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Event:
Madness 36 Davidson vs Andrade
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Buckingham tries to move into range but Kona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Buckingham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kona's guard.
Buckingham landing some decent shots from guard.
Buckingham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckingham lands a couple of digs.
Buckingham throws an elbow that misses. Kona uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckingham's guard. Nice move by Kona!#REVR#
Buckingham is trying to control the position but Kona postures up.
Kona trying to control but Buckingham is working from the bottom.
Buckingham looking to control.
Buckingham wants to sweep but no luck.
Kona stands and throws Buckingham's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buckingham can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Kona stalls from top position.
Buckingham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Buckingham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kona blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckingham.
Kona regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Buckingham.
Buckingham throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckingham distracts Kona with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Buckingham slips nicely into half guard.
Buckingham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckingham with the ground and pound but Kona uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Buckingham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buckingham landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckingham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckingham trying to move into half guard but instead Kona has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Buckingham wants to sweep here but Kona controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Buckingham looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kona passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckingham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckingham wants to improve his position but instead Kona has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kona is stalling here. Buckingham is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kona seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Buckingham has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Buckingham misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Buckingham throws a strike aimed at the side of Kona's head but Kona avoids it well.
Buckingham lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Buckingham scores with punches from side control.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Buckingham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kona manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buckingham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckingham is trying to control. Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Buckingham is just content to waste time from the top position. Kona takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buckingham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kona's head.
Buckingham chips away with some ground and pound.
Kona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckingham wants to control from the top but Kona keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randel Buckingham dominated that round.
That's time! Kona's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Buckingham fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kona sprawls well initially but Buckingham persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kona is looking to escape.
Buckingham thows a huge punch but Kona dodges it nicely.
Randel Buckingham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buckingham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buckingham throws a strike but Kona avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Buckingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buckingham lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham is working Kona over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buckingham sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully. #T1#
Buckingham looking to pass the guard.
Buckingham throwing strikes but missing.
Buckingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kona keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully.
Buckingham is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buckingham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kona works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kona wants it to stay on the feet.
Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kona catches Buckingham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kona lands with a nice body punch.
Buckingham takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kona lands a nice looking body shot.
Buckingham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Kona does no damage.
Kona lands a glancing blow to the side of Buckingham's head.
Buckingham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckingham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buckingham takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckingham doesn't seem bothered though.
Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckingham at a distance.
#T3#
Kona jabs Buckingham right on the nose. Buckingham blinks but takes it well.
Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckingham.
Kona lands a nice hook to Buckingham's body. Buckingham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kona. That's going to slow Buckingham down. #TD2#
Buckingham closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kona to the mat! Kona manages to get full guard.
Buckingham looking to sit in guard and control but Kona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buckingham 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.
Buckingham looking to control but Kona passes into half guard.
#T4#
Buckingham wants to control but Kona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buckingham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kona is looking to stand up but Buckingham won't let him.
Buckingham is trying to keep Kona in close.
Kona tries to stand but Buckingham is controlling from the bottom.
Buckingham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Kona dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A lazy left from Kona finds it's target.
Buckingham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buckingham's head.#TD2#
Buckingham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kona on his heels. He'll look to pass Kona's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Kona has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Buckingham has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Buckingham blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckingham backwards.
Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckingham can do to turn this around?
Buckingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kona pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kona pushes Buckingham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short left from Kona.
Buckingham wants a takedown but no success here.
Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckingham backwards.
A short uppercut from Kona. #BC#
Kona breaks from the clinch.
Kona stuns Buckingham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buckingham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Buckingham shoots in looking for a takedown but Kona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buckingham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kai Kona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randel Buckingham.
Buckingham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kona defends it nicely.
Buckingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckingham shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kona as he avoids it easily.
Kona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckingham in his tracks.
Buckingham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buckingham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kai Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kona.
Kona throws a good cross that connects.
#KD#
Kona lands a left and a right that send Buckingham crashing to the mat, dazed. Kona thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Buckingham is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Buckingham is still on wobbly legs! Can Kona finish him?
Buckingham is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Kona Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Buckingham is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kai Kona!
After winning the bout, Kai Kona 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:
Madness 29 Chai Vs Seran
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Measles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buckingham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckingham shoots in looking for a takedown. Measles tries to sprawl out of it but Buckingham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Measles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Measles leaves Buckingham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Measles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Buckingham manages to circle out of the way.
Measles tries to close the distance and clinch but Buckingham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buckingham feints the counter takedown.
Measles scores with the left hand. Buckingham knows he should have avoided that one.
Buckingham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Measles defends it nicely.
Wyatt Measles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randel Buckingham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Measles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Measles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buckingham momentarily.
Buckingham shoots in and drives through. Measles sprawls well.#CL#
Measles moves into the clinch successfully.
Measles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Measles gets underhooks to prevent Buckingham's takedown attempt.
Buckingham is trying to drag Measles to the mat but Measles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckingham's defenses.
Measles lands an elbow inside that Buckingham shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Randel Buckingham has been cut.
Buckingham is looking for a takedown.
Buckingham takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Buckingham is rocked!
Buckingham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Measles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Buckingham looks winded!#T2#
Measles cracks Buckingham with an open hand slap.
Buckingham is still on wobbly legs! Can Measles finish him?#CL#
Measles moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Measles is struggling to control the position.
Measles creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buckingham's defenses.
Measles lands a damaging elbow.
Buckingham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Measles prevents it.
Measles lands an elbow just above Buckingham 's eye.
Buckingham is pressed against the cage. Measles pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Buckingham! Two more big strikes from Measles and Buckingham crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wyatt Measles!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckingham with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Crews counters by clinching up.
A left hand lands to the body for Crews.
Buckingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buckingham blocks the elbow strike.
We've been informed that Buckingham has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Buckingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xander Crews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randel Buckingham.
Come on Crews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buckingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crews gets underhooks to prevent Buckingham's takedown attempt.
Crews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buckingham backwards.
Buckingham looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckingham drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckingham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Crews.
#T1#
Crews is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buckingham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crews's efforts to push away.
Buckingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Crews manages to pull guard.
Buckingham distracts Crews with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Crews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckingham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crews controls Buckingham momentarily but Buckingham frees himself.
Buckingham passes Crews's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Buckingham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckingham lands with a punch from half guard.
Buckingham working the head and body with strikes.
Buckingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crews tries to roll over but Buckingham keeps him under control.
Crews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buckingham on the ground.
Buckingham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buckingham winds up and cracks Crews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buckingham is trying to control the action in half guard but Crews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crews trying to control but Buckingham postures up.
#T3#
Buckingham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crews taking some punishment here, with Buckingham in his half guard. #SUB2#
Buckingham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crews trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buckingham connects with a nice short shot to Crews's temple.
Buckingham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Buckingham lands strikes from half guard.
Buckingham winds up and cracks Crews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buckingham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buckingham connects with a nice short shot to Crews's temple.
Buckingham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buckingham working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Crews has hold of Buckingham's hands but Buckingham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckingham winds up and cracks Crews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Buckingham connects with a nice short shot to Crews's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crews wants to control but Buckingham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Buckingham.
Buckingham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buckingham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buckingham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buckingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randel Buckingham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Crews has Buckingham up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckingham looking for a takedown.
Crews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buckingham.
Buckingham is working for takedown but Crews is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xander Crews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randel Buckingham.
Crews gets underhooks to prevent Buckingham's takedown attempt.
Buckingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Buckingham is trying to drag Crews to the mat but Crews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Crews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xander Crews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crews stuffs the takedown.
Crews goes for a double leg but Buckingham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buckingham continues to drive forward.
Buckingham feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Crews or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckingham, which made it look bad.
Buckingham drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crews defends it well.
Buckingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buckingham misses with a takedown attempt - Crews sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buckingham dives in and grabs Crews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crews pushes down on Buckingham's head and hops out.#CL#
Crews darts in and clinches Buckingham up against the cage.
Buckingham drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buckingham. #CL#
Buckingham tries to keep at a distance but Crews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crews leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buckingham is working for takedown but Crews is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2##TD#
Crews jumps into guard, dragging Buckingham to the mat.
Buckingham works over Crews with some ground and pound from guard.
Buckingham is working Crews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buckingham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buckingham stands up over Crews, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Buckingham drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Buckingham as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Crews screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Buckingham! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Randel Buckingham!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heidemann sprawls well. Heidemann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckingham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heidemann sprawls well. Heidemann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckingham gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckingham misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham wants to clinch#TD#
and Heidemann counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Heidemann.
Heidemann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buckingham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Buckingham is pulling down on Heidemann's head to control his posture.
Heidemann with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Buckingham has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Heidemann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heidemann with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckingham is pulling down on Heidemann's head. It's preventing any offense from Heidemann, at least for the moment.
Heidemann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Buckingham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heidemann is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buckingham can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Buckingham working for a triangle but Heidemann defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heidemann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Buckingham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heidemann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buckingham 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.
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Buckingham wants to sweep here but Heidemann controlling him for the moment.
Heidemann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckingham 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.
Heidemann throwing strikes from guard but Buckingham blocks nicely.
Heidemann won't allow Buckingham to sweep him here.
Heidemann connects with a couple of short punches.
Heidemann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Buckingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buckingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckingham, not yet.
Heidemann advances position into side control!
An elbow from Heidemann crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckingham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Buckingham scores with a few weak punches.
Buckingham is trying to control but can't.
Buckingham is looking for a sweep. Heidemann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckingham is still trying to improve position.
Heidemann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckingham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heidemann.
Heidemann winds up and cracks Buckingham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Buckingham moves into full guard.
Heidemann landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Heidemann postures up.
Buckingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Buckingham, not yet.
Heidemann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heidemann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heidemann preventing the sweep.
Buckingham is trying to control the position but Heidemann postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heidemann throws a big right hand that misses.
Buckingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckingham pulls Heidemann in close to prevent any damage.
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Heidemann dominated that round.
That's time! Heidemann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Buckingham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heidemann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckingham throws a right and a left that Heidemann avoids nicely.
Heidemann stuffs the takedown.
Heidemann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Buckingham throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Heidemann decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buckingham's guard.#SUB2#
Heidemann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Valentin Heidemann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heidemann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buckingham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidemann lands a couple of digs.
Heidemann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckingham can do to turn this around?
Buckingham wants to sweep here but Heidemann controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Heidemann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buckingham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heidemann has managed to get both his arms back between Buckingham's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Heidemann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Heidemann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heidemann being controlled here momentarily.
Heidemann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heidemann wants to pass the guard but Buckingham is keeping the position.
Heidemann connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heidemann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heidemann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Buckingham looking to control.
#T2#
Heidemann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Heidemann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckingham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heidemann is one step ahead there.
Buckingham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heidemann's guard. #REVB#
Buckingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heidemann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Heidemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heidemann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Buckingham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buckingham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Heidemann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckingham controls the pace.
Buckingham trying to control but Heidemann is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buckingham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buckingham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buckingham is working Heidemann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buckingham is in close to Heidemann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckingham controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Buckingham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Buckingham works over Heidemann with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckingham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Buckingham wants to control from the top but Heidemann keeps moving.
Buckingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heidemann's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randel Buckingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Buckingham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Buckingham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Buckingham is trying to ground and pound but Heidemann uses the momentary lack of control by Buckingham to regain half guard.
Buckingham slows the pace down in half guard.
Buckingham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham throwing shots but Heidemann is blocking nicely.
Buckingham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Buckingham trying to mount his opponent but Heidemann defends it.
Buckingham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Buckingham lands with a punch from half guard.
Buckingham trying to control from Heidemann's half guard. Heidemann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Buckingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Heidemann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckingham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Buckingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Heidemann is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heidemann keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully.
Buckingham connects with a couple of short punches.
Heidemann keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buckingham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heidemann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heidemann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Buckingham gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Buckingham lands some shots froms side control.
Buckingham working the ground and pound.
Buckingham in side control, throwing shots but Heidemann defends.
Buckingham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heidemann some visible discomfort.
Buckingham is looking to take a break and control but Heidemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckingham working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Buckingham crashes against the mat.
Buckingham trying to control the position but Heidemann is working away.
Buckingham scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Buckingham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Buckingham is looking to take a break and control but Heidemann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Buckingham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Buckingham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Buckingham working the head with strikes.
Buckingham slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buckingham throws an elbow but Heidemann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Buckingham lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randel Buckingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buckingham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randel Buckingham!
Valentin Heidemann spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very disappointed in myself for not fighting up to my own standards, and most importantly not putting on an enjoyable fight '.
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Event:
Bloodbath 11 at The Expo
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Buckingham shoots in and drives through. Ferret sprawls well.
Ferret appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buckingham shoots in but no luck this time.
Buckingham darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferret with a nice head shot there.
Buckingham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret won't allow Buckingham to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buckingham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buckingham is trying to control the position but Ferret postures up.
Ferret is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferret lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Buckingham working a defensive guard here.
Ferret slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Buckingham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ferret postures up and lands a big shot to Buckingham's brow.
Ferret distracts Buckingham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferret landing with the ground and pound.
Ferret's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Buckingham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ferret working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Buckingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferret passes Buckingham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferret is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Buckingham is rocked!
Ferret scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buckingham is still in real trouble! Can Ferret finish him?
Ferret is taking a breather. Buckingham says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Buckingham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ferret. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ferret scores with a big shot! Buckingham's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Buckingham! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teeth Ferret!
A relieved looking Teeth Ferret 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:
Bloodbath 8
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Araujo 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.
#CUT2#
It looks like Randel Buckingham has been cut.#CL#
Buckingham has closed the distance and engaged Araujo in a clinch.
Buckingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Araujo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Buckingham after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Buckingham pulls guard effortlessly.
Araujo postures up.
Araujo won't allow Buckingham to sweep him here.
Araujo cracks Buckingham with a solid left hand.
Buckingham 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.
Araujo postures up in Buckingham's guard and throws a big left but Buckingham blocks it.
Araujo distracts Buckingham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buckingham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckingham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckingham controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Buckingham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Araujo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buckingham is on top in guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckingham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Araujo's head.#T1#
Buckingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Buckingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully.
Araujo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Buckingham distracts Araujo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buckingham is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckingham is working Araujo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo striking off his back but it's not causing Buckingham any problems.
Araujo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Buckingham is controlling him.
Buckingham advances to half guard.
Buckingham winds up and cracks Araujo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Araujo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buckingham lands a couple of elbows.
Araujo striking off his back.
Buckingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.#T2#
Buckingham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Araujo's head.
Buckingham wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Buckingham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buckingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Araujo striking from the bottom here.
Buckingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Araujo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Buckingham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckingham is in close to Araujo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckingham takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Buckingham connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Buckingham from controlling successfully.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Buckingham trying to control here.
Araujo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Buckingham preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Araujo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Buckingham misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Araujo there.
Araujo lands strikes from half guard.
Buckingham wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Buckingham is rocked!
Ground and pound from Araujo.
Oh Buckingham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckingham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buckingham trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Buckingham is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckingham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Araujo. #T4#
Araujo scores with a big shot! Buckingham's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Buckingham! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinaldo Araujo!
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