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Event:
Madness 28 Sogrin Vs Broad
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Sogrin lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Luther Broad has been cut.
Broad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sogrin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Broad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sogrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Konstantin Sogrin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sogrin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broad on the side of the head.#CL2#
Broad clinches up with Sogrin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sogrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sogrin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sogrin swings widly with a right hand
and Sogrin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broad wants to clinch
and Sogrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sogrin takes a swing at Broad's ribcage but misses.
Sogrin misses with a hook
enabling Broad to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Broad avoids the body shot from Sogrin.
#CL2#
Broad gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sogrin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sogrin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broad scores with a jab. Sogrin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Broad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sogrin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sogrin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Broad wants to clinch up but Sogrin keeps it at a distance.
Broad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sogrin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broad dodges the punch combination from Sogrin.
Sogrin sizes up Broad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Sogrin misses with a looping left.
Sogrin throws the left hand but Broad avoids the punch easily.
Broad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sogrin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Luther Broad's cut even more.
Sogrin scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broad tries to move into range but Sogrin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sogrin swings widly with a right hand
and Broad counters with a straight right hand.
Sogrin throws a lazy uppercut
and Broad counters with a nice uppercut.
Sogrin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sogrin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Broad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
A big left from Sogrin misses.
Sogrin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broad manages to avoid it.
Broad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sogrin misses with a right hand
and Broad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sogrin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broad in his tracks.
Sogrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broad tries to counter with a clinch but Sogrin shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Broad has Sogrin up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sogrin.
Sogrin blocking some punches.
Broad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sogrin's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sogrin.
Broad scores with a shoulder strike.
Broad misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Broad pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Sogrin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sogrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broad is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Broad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sogrin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sogrin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Broad looking for a guillotine here but Sogrin defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sogrin controls the pace.
Sogrin stands and throws Broad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Sogrin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Broad's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sogrin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Broad's head.
Broad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broad ducks under a wild hook from Sogrin.
A swing and a miss from Sogrin.
Broad needs to keep his hands up - Sogrin had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
The cut above Luther Broad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sogrin throws an overhand right that lands on Broad's shoulder, as Broad tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut. Broad saw that one coming.
Broad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sogrin.
Sogrin connects with a nice looking jab.
Broad staying out of range there.#T1#
Sogrin looks to land a combination. Broad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Broad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Broad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sogrin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Broad scrambles back to his feet.
Sogrin throws an overhand right that lands on Broad's shoulder, as Broad tries to avoid the shot.
Broad wants to counter with a clinch but Sogrin pushes him away.
Sogrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broad moves away.
Broad tries to counter by closing the distance.
Broad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sogrin misses with a lunging right hand
and Broad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sogrin cracks a nice hook into Broad's ribs.
Sogrin throws a shot from downtown. Broad moves away and avoids it.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut
and Broad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Sogrin looks to throw the jab but Broad is out of range.
Broad wants to counter the offense by Sogrin and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broad moves away from the strike by Sogrin.
Sogrin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Broad ducks under a wild hook from Sogrin.
Broad throws out a counter right but Sogrin avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Sogrin coming out on top.#CUT#
Luther Broad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Broad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sogrin.
A left lands for Sogrin.
Broad tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Sogrin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sogrin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luther Broad's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantin Sogrin!
Konstantin Sogrin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Madness 24 Wanker vs Fukk
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Broad tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Broad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Broad tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith walks into a jab.
Luther Broad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broad throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Broad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Broad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Broad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Broad can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Broad is not content to let Smith control the position.#SUB2#
Broad is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Broad trying to control here.
Broad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Broad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Broad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Broad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Broad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is thwarting Broad's attempts to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Broad looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Broad is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Smith working for the choke. #T4#
Broad trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Broad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Broad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith keeps control of the position as Broad tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Smith working for a choke but Broad is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Broad is in a bad position with Smith working for a choke. Broad manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Broad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Broad lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Broad misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Broad misses. #T1#
Broad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Broad.
Broad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith with the counter takedown but Broad avoids it easily.
Broad tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Broad lands a right hook to the body.
Broad looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.#T2##TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Broad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Broad is adopting a defensive guard.
Broad is trying to keep Smith in close.
#T3#
Smith wants to pass the guard but Broad is keeping the position.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Broad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith passes into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Broad is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Broad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Broad is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Broad is having none of it.
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 Luther Broad will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smith slips a jab from Broad.
Broad looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Broad misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Broad throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a straight right by Broad.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Broad sprawls well.#T1#
Broad tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Broad instigates a clinch.
Broad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Broad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Broad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Broad lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #TD2#
Smith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Broad wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Broad is having none of it.
Broad trying to control but Smith postures up.
#T2#
Broad has his hands clasped together around Smith's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Broad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Broad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Broad is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Broad gets full guard.
Broad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Broad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith pushes down on Broad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Broad defends the submission attempt.
Kenneth Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Broad is defending well.
#SUB#
Broad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Broad sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Smith looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luther Broad.
I think Broad 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luther Broad!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Broad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness 20 Rising Stars
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
El Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Broad moves to clinch but El Shabazz breaks away
and El Shabazz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El Shabazz misses with a low kick as Broad jumps back.
El Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broad throws out the jab.
El Shabazz is looking to slow Broad down with leg kicks.
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broad misses with an uppercut
and El Shabazz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Broad really felt that one!
Broad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Broad misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Broad there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Shabazz scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Shabazz throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
El Shabazz sizes up Broad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Broad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Broad misses with a hook
and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
El Shabazz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
El Shabazz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broad throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by El Shabazz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Shabazz.
El Shabazz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
El Shabazz looks to land a body kick but Broad moved away.
El Shabazz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Broad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Broad is out of range.
Broad throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
Broad takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Broad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Broad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad throws a head punch that misses.
Broad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El Shabazz walks away with a smile on his face. Broad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Broad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Shabazz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
Broad throws a shot to the body.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
Broad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz tries to land a front kick but Broad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
El Shabazz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broad. Broad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Shabazz misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz cracks a nice hook into Broad's ribs.
A big left from El Shabazz misses.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot that sends Broad's belly button to the back.
Broad slips a straight right by El Shabazz.#T3#
Broad staying out of range there.
Broad throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
Broad misses with a hook. El Shabazz ducked under it nicely.
El Shabazz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Broad under the eye.
El Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
El Shabazz takes a swing at Broad's ribcage but misses.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broad misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz keeps the fight on the outside.
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Broad avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Broad misses its target.
El Shabazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broad ducks under a wild hook from El Shabazz.#T4#
El Shabazz throws a low kick but Broad avoids it.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from El Shabazz misses.
Broad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Shabazz connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Broad.
Broad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Broad slips a straight right by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz just misses with a punch to the body.
Broad tries to close the distance and clinch but El Shabazz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Broad swings widly with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broad.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Broad.
Broad misses with a straight left.
El Shabazz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broad's head backwards.
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Shabazz throws out the jab.
Broad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by El Shabazz.
Jab by El Shabazz.
Broad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by El Shabazz. El Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz feints and then cracks Broad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Broad down.
El Shabazz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Broad in his tracks.
Broad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broad is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from El Shabazz.#T1#
El Shabazz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Broad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Broad moves out of range of the body kick.
Broad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of El Shabazz's head.
El Shabazz throws out a powerful jab.
El Shabazz throws a wild body kick that Broad sees coming a mile off.
El Shabazz jabs Broad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Broad takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by El Shabazz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Broad tries to clinch up but El Shabazz circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Broad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by El Shabazz.
Good shot there by El Shabazz.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for El Shabazz.
Broad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
El Shabazz scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broad takes a jab right on the kisser.
El Shabazz tried to score with a low kick but Broad checks it.
Broad swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
El Shabazz throws out a counter right but Broad avoids it with no problem.
Broad tries to clinch up.
El Shabazz swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Broad to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from El Shabazz #CL#
and Broad counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Broad.
El Shabazz looking to throw knees to the head but Broad is blocking nicely.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Broad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Broad jumps into guard, dragging El Shabazz to the mat.
El Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Broad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Broad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Shabazz is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Broad has his foot on El Shabazz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Shabazz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Broad has his foot on El Shabazz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Shabazz works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Shabazz is continuing to stall.#SUB#
El Shabazz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Shabazz has managed to get both his arms back between Broad's legs - danger averted.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Broad is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
El Shabazz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Shabazz won't allow Broad to sweep him here. #SUB#
Broad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Shabazz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Broad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Shabazz defends it easily.
El Shabazz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Broad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Shabazz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
El Shabazz blocks a jab.
El Shabazz throws a nice head kick!
Broad tries to clinch but El Shabazz moves away
and El Shabazz counters with a good, hard body kick but Broad shrugs it off.
Broad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
Broad throws a lazy uppercut
and El Shabazz counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Broad.
Broad swings widly with a right hand
and El Shabazz counters with an outside leg kick.
El Shabazz thows a body kick. Broad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Broad misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
El Shabazz throws a front kick that sends Broad stumbling back into the cage.
El Shabazz pushes Broad away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from El Shabazz. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Broad forces El Shabazz back against the cage and clinches.
El Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Broad blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
El Shabazz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
El Shabazz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
El Shabazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
El Shabazz swings for the body but Broad moves out of range.
Broad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Broad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
El Shabazz throws out a loose jab but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Shabazz is looking to score with low kicks.
Broad lands a nice shot to the body.
El Shabazz scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
El Shabazz throws a leg kick
and Broad counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Broad moves into the clinch.
Broad working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
El Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
El Shabazz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
El Shabazz tries to break free but Broad pushes him back against the cage.
Broad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broad can't find room to land a body shot as El Shabazz controls the action.
Broad tries to throw a body punch but El Shabazz avoids it by throwing Broad back against the cage. #TD#
Broad manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Broad keeps moving. #SUB#
Broad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Shabazz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Broad looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
#SUB#
Broad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz looking to pass the guard.
El Shabazz passes Broad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Shabazz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Broad defending well. #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.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Broad looking for submissions off his back.
Broad wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Shabazz is controlling the pace.
Broad manages to get to full guard.
El Shabazz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz really dominated that round.
That's time! Broad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Broad scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body punch but Broad moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Broad misses the target.
El Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz is looking to land body kicks.
El Shabazz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Broad takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Broad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics El Shabazz uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz wants to control from the top but Broad keeps moving.
Luther Broad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Broad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because El Shabazz has passed into half guard!
El Shabazz content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Broad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Shabazz in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Broad looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and El Shabazz pushes past his half guard into mount!
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Shabazz trying to control but Broad is having none of it.
Broad is trying to reverse the position but instead El Shabazz has taken his back - oops!
Broad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
El Shabazz avoiding Broad 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Broad right now.
Broad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by El Shabazz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Broad right now.
El Shabazz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The adventures of El Shabazz the control monster continue. Boring.
El Shabazz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Broad tries to roll but El Shabazz sticks to his back.
Broad trying to control the hands but El Shabazz breaks the grip.
Good control from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz not allowing Broad to control his hands.
Broad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Shabazz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Broad can't escape the position.
El Shabazz controlling from the full mount. #T4#
El Shabazz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Broad tries to hold on but El Shabazz pushes him away.
Broad working to try and regain half guard.
Broad tries to lock up and control but El Shabazz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Broad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Broad wants to control but El Shabazz is having none of it.
El Shabazz trying to control but Broad is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Shabazz moves to back control.
Broad trying to control the hands but El Shabazz won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
Broad moves out of range of the body kick from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
El Shabazz lands with a nice body punch.
El Shabazz throws a lazy uppercut
and Broad counters with a stiff right hand.
Broad swings for the body but El Shabazz moves out of range.
Broad walks into a straight right hand from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Broad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Shabazz's hands.
El Shabazz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Broad misses with a left hand
and El Shabazz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Broad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Broad scores with a punch to the head.
El Shabazz misses with an uppercut.
Broad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broad.
El Shabazz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body. Broad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
El Shabazz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Broad throws a hook but El Shabazz blocks it.
El Shabazz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Broad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broad avoids a kick to the body.
Broad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Luther Broad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
El Shabazz throws a poor cross that misses
letting Broad counter with a right hand.
El Shabazz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broad blocks a head kick by El Shabazz.
El Shabazz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broad staying out of range there.
El Shabazz looks to land a left hand but Broad moved out of range nicely.
El Shabazz wants to slow Broad down by chopping away at his legs.
Broad throwing a counter right hand but El Shabazz manages to avoid it.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
El Shabazz lands an overhand right.
Broad throws out a loose jab but El Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from El Shabazz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
El Shabazz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Broad counter with a right hand.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
El Shabazz looks to throw the jab but Broad is out of range.
Broad throws a body punch but El Shabazz moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Broad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Shabazz circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Shabazz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broad was well out of range. Poor timing from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz delivers a nice body kick.
Broad wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Broad misses the target.
El Shabazz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Broad missing with a left hand there. El Shabazz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broad throws an overhand right that lands on El Shabazz's shoulder, as El Shabazz tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for El Shabazz.#T4#
Broad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Broad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Broad throws the left hand but El Shabazz avoids the punch easily.
El Shabazz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Broad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
El Shabazz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Broad's hands.
El Shabazz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Shabazz scores with a nice right hand.
El Shabazz misses with a body kick.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses
enabling Broad to counter with a crisp jab.
El Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malik El Shabazz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Broad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
El Shabazz throws a chopping leg kick but Broad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
El Shabazz cracks Broad with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El Shabazz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz is the new middleweight champion!
Malik El Shabazz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness 15 Ruas vs Turkey
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Broad as he jumps to the side.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Broad slips a jab from Hunter.
Hunter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broad's waist but Broad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunter off to one side.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter has his takedown stuffed
and Broad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luther Broad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Broad. No joy for Hunter on that attempt. #CL#
Broad clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Broad.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Broad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broad has him pressed against the cage.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Broad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A short right from Broad on the inside.
Broad scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Broad.
Broad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broad blocks an uppercut.
Broad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Broad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Broad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broad.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Broad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Broad.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Broad.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Broad controls the action.
Broad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Broad. #TD2#
Hunter has hold of one of Broad's legs. Broad is fighting the takedown attempt but Hunter gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Broad keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Broad 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.
Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter trying to control but Broad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Broad is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hunter has his hands clasped together but Broad extends and breaks Hunter's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Broad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Broad!
A victorious Luther Broad 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:
Madness 8: Orndorff vs Foot
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Broad has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Broad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Broad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Broad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Broad avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Broad.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Broad controls the action.
Broad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Broad is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve prevents a body shot from Broad.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Broad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve pushes Broad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Steve.
Steve gets through Broad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Broad working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Broad's head. #TD#
Broad pulls guard. #SUB#
Steve is posturing up here but Broad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Steve tries to roll out but it's too tight and Steve has to tap! Slick submission there by Broad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Broad!
Luther Broad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Broad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Broad there.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Broad engages and cracks Hardman with a massive lead left hook - Hardman tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Broad is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luther Broad!
After winning the bout, Luther Broad 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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