savage stuffs the takedown attempt from Ambe. Ambe gets slowly back to his feet. Man Savage cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head. Decent striking displayed by Man Savage there. Man Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Man Savage works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Man Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambe. Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Man Savage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ambe is looking to clinch but Man Savage is avoiding it.
Man Savage throws a one two combo.
Man Savage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man Savage lands a jab to the nose. Ambe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2# Man Savage tests Ambe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Man Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Savage but Man Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one. Man Savage is looking for a counter combo. Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Man Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ambe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Ambe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Man Savage is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Ambe is taking a breather. Man Savage 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. Ambe works his way into side control. Macho Man Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ambe controlling the position. Ambe cracks Man Savage with a big right hand but Man Savage just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Ambe tries for a kimura but Man Savage is defending well. The referee asks Ambe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ambe prefers to stall for the moment though. Ambe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man Savage is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Man Savage is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it. Man Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Man Savage's face as Ambe controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Macho Man Savage showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ambe 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Macho Man Savage had this to say: 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Ambe closes the distance and clinches. Ambe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kiatmookao.
#TD# Ambe has Kiatmookao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ambe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kiatmookao tumbling to the mat - Ambe dives into Kiatmookao's guard. Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiatmookao works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kiatmookao looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiatmookao, not yet. Kiatmookao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ambe 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. Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body. Kiatmookao working a defensive guard here.
#T1# Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kiatmookao trying to control the position.
Ambe 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. Kiatmookao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Ambe moves into full guard.
#SUB# Kiatmookao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
#T2# Kiatmookao stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe. Ambe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiatmookao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kiatmookao working a defensive guard but Ambe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ambe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kiatmookao's shoulder. That is not cool. Ambe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ambe working the head with strikes. #SUB# Ambe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiatmookao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3# Ambe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Ambe controlling the position. Ambe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kiatmookao some visible discomfort.
Kiatmookao throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Ambe controlling from side mount. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kiatmookao taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes. Ambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ambe is staying tight to Kiatmookao's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kiatmookao on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A lull in the action here. Ambe working the body and head with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kiatmookao dodges the ground and pound from Ambe.#SUB# Ambe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kiatmookao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Ambe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Ambe has Kiatmookao up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiatmookao swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Kiatmookao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kiatmookao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambe's waist but Ambe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiatmookao off to one side. #CL# Ambe drives through and clinches with Kiatmookao against the cage.
Kiatmookao is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thongchai Kiatmookao. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiatmookao jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Kiatmookao around his waist. Kiatmookao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses. Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatmookao. #TD# Ambe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1# Ambe winds up and cracks Kiatmookao with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Kiatmookao is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Ambe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Scar Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kiatmookao taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Ground and pound from Ambe. Kiatmookao wants to control but Ambe passes into side.
Ambe in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB# Ambe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiatmookao, who protects the arm well. Ambe landing strikes. #T2# Ambe cracks Kiatmookao with a big right hand but Kiatmookao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB# Ambe swings around for an armbar but Kiatmookao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ambe's guard.#SUB# Ambe has his feet on Kiatmookao's thighs here. He's pushed Kiatmookao off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kiatmookao screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scar Ambe! Scar Ambe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1# Abell lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.#CL2# Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Abell in a clinch.
#TD2# Ambe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Abell regains guard immediately. Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Abell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe distracts Abell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambe wants to pass the guard but Abell is keeping the position. Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abell's head. Abell keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully. Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1# Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. Ambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ambe throwing strikes from guard but Abell blocks nicely. Ambe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Abell prevents Ambe from improving position. Ambe tries to score with some ground and pound. Abell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Ambe tries to score with some ground and pound. Abell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Sloppy strikes there by Ambe.#T2# Abell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Abell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Abell is breathing heavily. Ambe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ambe lands an elbow. Ambe creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Abell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ambe throws an elbow but Abell slips to the side and avoids it well. Ambe landing strikes. Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Ambe wants to control but Abell is keeping him busy. Ambe happy to just control the position for now. #T3# Abell prevents Ambe from moving into mount. Ambe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Abell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Ambe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Ambe in side control, just content to control the action for now. Ambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abell keeps working. The ground and pound from Ambe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4# Ambe throwing shots but missing, from side control. Ambe throws a strike aimed at the side of Abell's head but Abell avoids it well. Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Abell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ambe advances to mount. Ambe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abell's face.
Ambe controlling from the full mount. Ambe lands a couple of good shots and Abell has given up his back, trying to escape the position! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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##CL2# Ambe rushes Abell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Ambe takes a shot to the head. Ambe effectively controlling the action here.#TD2# Ambe gets a trip takedown into half guard. Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Ambe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Abell taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Ambe throwing shots but Abell is blocking nicely. Abell won't allow Ambe to pass to mount. Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Ambe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Abell to regain full guard. Ambe passes Abell's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ambe working over Abell with some ground and pound. Abell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Nice strikes from Ambe there. Abell is not content to let Ambe control the position. Abell taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Abell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ambe. Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall. Ambe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe. Abell taking some punishment here, with Ambe in his half guard. Ambe slips a nice elbow through Abell's hands, connecting with Abell's forehead. Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ambe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ambe lands strikes from half guard. Ambe passes to side control. #T3# A lull in the action here as Ambe stalls from top position. Abell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Ambe wants to control but Abell is keeping him busy. Ambe is staying tight to Abell's torso, preventing him from escaping. Ambe cracks Abell with a big right hand but Abell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ambe trying to control the action but Abell is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ambe scoring with punches and elbows. Ambe working the head with strikes. Ambe looks up at the clock and then as Abell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ambe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ambe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Ambe lands a decent elbow from side control. Ambe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abell to see if he's OK. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ambe tries to move to mount but Abell blocks the move with his legs. Ambe slows the pace down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Scar Ambe'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##TD2# Ambe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abell is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Ambe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Abell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ambe has tightened it up now! Abell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scar Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Ambe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Ambe getting side control. Miller pushes Ambe off but Ambe dives into side control.
Ambe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miller! Ambe is in the full mount, landing strikes. Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ambe is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ambe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# Miller is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Mason Miller has been cut. Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground. Ambe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Miller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ambe and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1# Dominguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ambe is looking to counter punch. Dominguez fails to land the takedown.#CL# Ambe gets a clinch. Ambe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dominguez tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD# Ambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Dominguez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ambe manages to pass to side control. #REVB# Dominguez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Ambe lands with a punch from half guard. Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dominguez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ambe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ambe moves into full mount! Dominguez won't be happy about that! Dominguez wants to control but Ambe is having none of it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ambe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ambe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dominguez?
Dominguez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T2# BOOM! Ambe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC# Dominguez is rocked! Ambe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ambe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dominguez is still in real trouble! Can Ambe finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Ambe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Dominguez seems to have recovered his senses. Ambe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dominguez hang on? Ambe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ambe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3# Ambe lands a nice shot to the head. Ambe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dominguez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dominguez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Ambe as Miller shoots in. Ambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Ambe has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambe after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside. Miller jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. Ambe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1# Miller trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage. Ambe misses with a knee strike.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2# Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Ambe counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard. Miller wants to get back to his feet but Ambe passes into half guard.
#REVR# Ambe working Miller over with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ambe lands a nice short elbow. Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Ambe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2# Miller tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.#SUB# Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ambe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. 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! Ambe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Miller is in trouble now - Ambe has advanced to mount! Ambe controlling the pace for now. #T3# Ambe scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there. Ambe lands with some strikes. Ambe landing strikes from the mount. Ambe landing punches. Ambe lands a heavy elbow. Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully. Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground. Ambe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ambe controlling from the full mount. Ambe raining down shots from the mount!#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ambe controlling from mount. Ambe cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Ambe has a good base and remains in mount. Ambe lands a heavy elbow. Ambe breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ambe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miller hang on? Ambe raining down hammerfists from mount. Ambe breaks from Miller's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2# Miller is rocked! Ambe postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Miller badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ambe around the waist but Ambe pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ambe is the winner by TKO! Ambe jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scar Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1# Ambe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Cook is looking to clinch but Ambe is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target. Cook throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A left lands for Cook.#CL# Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cook tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe tries a knee to the head but Cook blocks it.
Cook is trying to pull guard but Ambe has him pressed against the cage. Ambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ambe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cook is defending well for now. Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head. Cook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage. Cook avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
#T1# Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ambe has Cook pressed against the cage.
Cook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cook working aggressively here.
Cook jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soloman Cook. Cook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Cook wants to clinch up but Ambe keeps it at a distance. Ambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cook blocks a jab. Soloman Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cook. Cook wants to clinch up but Ambe keeps it at a distance. Cook misses the shot to the body. Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2# Ambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook. Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Cook wants to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target. Cook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Ambe missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ambe misses with a body shot.
Cook digs a good body shot into Ambe's ribs. Ambe misses with an uppercut. Cook looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambe takes one to the chin there. Ambe throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cook.#T3# Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Cook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Cook ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.#CL# Ambe has managed to clinch.
Ambe is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cook's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Cook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Ambe prevents a body shot from Cook. Cook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cook misses with a body punch.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Cook. Cook tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow. Cook blocks an uppercut.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage. Ambe taking a breather. Ambe blocks a body shot from Cook. #T4# Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cook blocks it with crossed arms. Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Ambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cook. This has been an exciting period of action! Ambe throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily. Ambe misses with a kick to the body.
Ambe slips a straight right by Cook. Ambe misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely. #CL# Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Scar Ambe will probably get the nod. 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# Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL# Cook gets tackled into the cage by Ambe. Ambe maintains the clinch. Ambe blocks a body shot from Cook. Cook tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Cook blocks with his arms.
Ambe just leaning against Cook, taking a breather. Ambe has Cook pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ambe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook swings wildly with an uppercut but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambe is struggling to control the position. Ambe stalling in the clinch.
Ambe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe taking a breather.#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scar Ambe. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook. Cook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ambe swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook. Nice defenses there by Cook. Cook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A swing and a miss from Ambe. Cook throws out a counter right but Ambe avoids it with no problem. Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ambe paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe. A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cook moves out of range as Ambe throws a body kick.
A big left from Ambe misses. Cook misses with a wild body shot. Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe. #T2# Cook throws a big shot that misses. Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Ambe misses its intended target. Cook blocks a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cook! But no joy. Cook missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Cook misses. Cook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ambe slips a jab from Cook. Cook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe. Cook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Cook. Ambe keeps the fight on the outside. Cook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ambe misses with a head kick.
#T3# Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Cook throws out a loose jab but Ambe uses good head movement to avoid it. An attempted straight right counter from Ambe misses the target. Cook connects with a jab. Cook slips under a jab. Cook throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ambe. Cook tries to clinch but Ambe moves out of range. Ambe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Cook works Ambe's body with a nice hook. Cook's corner calls for a 1-2. Cook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ambe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cook to score with a decent uppercut. Cook tries to clinch but Ambe is having none of it. Cook throws a series of punches but Ambe avoids them all with ease. Ambe throws a jab when Cook was well out of range. Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot. Cook misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely. Ambe is looking to counter punch.#T4# Decent striking displayed by Cook there. Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range. Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Cook looks to land a right hand but Ambe moved out of range. Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe. Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Cook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Cook lands a glancing blow to the side of Ambe's head. Cook blocks a jab. Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ambe throws a hook but Cook blocks it. Ambe misses the shot to the body. Cook tries to clinch up. Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Cook. Ambe throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it. Ambe slips under a jab from Cook. Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soloman Cook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Cook throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Ambe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively. Ambe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage. Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with the head strike.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cook misses with a hook from the clinch. Cook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cook misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cook misses with a hook from the clinch. Cook fails to pull guard.
Cook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cook tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing. Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe. A head punch on the inside from Cook fails to land. Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
Cook fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head. Ambe blocking some punches.
Ambe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Scar Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soloman Cook. Ambe stalling.
Ambe taking a breather. Ambe blocks a body shot from Cook. Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cook misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Ambe blocking some punches.
Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cook managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
Cook blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. Ambe is pushing Cook up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cook tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage. Cook working aggressively here.
Ambe misses with a knee strike.
#T3# Ambe has Cook pushed against the cage. Ambe stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Scar Ambe. A swing and a miss from Ambe. Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cook fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ambe on the side of the head. Cook looks to throw the jab but Ambe is out of range. Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Ambe is just out of range. Ambe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A jab from Cook does it's job there. Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook. Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cook swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Ambe. Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab. Ambe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cook to score with a decent uppercut. Cook scores with a sloppy right hand. Ambe should have avoided that one. #T4# Ambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cook throws a right and a left that Ambe avoids nicely. Cook swings and misses with a hook 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! Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away. Ambe misses with a straight right. Ambe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ambe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Ambe misses with a straight right. Cook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cook throws a body shot but no joy. Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe walks into a stiff left hand from Cook. Ambe slips a jab and a cross from Cook.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Ambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Soloman Cook. I think Cook 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soloman Cook!
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