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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1# Arciniega fails to land with a series of punches.
Columbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Columbo throws the left hand but Arciniega avoids the punch easily. Columbo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Arciniega throws a hook to the side of Columbo's head but Columbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Arciniega thumps Columbo with a low kick. Arciniega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Alejandro Arciniega 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. Columbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arciniega.
Arciniega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Columbo misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Arciniega misses the target.#T1# Columbo misses with a combination
and Arciniega counters with an inside leg kick. Arciniega throws a shot to the body.
Columbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Columbo's coach down at Hare of the Dog Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Columbo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Columbo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A looping hook to the body misses from Columbo. Arciniega does a little dance to reset his feet. Arciniega slips a jab from Columbo. Arciniega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2# A good leg kick by Arciniega. Columbo misses with a combination
enabling Arciniega to counter with a crisp jab. Arciniega lands a body shot.
Arciniega throws a body shot but no joy. Columbo throws out a counter right but Arciniega avoids it with no problem. Arciniega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Columbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arciniega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# That has opened up Diego Columbo's cut even more.#T3##KD# Arciniega lands a big uppercut and Columbo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Columbo looks OK. Arciniega waves Columbo back to his feet!#ROC# Columbo is rocked! Columbo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arciniega counters with a right hand to the body. Columbo looks winded! Arciniega throws a nice outside leg kick. The fighters circle, before Arciniega throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Columbo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Arciniega lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alejandro Arciniega! Our winner, Alejandro Arciniega, 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:
RapidFC 32
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Pritcharf shoots in for a takedown but Columbo shows good takedown defense. Pritcharf tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Columbo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Columbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pritcharf backs up against the cage.
#CUT2# It looks like Bretton Pritcharf has been cut. Pritcharf tries for a takedown but Columbo circles away easily#KD2# and Columbo counters with a nice right hand that sends Pritcharf toppling to the canvas! Pritcharf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Columbo finish him?!#ROC2# Pritcharf is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pritcharf shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Columbo counters with a big left hand that crumples Pritcharf! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Columbo! A relieved looking Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# Columbo gets tackled into the cage by Odrobny. Odrobny maintains the clinch. Columbo wants to break free but Odrobny has control.
Odrobny lands a right hand. Columbo blocks an uppercut.
Odrobny misses with a hook from the clinch. Odrobny misses with a short punch on the inside. Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbo can't break the clinch.
Columbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odrobny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Odrobny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Odrobny has the dominant position. Columbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odrobny has him pressed against the cage. Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Odrobny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Columbo is trying to break the clinch but Odrobny has him pressed against the cage. Odrobny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1# Columbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A right handed body shot lands from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a shot to the body. Odrobny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Columbo manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Odrobny closes the distance and clinches. Odrobny throws a head punch that misses. Odrobny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbo or not. Odrobny keeps control of Columbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A body shot lands from Odrobny.
Columbo looks winded! Odrobny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odrobny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Odrobny lands a body shot. Odrobny lands a shot to the body. Odrobny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. Odrobny pushes Columbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Odrobny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. Odrobny scores with a hook to the body.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Odrobny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. Odrobny lands with a left to the head. Odrobny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Odrobny lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Odrobny scores with a nice short uppercut. Odrobny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT# That has opened up Diego Columbo's cut even more. Odrobny lands a nice uppercut. Odrobny scores with a shot to the side of Columbo's head. A nice left hand lands by Odrobny.
#ROC# Columbo is rocked!#CUT# The cut above Diego Columbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Odrobny lands on the inside with an uppercut. Columbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Odrobny finish him? Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. Odrobny pushes Columbo against the cage. Odrobny is working some dirty boxing. Odrobny pushes off with a quick right hook! Columbo goes down! Columbo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Odrobny moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Odrobny! Alan Odrobny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt letting Columbo counter with a right hand. Eklund tries for a takedown but Columbo circles away easily and Eklund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Columbo defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Eklund. That's going to take a lot out of him. Eklund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eklund avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Columbo misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eklund with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2# and Columbo counters with a nice right hand that sends Eklund toppling to the canvas! Eklund scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Columbo finish him?!#CUT2# It looks like Sven Eklund has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Columbo drops Eklund with a huge uppercut! Eklund drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Columbo is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo! Diego Columbo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2# It looks like Regis Petrozuli has been cut.#TD# Columbo gets caught napping as Petrozuli dives in and scores a takedown. Columbo manages to retain guard. Columbo is wriggling around but Petrozuli manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB# Columbo 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.#SUB# Petrozuli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Columbo has managed to free his arm - good work. Columbo is trying to maintain the position but Petrozuli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Petrozuli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Columbo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Petrozuli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Columbo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD# O'Phoenix looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Columbo! O'Phoenix advances to mount. Columbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O'Phoenix. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# O'Phoenix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Columbo is looking to get to half guard. Columbo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. O'Phoenix with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
O'Phoenix takes Columbo's back. #SUB# Columbo won't enjoy being in this position. O'Phoenix looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Columbo is tapping - it's over boys! O'Phoenix picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick O'Phoenix! After the fight, Patrick O'Phoenix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Bradshaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Columbo counters with a stiff right hand. Columbo misses with a double jab.
#CL# Bradshaw moves into the clinch. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradshaw has double underhooks. Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Columbo gets through Bradshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Columbo fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw. Columbo is trying to push Bradshaw away but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Columbo misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradshaw has double underhooks. Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bradshaw has double underhooks. Bradshaw lands with a left to the head. Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Bradshaw has the dominant position. Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bradshaw tries a body shot but Columbo blocks it.
Columbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Columbo working hard to break the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Bradshaw lands with a left to the head. #CUT# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Bradshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbo blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbo controls his hands.
Bradshaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Columbo up against the cage. Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bradshaw as Columbo tries to tie him up. Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Columbo blocks an uppercut.
Columbo lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Columbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bradshaw tries to work over Columbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Bradshaw has the dominant position. Bradshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Columbo tries to break the clinch but Bradshaw is controlling the position. Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbo uses good head movement to avoid it. Bradshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbo uses good head movement to avoid it. Columbo cracks Bradshaw with a nice body shot. Columbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Columbo scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head. Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbo. #T3# Columbo can't break the clinch.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bradshaw has Columbo pressed against the cage, preventing Columbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Columbo tries to break free but Bradshaw pushes him back against the cage. Bradshaw trying to control the position but instead, Columbo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bradshaw into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw. A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land. Columbo lands with a left to the head. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Columbo lands with a left to the head. Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbo. Columbo is trying to break the clinch but Bradshaw is controlling him. Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bradshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
A short left from Columbo. #T4# Columbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Bradshaw has the dominant position. Columbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Columbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Columbo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbo has had enough of the clinch but Bradshaw keeps him there for the moment. Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Bradshaw pushes Columbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Columbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Bradshaw is breathing heavily. Columbo is trying to push Bradshaw away but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Bradshaw has the dominant position. Columbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bradshaw has him pressed against the cage. Bradshaw working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bradshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbo's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bradshaw dominated that round. The cut man is working on Diego Columbo's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##KD2# Oooooh!!! Columbo has knocked Bradshaw down with a huge combo! Columbo steps away and waves a wobbly Bradshaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Daniel Bradshaw has been cut.#KD2# Columbo cracks Bradshaw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Columbo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bradshaw to stand back up!#ROC2# Bradshaw is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Columbo circles away from the clinch attempt and Columbo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Oh Bradshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bradshaw leaves his chin hanging out and Columbo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bradshaw crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Columbo! A very excited looking Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo scores with a jab. Nunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nunes is breathing heavily. Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Columbo slips the punch. Columbo is looking for the big counter here. Columbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nunes's hands. Columbo throws a hook but Nunes blocks it. Columbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2# It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.#CL2# Columbo gets a clinch. Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks. Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage. Columbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nunes prevents Columbo from breaking the clinch. Columbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage. Nunes misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Columbo lands an uppercut. Columbo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Columbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. Columbo tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position. Columbo working hard to break the clinch. Columbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Columbo lands with a short shot to the head. #T1# Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage. Columbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Columbo breaks the clinch.
Nunes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Columbo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nunes. Columbo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo! A very excited looking Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Konrad tries to clinch up. Alf Konrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Columbo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse. Konrad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Konrad doesn't succeed with the takedown and Columbo counters with a stiff right hand. Danga de danga de dang - Columbo scores with a four punch combination!#CUT# It looks like Alf Konrad has been cut. A cross from Konrad lands. Columbo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Konrad punishes Columbo's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Konrad drives through and clinches with Columbo against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Konrad lands with a left to the head. Konrad misses with a hook from the clinch. Konrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konrad tries to work over Columbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Konrad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Konrad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbo can't break the clinch.
Konrad misses with some punches.
Konrad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. Konrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Konrad misses with some punches.
Konrad lands a left hand.
Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbo wants to break free but Konrad has control.
Konrad misses with a short punch on the inside. Columbo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Konrad misses with some punches.
Konrad prevents Columbo from breaking the clinch. Konrad has a couple of punches blocked by Columbo.
Konrad throws a head punch that misses. Konrad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbo's efforts to push away. Columbo is trying to break free.#T2# Columbo blocking some punches.
Columbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Konrad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Konrad fails to land. Konrad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbo's efforts to push away. Konrad misses with the head strike.
Konrad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Konrad throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Konrad. #CUT2# Jeez, Diego Columbo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Columbo is trying to push Konrad away but Konrad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Konrad misses with a short punch on the inside. Konrad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbo is trying to break the clinch but Konrad has him pressed against the cage. Konrad misses with some punches.
Konrad has Columbo pressed against the cage, preventing Columbo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A short body shot lands from Konrad as the two fighters clinch.
Columbo is breathing heavily. Konrad scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# A head punch on the inside from Konrad fails to land. #BC2# Konrad manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Konrad darts in and clinches Columbo up against the cage. Konrad lands a nice shot to the body. Konrad lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Columbo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alf Konrad! A relieved looking Alf Konrad 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:
Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Camara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Camara lands in his opponent's guard. Columbo is breathing heavily. Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. Camara scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Camara with a nice head shot there. Columbo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Navy Street MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Camara landing some decent shots from guard. Camara wants to control from the top but Columbo keeps moving. Columbo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Camara on the ground. Camara lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara stands up over Columbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Camara connects with a couple of short punches. Camara landing with the ground and pound. Camara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Columbo's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Camara trying to control but Columbo is working from the bottom. Columbo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Camara scoring with punches to the head and body. Camara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Camara distracts Columbo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Columbo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Columbo is trying to keep Camara in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Camara stands up over Columbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse. Camara lands a couple of digs. Camara landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Camara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Columbo looking to control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# Camara shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Columbo's guard. Camara landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Camara is in close to Columbo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Camara trying to control but Columbo is working from the bottom. Camara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Columbo's head. Camara won't allow Columbo to get back to his feet. Columbo tries to strike from the bottom.
Camara working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Columbo's head. Camara lands a couple of elbows. Columbo is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. Camara scoring with some ground and pound. Camara lands a couple of decent looking shots. Camara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Camara sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3# Camara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Columbo is rocked! Camara cracks Columbo with a solid left hand. Oh Columbo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Camara lands a couple of digs. Camara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Camara postures up and lands a big shot to Columbo's brow. Columbo has momentary wrist control but Camara slips an elbow through the middle. Camara wants to control from the top but Columbo keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Camara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Columbo to the ground. Camara is now in Columbo's guard. We've been informed that Camara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Columbo trying to control the position.
Camara scoring with some ground and pound. #T4# Columbo wants to stand and escape but Camara is having none of it. Columbo keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully. Camara is working Columbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Camara scoring with some ground and pound. Columbo trying to strike off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Camara won't allow Columbo to sweep him here. Columbo is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. Camara postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Columbo's head off the mat! Columbo is out! He's out! Camara jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Amadeo Camara! In his post fight interview, Amadeo Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1# Boe connects with a solid leg kick. Columbo misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Boe was looking to counter with a kick there. Columbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boe scores with a head kick. Columbo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Boe throws a head kick that misses and Columbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boe thinking. Columbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbo tries to bum rush Boe with a series of wild strikes but Boe uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Boe is looking to counter with a body kick. Columbo swings for the body but Boe moves out of range.
It looked like Boe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbo. Columbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Boe circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Boe. A big right from Boe misses. Good exchange - Columbo coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Johannes Boe has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Columbo misses. #T1# Columbo thuds a left hand into Boe's body. Columbo tries to clinch there but Boe circles away.
Columbo connects with a right hand. Boe shakes it off. Boe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. We've been told by Boe's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Boe is looking to score with low kicks. Columbo jabs Boe to the body, keeping him at a distance. Columbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Columbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbo blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Boe fakes the leg kick and cracks Columbo in the body. #T2##KD2# Columbo lands a left and a right that send Boe crashing to the mat, dazed. Columbo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Boe drops his hands momentarily and Columbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Columbo moves to clinch but Boe breaks away and Boe counters with a low kick, right behind Columbo 's knee. Boe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Columbo misses with a combination
and Boe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Boe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbo. Columbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Columbo throws a right hand that Boe ducks under and follows up with a left that Boe also avoids with ease. Columbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3# Columbo with a hook. Columbo misses with a jab to the body
and Boe counters with a thumping low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Boe.
Boe misses with a body shot.
Columbo cracks Boe with a right hand to the side of the head. Columbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Columbo scores with a one two! Boe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Boe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Columbo misses with a combination
and Boe counters with a straight right hand. Columbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Columbo looks winded! Boe misses with a two punch combination.
Columbo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boe with a body shot. Columbo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Boe lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT# That has opened up Diego Columbo's cut even more. Columbo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Columbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Boe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbo manages to avoid it. Boe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Columbo will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##KD# Boe lands a big head kick that sends Columbo tumbling to the mat! Boe takes a step backwards and waves Columbo back to his feet - he wants the finish! Columbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Columbo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT# The cut above Diego Columbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Nice body kick from Boe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Columbo misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Boe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Columbo misses the shot to the body. Boe dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Columbo is breathing heavily. Boe connects with a looping right hand.
Columbo tries to clinch up but Boe circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Boe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbo. That did some damage! Boe misses with a looping left. Boe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbo.
Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Boe pushes him off. Columbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boe counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT# Diego Columbo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Boe throws a body shot but no joy. Boe slips a jab and a cross from Columbo.
Boe scores with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Columbo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johannes Boe! A very excited looking Johannes Boe 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:
Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# A big left from Columbo misses. Khak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Khak jabbing away but nothing is landing. Khak throws a combination that misses and Columbo counters with a three punch combo that has Khak backing up. Khak nods at Columbo to acknowledge the strikes. Khak misses with a combination
#KD# and Columbo counters with a nice right hand that sends Khak toppling to the canvas! Khak scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Columbo finish him?! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Columbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've been told by Columbo's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Columbo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Khak covering up! Columbo comes in with a big uppercut and Khak goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diego Columbo! A victorious Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Petrozuli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Petrozuli passes to full mount! Columbo is looking to improve his position but Petrozuli isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB# Petrozuli working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Columbo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Petrozuli off and cradles Columbo's limp body as Petrozuli celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo connects with a looping right hand.
Columbo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naruhiko on the side of the head. Columbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2# Naruhiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Columbo's guard. Columbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Columbo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle. Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle. Columbo has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle. Naruhiko stays in close to Columbo's body and controls the position. Naruhiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Columbo's head. Naruhiko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Columbo wants to stand but Naruhiko is controlling the position. Naruhiko stands up over Columbo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Columbo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound. Naruhiko prevents Columbo from getting back to his feet. Naruhiko scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Naruhiko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Naruhiko won't allow Columbo to get back to his feet. Naruhiko advances position into side control! Naruhiko lands a decent elbow from side control. Naruhiko grinds an elbow into Columbo's temple. #CUT2# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Columbo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse. Naruhiko controls the position. Columbo is trying to get back to half guard. Naruhiko works to advance to full mount. Columbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2# Naruhiko landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Columbo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko! Okino Naruhiko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1# O'Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Columbo counters with a nice uppercut. O'Phoenix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Columbo connects with a right hand. O'Phoenix shakes it off. O'Phoenix misses with a right hand and O'Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A left lands for Columbo. Columbo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent O'Phoenix tumbling to the canvas! Columbo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! O'Phoenix was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diego Columbo! A victorious Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1# Dobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbo moves away. Dobson misses with a left hand and Dobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dobson throws a body punch but Columbo moves out of range. Dobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbo counters with a nice uppercut. Columbo is looking to clinch. We've been told by Columbo's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Columbo avoids the body shot from Dobson.
Columbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Columbo lands with a right to the head. Dobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Columbo is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Dobson - that landed with a thud.
Columbo is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbo backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Dobson on the inside. Nice body punch from Dobson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Dobson on the inside. #T1# Dobson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short uppercut from Dobson. Dobson lands a left hand.
Dobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse. Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A body shot lands from Dobson.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbo or not. Dobson lands an uppercut. Dobson lands on the inside with an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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 left hand lands to the body for Dobson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dobson.#ROC2# Columbo is rocked! Dobson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oh Columbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dobson cracks Columbo with a nice body shot. Dobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dobson scores with a hook to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Dobson.
A right hand to the body from Dobson.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Dobson lands a big right hand that drops Columbo! The killer instinct kicks in and Dobson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dobson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dobson! Michael Dobson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm downright famished!'.
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off. Tournament lands a right hook to the body.
Columbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tournament throws out the jab. Columbo ducks under a wild hook from Tournament. Tournament swings for the body but Columbo moves out of range.
Columbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It looked like Columbo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Tournament fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Columbo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Columbo misses with a hook. Tournament ducked under it nicely. Tournament throws a big shot that misses. As Tournament looks to move away, Columbo throws a big counter combo but Tournament just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tournament walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tournament connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Columbo momentarily.
#CUT2# It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut. Columbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tournament looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Tournament throws a jab when Columbo was well out of range.#T1# Columbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tournament. An attempted straight right counter from Columbo misses the target.#KD2# Tournament drops Columbo with a beautiful combination! Columbo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tournament is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Columbo is rocked! Columbo tries to clinch up. Columbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tournament. Nice cross by Columbo. Tournament throws a series of punches but Columbo avoids them all with ease. Columbo throwing a counter right hand but Tournament manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Tournament. Columbo does a little dance to reset his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Tournament misses with a hook. Columbo ducked under it nicely. Columbo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Tournament connects with a body shot. Tournament misses the jab. Columbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Tournament looks to land a right hand but Columbo moved out of range.#T2# Columbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harry Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Columbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL# Columbo moves into range and clinches up with Tournament. Columbo throws a head punch that misses. Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tournament has a couple of punches blocked by Columbo.
#BC# Columbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tournament lands with a straight right. Columbo didn't see that one coming.#CUT2# Diego Columbo's cut is getting worse.#CL# Columbo has closed the distance and engaged Tournament in a clinch.
#BC2# Tournament pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tournament misses with a left hand and Columbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tournament thinking. Tournament throws an off balance right hand
and Tournament takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Columbo rushes Tournament and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Tournament is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Columbo piles on the pressure and Tournament crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo! After winning the bout, Diego Columbo 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:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Columbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samson wants to clinch but Columbo slips to the side letting Columbo counter with a right hand. #CUT# It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut. Columbo looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well. Columbo with a nice cross. Samson keeps the fight on the outside. Samson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Columbo defends it well. Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Samson tries to clinch but Columbo moves away and Columbo counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Columbo moves into range and connects with a jab. Columbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Samson is just out of range. Columbo scores with a nice strike.#T1# Columbo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Samson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Samson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Columbo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mongali Samson! After winning the bout, Mongali Samson 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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