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Event:
AB16 Guedes v Yusupov
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Kessel forces Freeman back against the cage and clinches. Kessel wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kessel. Freeman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Freeman. Freeman prevents the takedown attempt.
Freeman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short uppercut from Freeman. Freeman tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Freeman back against the cage. Freeman scores with a nice hook to the head. Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kessel uses good head movement to avoid it. Freeman lands with a light punch inside. Freeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessel controls his hands.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A quick uppercut on the inside from Freeman. Freeman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2# Kessel has clasped his hands together around Freeman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Kessel looks winded! Freeman tries to buck Kessel off but Kessel is having none of it. Freeman sneaks back into half guard. Kessel trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Freeman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kessel pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Freeman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kessel passes into side control! Freeman is trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Kessel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Freeman, who protects the arm well. Kessel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2# Freeman tries to improve position but can't. Freeman is working hard here to advance position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Freeman looks to move to half guard but instead Kessel has passed into mount! Damn! Kessel content just to control the position here. Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kessel controlling the position easily from mount. #T3# Kessel prevents Freeman from getting the reversal. Kessel raining down shots from the mount! Freeman is looking to get to half guard. Freeman tries to improve his position but instead Kessel has taken his back! Freeman breaks Kessel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kessel is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Freeman is looking to stand up but Kessel won't let him. Freeman won't allow Kessel to sweep him here. #SUB# Freeman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Freeman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Freeman tries to stand but Kessel is controlling from the bottom. #T4# Freeman 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. Freeman wants to stand and escape but instead Kessel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB# Freeman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kessel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Freeman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kessel passes into side control.
#SUB2# Kessel tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well. Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. 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 James Freeman will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kessel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kessel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freeman as he avoids it easily. Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Kessel misses. Freeman tries to clinch up. Nice sprawl there from Freeman as Kessel shoots in. Freeman looks to clinch #TD2# and Kessel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that. Freeman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kessel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Freeman stops Kessel from passing to mount. Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kessel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kessel is breathing heavily. Freeman is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB2# Kessel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kessel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Freeman tries to improve position but can't. Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kessel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Freeman actively working from the bottom here. Freeman tries to roll over but Kessel keeps him under control.#SUB# Freeman with the active half guard here but Kessel passes nicely into side control.#T2# Freeman is looking to reverse the position. Kessel wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy. #SU2# Kessel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL# Freeman rushes Kessel and presses him up against the cage. Freeman lands with a right to the head. Kessel is trying to force a seperation but Freeman has the dominant position. Freeman scores with a hook to the body. Freeman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A nice left hand lands by Freeman.
#T3# Kessel is trying to pull guard but Freeman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. James Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Kessel. Freeman lands a right hand. Kessel has Freeman pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Kessel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Freeman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Freeman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kessel controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land. Kessel tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Freeman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! James Freeman has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD# Freeman drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Freeman pushes a forearm under Kessel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kessel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Freeman! James Freeman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AB12 Cobra v Fujita
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Kessel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McWrestle is trying to defend but Kessel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES# McWrestle kicks Kessel off and gets back to his feet.#TD2# Kessel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McWrestle's guard. 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. Kessel looks winded! McWrestle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've been hearing good reports from McWrestle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# McWrestle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# McWrestle is looking for a triangle but Kessel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# McWrestle has his feet on Kessel's thighs here. He's pushed Kessel 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! Kessel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wrestle McWrestle!
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Event:
Alca8 Lawrence vs Jones
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Kessel darts in and clinches Freeman up against the cage. Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land. #TD# Kessel successfully pulls guard.
Freeman tries to stand but Kessel is controlling from the bottom. Freeman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessel is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Kessel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freeman defends well. Freeman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kessel's guard. Kessel is controlling Freeman's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Freeman tries to stand but Kessel is controlling from the bottom. Freeman stops Kessel from standing up. #SUB# Kessel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kessel is breathing heavily. Freeman is looking to stand up but Kessel won't let him. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1# Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Kessel pushes him off. Kessel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Freeman sprawls and moves away. Freeman closes the distance but Kessel moves to the side #TD# and Kessel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Freeman actively working from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kessel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Freeman wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Kessel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Freeman. Freeman tries to bench press Kessel off him but Kessel keeps the position. #T2# Freeman regains half guard.#SUB2# Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kessel pulls his head out easily. Kessel scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kessel is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kessel trying to pass the guard but Freeman defending well. #SUB2# Freeman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kessel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kessel! Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. Kessel cracks Freeman with a big right hand but Freeman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Freeman is looking for a sweep.#T3# Kessel scores with punches from side control. Freeman tries to bench press Kessel off him but Kessel keeps the position. Kessel trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom. #SUB# Kessel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.#T4# Freeman is still trying to improve position. Freeman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Freeman actively working from the bottom here. Freeman has hold of Kessel's hands but Kessel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Still in half guard, Kessel seems content to control.#SUB2# Freeman looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Kessel is trying to control the action in half guard but Freeman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Freeman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Freeman looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Kessel dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Freeman wants to clinch.#TD# Kessel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Freeman's guard. Kessel passes Freeman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Freeman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Freeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kessel pulls his head out easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Freeman actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Freeman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kessel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kessel!#T1# Freeman is looking for a sweep. Kessel lands a few punches from side control. Kessel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB# Kessel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Freeman is being controlled here. Freeman is looking for a sweep. Freeman is not content to let Kessel control the position. #SUB# Kessel is trying to get an arm triangle but Freeman is defending well. Clay Kessel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Freeman tries to buck Kessel off but Kessel is having none of it.#T2# Freeman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2# Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kessel is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kessel avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Freeman seems to be looking for submissions.
Freeman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freeman prevents Kessel from improving his position. Freeman wants to stand up but Kessel is controlling the position.
#T3##SUB2# Freeman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kessel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Freeman! A relieved looking James Freeman 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:
Alcabeat5
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1# Kessel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thomspon misses with a wild body shot. Thomspon jabs Kessel right on the nose. Kessel blinks but takes it well. Thomspon throws out a loose jab but Kessel uses good head movement to avoid it. Kessel appears to be looking for a big counter. Thomspon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessel moves away. Kessel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thomspon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kessel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomspon sprawls well. Thomspon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kessel gets slowly back to his feet. Thomspon slips under a jab from Kessel. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomspon, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Thomspon. Job Thomspon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kessel slips a jab from Thomspon. Kessel tries to counter with a takedown but Thomspon is quick to defend against it. Kessel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomspon defends it nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Thomspon misses the target. Kessel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomspon sprawls and moves away.#T1# Thomspon misses the shot to the body. Thomspon misses the jab.#CL2# Thomspon darts in and clinches Kessel up against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body. Kessel blocks a body shot from Thomspon. Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Thomspon lands a body punch. Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kessel is breathing heavily. A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon. Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2# Kessel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomspon just stands there and leans against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short uppercut from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut. Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage. A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomspon has double underhooks. Thomspon lands a body punch. Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon. Thomspon lands with a right to the head. Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body. Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3# Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head. Thomspon scores with a hook to the body. Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch. Thomspon lands a body shot. Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank. A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches. Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head. Thomspon lands with a left to the head. Kessel is trying to pull guard but Thomspon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Thomspon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessel's elbow. Kessel has Thomspon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomspon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Thomspon lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Thomspon. #T4# Thomspon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kessel looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Thomspon lands an uppercut. Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel. Thomspon lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon. Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel. Kessel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike. Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon pushes Kessel 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.
Job Thomspon dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Thomspon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kessel shoots in for a takedown but Thomspon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomspon lands with an overhand left. Kessel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessel throws a leg kick #CL2# and Thomspon counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch. Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot. Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head. Kessel is trying to break free. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon lands a body punch. A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Thomspon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body. Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Thomspon lands with a light punch inside. Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a right hand. Thomspon lands a shot to the body. Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut. A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessel or not. Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage. Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon. Kessel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Thomspon misses with a punch to the body.
Thomspon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomspon. Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short left from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon. Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon. Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head. Thomspon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel. Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head. Kessel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank. Thomspon scores with a nice hook to the head. Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4# Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot. Thomspon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thomspon lands a nice uppercut. Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch. Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Thomspon on the inside. Thomspon lands with a light punch inside. Kessel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomspon prevents it.
A short uppercut from Thomspon. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomspon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Thomspon prevents a body shot from Kessel. Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel let out a lung full of air as it connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Job Thomspon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Nice cross by Thomspon. Kessel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomspon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kessel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomspon throws a series of punches but Kessel avoids them all with ease. Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Thomspon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Thomspon misses with a body shot.
Kessel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomspon throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Thomspon wants to counter the offense by Kessel and move into the clinch position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kessel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kessel there as he acknowledges the shot. Kessel avoids the body shot from Thomspon.
#T1# Kessel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2# Thomspon closes the distance and pushes Kessel back into the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thomspon lands on the inside with an uppercut. Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head. Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel let out a lung full of air as it connected. Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kessel fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Thomspon blocks a body shot from Kessel. #T2# Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage. A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon. Kessel tries for a takedown but Thomspon manages to get underhooks.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head. Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches. Good body shot from Thomspon.
Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Thomspon lands with a right to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Nice body punch from Thomspon. Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut. Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank. Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head. Kessel has a couple of punches blocked by Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Thomspon. Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head. A short right from Thomspon. Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches. Thomspon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. A short left from Thomspon. Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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! Thomspon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage. Thomspon lands a left hand.
Kessel is trying to break free. Kessel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nice body punch from Thomspon. Thomspon lands a body punch. A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Kessel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards. Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
Kessel tries to pull guard but Thomspon forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank. Clay Kessel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Thomspon lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Job Thomspon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Thomspon 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Job Thomspon! Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Job Thomspon! Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Job Thomspon!
Job Thomspon wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Alcabeat1: the start
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Twenty One pushes Kessel up against the cage in a clinch. Twenty One misses with a knee to the head. Twenty One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twenty One tries to land a knee to the head but Kessel blocks with his arms.
Twenty One landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Twenty One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kessel blocks it with crossed arms. Kessel avoiding damage as Twenty One throws knees to the body.
Twenty One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kessel blocks it with crossed arms. Kessel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Twenty One working Kessel over with knees to the body. Twenty One tries to land a knee to the head but Kessel blocks with his arms.
Twenty One missing with knees to the body.
Twenty One tries to land a knee to the head but Kessel blocks with his arms.
#TD# Kessel successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Twenty One got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kessel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Twenty One has managed to get both his arms back between Kessel's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kessel managing to control the position. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Twenty One accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kessel 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.#ES# Kessel pushes Twenty One off and gets back to his feet.
Twenty One wants to clinch. Kessel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Twenty One . Kessel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kessel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Twenty One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kessel swats away the attempt to clinch by Twenty One .#T2# Twenty One tries to clinch but Kessel moves out of range. Twenty One darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Kessel counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kessel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Twenty One works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Twenty One looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Kessel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. We've been told by Kessel's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Twenty One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kessel attempts a counter takedown but Twenty One avoids it well and moves away. Twenty One wants to clinch and Kessel counters with a lovely 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! Twenty One looks to clinch #TD# so Kessel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Twenty One is looking to stand back up but Kessel counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Twenty One . Kessel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SU# Kessel stands up from half guard. Kessel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Twenty One . That did some damage! Twenty One tries to clinch up. Twenty One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Twenty One tries to clinch up. Twenty One doesn't manage to clinch there - Kessel circles away.
Kessel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Twenty One doesn't manage to clinch there - Kessel circles away.
#TD# Kessel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Kessel won't allow Twenty One to sweep him here. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Twenty One working for a triangle but Kessel defends it easily.
#T4# Kessel preventing the sweep. Twenty One keeping moving, preventing Kessel from controlling successfully. #SU# Kessel gets to his feet. Twenty One looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Twenty One tries to clinch up. Kessel is looking to counter the offense by Twenty One and move into the clinch. Twenty One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kessel paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kessel swats away the attempt to clinch by Twenty One . And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Kessel dominated that round. That's time! Kessel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Kessel swats away the attempt to clinch by Twenty One . Twenty One tries to clinch but Kessel moves away and Kessel counters with a left to the body. Twenty One is looking to clinch but Kessel is avoiding it.
Kessel throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Kessel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kessel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We've been informed that Twenty One has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kessel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB# Kessel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Twenty One , who protects the arm well. Kessel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twenty One can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty One is trying to get back to half guard.#T1# Kessel is looking to take a break and control but Twenty One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Twenty One is trying to escape the position but Kessel is controlling the position. Kessel trying to control the action but Twenty One is working from the bottom. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Twenty One tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kessel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The referee asks Kessel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kessel prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kessel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twenty One tries to clinch but Kessel moves out of range. Twenty One is looking to clinch but Kessel is avoiding it.
Android Twenty One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Twenty One tries to clinch up.#CL2# Twenty One takes the fight into the clinch. Twenty One tries a knee to the head but Kessel blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kessel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Twenty One looking to throw knees to the head but Kessel is blocking nicely.
#T3# Twenty One prevents a takedown attempt there.
Twenty One misses with a knee to the head. Kessel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Twenty One throws a knee to the head but misses.
Twenty One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Twenty One connects with a knee to the head.
Twenty One with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Twenty One tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
Twenty One tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Twenty One back against the cage. Kessel tries to pull guard but Twenty One forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Android Twenty One seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Twenty One throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Kessel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Clay Kessel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kessel circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Kessel counters with a shoot takedown. Twenty One fights it but they end up in guard. #T4# Kessel forces his way into half guard. Twenty One is refusing to be controlled, as Kessel sits in half guard. Twenty One tries to kick Kessel off but Kessel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kessel looks to land a strike but Twenty One avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Kessel tries to free his leg and advance position but Twenty One is retaining full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Twenty One is trying to hold Kessel in close to prevent damage but Kessel has managed to pass into half guard.
Kessel is trying to control the action in half guard but Twenty One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Clay Kessel will probably get the nod. 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##TD# Kessel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Twenty One is trying to escape back to his feet but Kessel uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Twenty One is letting Kessel control him for a moment. Kessel working the ground and pound. #SU# Kessel decides to stand back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Twenty One wants to clinch up but Kessel keeps it at a distance. Twenty One tries to clinch up but Kessel circles away and keeps his distance. Kessel keeps the fight on the outside. Kessel swats away the attempt to clinch by Twenty One . Kessel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Twenty One circles away quickly and effectively. Twenty One tries to counter with a clinch but Kessel shakes him off and moves away.#T1# Twenty One is looking to clinch but Kessel is avoiding it.
#TD# Kessel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Twenty One quickly recovers to half guard. Twenty One tries to roll over but Kessel keeps him under control. Kessel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kessel stalling. Kessel is trying to control the action in half guard but Twenty One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# Kessel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Twenty One wants to control but Kessel is keeping busy.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2# Twenty One has closed the distance and engaged Kessel in a clinch.
Twenty One misses with a knee strike.
Kessel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kessel dodges an elbow strike from Twenty One .
Twenty One crunches a lovely knee into Kessel's ribcage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Twenty One using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Twenty One with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Twenty One tries a knee to the head but Kessel blocks it.
Twenty One looking to throw knees to the head but Kessel is blocking nicely.
#T3# Kessel is looking to break free of the clinch but Twenty One has double underhooks. Twenty One tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kessel tries to pull guard but Twenty One holds him up against the cage and eventually Kessel drops back down to his feet.
Twenty One utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Twenty One throws an elbow but it misses.
Twenty One looking to throw knees to the head but Kessel is blocking nicely.
Twenty One landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Twenty One landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Twenty One looking to throw knees to the head but Kessel is blocking nicely.
Twenty One connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kessel's face.
Twenty One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A knee to the head by Twenty One .
Twenty One tries a knee to the head but Kessel blocks it.
#T4# Twenty One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kessel blocks it with crossed arms. Stalling in the clinch from Kessel.
#TD# Kessel ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kessel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Twenty One wants to control from the top but Kessel keeps moving. Twenty One stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kessel swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kessel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Android Twenty One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kessel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight! Android Twenty One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Kessel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Kessel! A very excited looking Clay Kessel 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Kessel clinches. Kessel tries to break free but Middle pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Kessel pulls guard successfully.
Middle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kessel is proving hard to escape from. Kessel wants to stand but Middle is controlling the position. Middle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Middle tries to free his leg and advance position but Kessel is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Middle content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# It looks like Middle 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. Kessel looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Middle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kessel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Middle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Middle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kessel's guard.#T2# Kessel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kessel, not yet. #SUB# Kessel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Middle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Kessel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Middle backs up against the cage.
#TD2# Middle gets a double leg takedown into Kessel's guard. Middle looking to pass the guard. Kessel is trying to hold Middle in close to prevent damage but Middle has managed to pass into half guard.
Kessel tries to kick Middle off in order to stand up. Middle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4# Middle working the head and body with strikes. Middle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Middle is continuing to stall. Kessel wants to control but Middle postures up. Middle taking a breather here. Kessel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Middle dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kessel fails in his attempt to clinch. Kessel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Middle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kessel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Middle is fending him off so far but Kessel persists. Nope, Middle circles away and we're back to standing. Kessel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kessel wants to clinch up but Middle keeps it at a distance. Middle tries to clinch there but Kessel circles away.
#CL# Kessel clinches up against the cage. Kessel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kessel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kessel tries to break the clinch but Middle is controlling the position. Middle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kessel.
Kessel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1# Middle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessel's elbow. #TD# Kessel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Middle wants to stand but Kessel has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Middle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kessel is keeping the position for now. Middle chips away with some ground and pound. Middle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Middle connects with a couple of short punches. Kessel controls Middle momentarily but Middle frees himself. #T2# Kessel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Middle is controlling him. Middle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Kessel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Middle has picked Kessel up and slammed him! Kessel can't keep hold of the triangle and Middle manages to pass to side control! Kessel seems a little lost for a moment, as Middle dominates the positioning.#SUB2# Middle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kessel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Middle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kessel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2# Middle is trying to get an arm triangle but Kessel is defending well. #SUB2# Middle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kessel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Middle tries to stand but Kessel is controlling his head. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2# Middle decides to stand back up. A head kick misses from Middle. Kessel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Kessel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kessel trying to control the action but Middle is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kessel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Middle 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# Kessel shoots in for a takedown but Middle shows good takedown defense. Middle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kessel sprawls well. Kessel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Middle gets slowly back to his feet. Kessel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2# and Middle counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Middle lands with a punch from half guard. Middle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Middle working the head and body with strikes. Kessel tries to roll over but Middle keeps him under control. Middle 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. Kessel wants to control the action here but instead Middle manages to pass to full mount! Middle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Middle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Kessel wants to control but Middle is having none of it.#T2# Middle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kessel is in a horrible position here. Middle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Middle looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Middle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Middle is working for a guillotine from mount but Kessel frees his head quite easily.
Middle is landing with some decent strikes but Kessel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kessel is trying to reverse the position but instead Middle has taken his back - oops! Kessel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2# Middle is looking for the choke from the back position but Kessel is controlling his hands well. #ES# Kessel manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Kessel punishes Middle's body with a nice straight punch. Kessel moves in looking to clinch but Middle pushes him off. Kessel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Middle defends well and Kessel ends up having to push Middle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kessel shoots in looking for a takedown but Middle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kessel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kessel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Clay Kessel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Old Middle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The fight stays on the outside here - Middle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Old Middle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Middle 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Middle!
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