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Event:
PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is looking to clinch but Ambe is avoiding it.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Ambe's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ambe looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ambe looking to control.
Ambe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ambe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ambe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ambe's guard.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ambe is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
Ambe is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Ambe wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Ambe circles away.
Gracie feints and as Ambe raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ambe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
Ambe gets full guard.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position.
Ambe working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stays in close to Ambe's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Ambe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Ambe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gracie. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ambe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Ambe defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Ambe wriggling away.
Ambe wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ambe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe can't escape the position.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ambe is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ambe defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ambe trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is really stuck here.
Gracie controls the position.
More stalling from Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Ambe is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie drives through and clinches with Ambe against the cage.
Ambe stalling.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Ambe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ambe not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Ambe doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ambe.
Ambe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Ambe trying to control the position.
Gracie won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rick Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ambe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ambe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ambe wants it to stay on the feet.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is working for takedown but Ambe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Ambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambe continues to drive forward.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Ambe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Ambe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Ambe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Ambe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Rick Ambe had this to say: 'retirement here i come '. |
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Event:
PL MMA 38 Kai vs Wright
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by De Moncey.
De Moncey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ambe avoids it.
De Moncey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by De Moncey.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
De Moncey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by De Moncey.
De Moncey struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
De Moncey blocks an uppercut.
#T1##TD#
Ambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. De Moncey can't fight it off and eventually Ambe manages to take the fight to the floor. De Moncey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ambe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Moncey on the ground.#SUB2#
De Moncey has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ambe is posturing up here but De Moncey has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ambe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ambe has to tap! Slick submission there by De Moncey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bon Adrien De Moncey!
A victorious Bon Adrien De Moncey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rick Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'retirement here i come '.
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Event:
PL MMA 29* McDonald vs Mencken
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Johnson has Ambe up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ambe misses with some punches.
#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Ambe with an uppercut!#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Ambe shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Ambe circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ambe misses with a straight left.
Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.#T1#
Ambe on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is working Ambe over against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Johnson lands an elbow inside. #ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Ambe tries to tie him up.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
A short right from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ambe with a big uppercut! Ambe tries to clinch up but Johnson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ambe to the mat! Ambe covers up and Johnson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). CJ Johnson!
CJ Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Rick Ambe had this to say: 'retirement here i come '.
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Event:
PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ambe's sensitive parts.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Ambe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Silva cracks Ambe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva scores with a hook.
Ambe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Ambe's head back.
#ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
Silva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ambe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Ambe walks straight into a right hand from Silva - that's dropped him! Silva jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ambe from any more punishment! Ambe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Starling Silva!
Starling Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rick Ambe had this to say: 'retirement here i come '.
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Event:
PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Mathews closes the distance and clinches.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe is looking for a takedown.
Ambe wants to stall.
#BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews has managed to clinch.
Ambe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mathews prevents it.
Mathews told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mathews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mathews lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews delivers a nice body kick.
Mathews connects with a high kick.
Mathews connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ambe momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Mathews moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Mathews gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Mathews stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mathews lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ambe or not.
A right hand to the body from Mathews.
Mathews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Mathews lands a body shot. #T2#
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe just leaning against Mathews, taking a breather.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Mathews lands but Ambe takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Ambe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Ambe seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ambe avoids the head kick by Mathews.
#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
Mathews lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mathews blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ambe. #CL2#
Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch. #T3#
Mathews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Mathews moves away and avoids it.
Mathews tries to clinch up but Ambe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mathews moves into range and clinches up with Ambe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews misses with a body punch.
Ambe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mathews digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mathews.
Mathews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe letting Mathews take a breather here.#T4##BC2#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mathews instigates a clinch.
Mathews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mathews.
Ambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mathews lands a nice elbow.
Ambe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathews after a bit of a struggle.
Mathews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathews stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mathews moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Mathews digs a right hand underneath Ambe's ribcage. Ambe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Mathews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews looks to land a combination. Ambe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cameron Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. Mathews saw that one coming.#CL2#
Mathews has Ambe up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mathews creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mathews gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mathews blocking some punches.
Mathews is looking to control Ambe's arms but Ambe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mathews has his back to the cage.
Ambe tries to land a knee to the head but Mathews blocks with his arms.
Cameron Mathews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mathews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathews lands an elbow inside.
Mathews comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews lands an elbow just above Ambe 's eye. #T1#
Mathews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mathews is struggling to control the position.
Mathews lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mathews managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mathews - that landed with a thud.
Mathews blocks an uppercut.
Mathews lands an elbow inside that Ambe shrugs off. #BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Mathews.
Mathews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mathews throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2#
Mathews lands a right hook to the body.
Mathews scores with a push kick.
Mathews misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathews misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Ambe gets tackled into the cage by Mathews. Mathews maintains the clinch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Mathews is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Mathews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike.
Mathews lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mathews manages to break the clinch.
Mathews lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ambe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mathews dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Mathews!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cameron Mathews made sure he mentioned FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Rick Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'retirement here i come '.
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Event:
ICC 23: Island Finale
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Harinck.
Harinck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ambe. Ambe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Harinck slips the punch.
Harinck catches Ambe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ambe throws a right hand that misses
and Harinck counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
A jab from Ambe misses.
Harinck throws out a counter right but Ambe avoids it with no problem.
Oh Ambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ambe misses with a body shot
and Harinck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ambe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rick Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harinck ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Ambe out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thommy Harinck!
Thommy Harinck is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Thommy Harinck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Rick Ambe had this to say: 'retirement here i come '.
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Event:
ICC 21: Yoshioka v Tidd
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving. #SUB#
Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ambe wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Ambe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ken Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson 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.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ambe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Ambe.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ambe.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Ambe as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ambe with a nice cross.
Ambe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Ambe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Robinson scores with a takedown into Ambe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ken Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambe's waist but Ambe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Ambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ambe sprawls well. Ambe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.
We've been informed that Ambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ambe.#CL2#
Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Robinson pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Robinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ambe stacks Robinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ambe!
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Ambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ambe winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head. #SUB#
Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple. #SUB#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Ambe not doing much here.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Ambe prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ambe leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ambe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ambe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ambe thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ambe defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Ambe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Ambe had a free shot at his head there.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambe throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ambe tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ambe to the ground. Ambe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1##CL2#
Ambe darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Ambe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.#TD#
Robinson pulls guard. #SUB#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up. #T2#
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson 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.#SUB#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ambe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rick Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ambe swivels and escapes.
Robinson takes one on the button.#TD#
Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ambe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ambe prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working.
Ambe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson stops Ambe from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Robinson is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer.
Ambe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ambe controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position.
Ambe looking to control.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ambe looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Ambe defends it.
Ambe tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is really struggling to control Ambe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Rick Ambe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ambe circles away.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Rick Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1##CL2#
Ambe has managed to clinch.
Ambe lands with a left to the head.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Robinson jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Robinson jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe taking a breather.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe scores with a jab.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ambe cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ken Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Rick Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Rick Ambe is the new welterweight champion!
Rick Ambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
ICC CN 12: X-Mas Beach Brawl
Date: Dec 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe misses with a right hand
and Haba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haba moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haba lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
Haba throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ambe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Haba finish him?
Haba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Ambe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haba sprawls well initially but Ambe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ambe seems content to control.
Haba has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ambe working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambe working over Haba with some ground and pound. Haba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambe thows a huge punch but Haba dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Ambe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambe working Haba over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe passes to side control.
Ambe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ambe wants to control but Haba is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Ambe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Haba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ambe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Ambe lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#
Haba is rocked!
Ambe lands a big shot to the head and Haba winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rick Ambe!
Our winner, Rick Ambe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ambe has Lyubenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ambe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyubenov up against the cage.
Lyubenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lyubenov misses with a body punch.
Lyubenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lyubenov can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Lyubenov blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Lyubenov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ambe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lyubenov to the mat. Lyubenov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyubenov looking to control.
Ambe throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lyubenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lyubenov tries to get out of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lyubenov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ambe won't allow Lyubenov to sweep him here.
Lyubenov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lyubenov trying to control the position here.
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lyubenov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyubenov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ambe trying to control but Lyubenov is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyubenov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambe.
Lyubenov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyubenov scores with a punch to the head.
Ambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Lyubenov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ambe! Lyubenov lets Ambe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
Rick Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyubenov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ambe takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lyubenov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ambe bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
A less than humble Ivan Lyubenov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
ICC 14: Yoshioka v Behar
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdonald, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcdonald goes for a takedown attempt but Ambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcdonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mcdonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Mcdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mcdonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdonald.
Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcdonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Mcdonald is working for takedown but Ambe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ambe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Mcdonald wants a takedown.
#T2#
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcdonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambe stops a takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Mcdonald is trying to trip Ambe. He has hold of a leg but Ambe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mcdonald persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe has his hands on Mcdonald's head, controlling the position.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcdonald's guard. #REVR#
Ambe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ambe advances to half guard.
Ambe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mcdonald defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcdonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mcdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcdonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Ambe, which made it look bad. #CL#
Ambe clinches.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcdonald avoids the damage to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mcdonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald wants a takedown.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mcdonald.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcdonald avoids the damage to the body.
Ambe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ambe managing to block the knees to the body from Mcdonald.
#T1#
Mcdonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ambe is defending well.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Mcdonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ambe pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Mcdonald is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ambe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mcdonald to the mat. Mcdonald regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound.
Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ambe is now in half guard.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mcdonald wants to control the action here but instead Ambe manages to pass to full mount!
Ambe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mcdonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ambe with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Ambe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe with a couple of short strikes.
Mcdonald gets back to half guard.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcdonald dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Mcdonald slips a jab from Ambe.#CL#
Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcdonald, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcdonald can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcdonald can do to turn this around?
Ambe working aggressively here.
Mcdonald blocks an uppercut.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Mcdonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Mcdonald.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ambe prevents the takedown attempt.
Rick Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe trying to land knees to the body.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Mcdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Mcdonald.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcdonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Ambe lands a takedown into guard.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Rick Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcdonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ronald Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Ambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Mcdonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ambe passes into half guard.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Rick Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ambe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Rick Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
ICC 11: Baba v Boaler
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambe misses with a hook. Lyubenov ducked under it nicely.
Lyubenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ambe with a poor takedown
and Lyubenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand. #ROC2#
Ambe is rocked!
Lyubenov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ambe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
A very excited looking Ivan Lyubenov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Ambe shoots in and bounces Stark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ambe manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Stark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ambe looks to land a strike but Stark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stark wants to get back to his feet but Ambe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ambe is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ambe controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
Ambe throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ambe's guard. Nice move by Stark!#REVR#
Stark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ambe holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ambe is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ambe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ambe is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ambe distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ambe landing some decent shots from guard.
Ambe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ambe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Ambe.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well.
Stark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground.
Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe controlling the action here.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ambe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stark. That's going to slow Ambe down.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Ambe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ambe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
Stark defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Ambe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ambe somewhat.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Stark sizes up Ambe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Stark and sends Ambe crashing to the mat! Stark follows him down to the mat - Ambe regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Ambe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe is looking to get back to full guard here but Stark has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ambe is still in real trouble! Can Stark finish him?
Ambe is looking to reverse the position.
Ambe struggling a bit here.
Ambe tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SU#
Stark stands up.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark delivers a nice body kick.
Stark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ambe backs up against the cage.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Ambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robb Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily.
Ambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD2#
Ambe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ambe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ambe tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Stark's temple.
Ambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Stark's hands, connecting with Stark's forehead.
Stark has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rick Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ambe controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Ambe.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ambe working Stark over with strikes.
Ambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Stark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes.
Ambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ambe working Stark over with strikes.
Ambe controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Stark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stark slips a straight right by Ambe.
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Stark lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambe's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Ambe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ambe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ambe chips away with some ground and pound.
Ambe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Ambe slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ambe lands a couple of digs.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ambe postures up in Stark's guard and throws a big left but Stark blocks it.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ambe with a nice head shot there.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ambe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe throwing strikes but missing.
Ambe stands up over Stark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#T3#
Let's hope that Ambe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robb Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark slips under a jab from Ambe.
Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Ambe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ambe stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
Ambe stands up over Stark, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ambe.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ambe stops Stark from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ambe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ambe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bartkiewicz wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambe postures up in Bartkiewicz's guard and throws a big left but Bartkiewicz blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartkiewicz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ambe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bartkiewicz 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.
Bartkiewicz wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartkiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambe is retaining full guard.
Bartkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Bartkiewicz controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Bartkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Bartkiewicz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bartkiewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ambe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bartkiewicz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bartkiewicz 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ambe's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bartkiewicz misses with a wild combination.
Bartkiewicz has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Bartkiewicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ambe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ambe wants to control but Bartkiewicz postures up.
Ambe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ambe stops Bartkiewicz from passing to mount. #T3#
Bartkiewicz taking a breather here.
Ambe tries to buck Bartkiewicz off but Bartkiewicz is having none of it.
Ambe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ambe is not content to let Bartkiewicz control the position.
Bartkiewicz is staying tight to Ambe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bartkiewicz is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Ambe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bartkiewicz to the ground. Ambe is now in Bartkiewicz's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Bartkiewicz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bartkiewicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bartkiewicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Bartkiewicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartkiewicz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ambe misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ambe shoots in and bounces Bartkiewicz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ambe postures up and lands a big shot to Bartkiewicz's brow.
Bartkiewicz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands a couple of elbows.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambe postures up in Bartkiewicz's guard and throws a big left but Bartkiewicz blocks it. #T1#
Bartkiewicz has Ambe pulled in close to control his posture.
Ambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartkiewicz looking to control.
Ambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bartkiewicz's head.
Ambe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartkiewicz wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe wants to pass the guard but Bartkiewicz is keeping the position.
Ambe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Bartkiewicz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Bartkiewicz keeps moving.
Ambe 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.#TD2#
Ambe dives in and scores a takedown into Bartkiewicz's guard.
Ambe is fighting to break Bartkiewicz's control of his arms but Bartkiewicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bartkiewicz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Ambe controlling from the top position.
Ambe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bartkiewicz's head.
Bartkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartkiewicz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ambe keeping full guard, as Bartkiewicz tries to pass. #T4#
Ambe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Bartkiewicz's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe is keen to just control but Bartkiewicz is a slippery customer.
Rick Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ambe winds up and cracks Bartkiewicz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ambe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bartkiewicz trying to hold on to Ambe's head to control him but Ambe postures up.
Ambe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Bartkiewicz's head.
Ambe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ambe trying to control from half guard but Bartkiewicz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Bartkiewicz. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Bartkiewicz gets caught flat footed, as Ambe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bartkiewicz is adopting a defensive guard.
Ambe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bartkiewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ambe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ambe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bartkiewicz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartkiewicz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ambe is proving hard to escape from.
Ambe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Ambe keeping full guard, as Bartkiewicz tries to pass.
Ambe is looking to sweep but instead, Bartkiewicz has passed into half guard.
Ambe is pressing down on Bartkiewicz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Ambe controls Bartkiewicz momentarily but Bartkiewicz frees himself.
Bartkiewicz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bartkiewicz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ambe trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Ambe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bartkiewicz regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Bartkiewicz is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up.
Ambe trying to control but Bartkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ambe postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartkiewicz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bartkiewicz connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Ambe looking to control.
Ambe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bartkiewicz's guard. #REVB#
Bartkiewicz controlling the position.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses.
Ambe stopping the sweep attempt from Bartkiewicz.
Ambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartkiewicz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ambe stays in close to Bartkiewicz's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartkiewicz controls Ambe momentarily but Ambe frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambe's waist but Ambe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Ambe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ambe lands a high kick!
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Ambe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ambe showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson is staying active underneath Ambe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ambe content to control rather than advance.
Ambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambe's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Robinson trying to control.#SUB2#
Ambe fending off the submission attempt from Robinson. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ambe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ambe for a finish.
Ambe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Robinson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ambe defend it? Robinson steps over the head and cranks it - Ambe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Robinson!
In his post fight interview, Ken Robinson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ambe gets caught flat footed, as Flash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ambe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Flash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ambe dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Flash has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ambe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Flash.
Flash is trying to control Ambe's posture but Ambe avoids it.
Flash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ambe working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Flash taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes.
Ambe controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flash can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Flash struggling a bit here.
Ambe looks up at the clock and then as Flash takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ambe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ambe grinds an elbow into Flash's temple. #ROC#
Flash is rocked!
Ambe cracks Flash with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ambe immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Flash is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ambe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ambe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Timmy!
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Timmy taking a bit of punishment here - Ambe scoring with strikes.
Ambe is working Timmy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ambe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Timmy is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ambe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe dodges the punch combination from Boulder.
Boulder misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boulder enables Ambe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boulder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ambe is in close to Boulder's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Boulder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boulder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ambe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe works over Boulder with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ambe is working Boulder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ambe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Boulder has his foot on Ambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Ambe stands up over Boulder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boulder trying to keep a closed guard but Ambe is proving a slippery customer.
Ambe is working Boulder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Boulder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ambe is aware though and is defending well.
Ambe postures up and lands a big shot to Boulder's brow.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Ambe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ambe slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boulder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Ambe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boulder working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Ambe with a nice head shot there.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Boulder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ambe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boulder wants to sweep here but Ambe controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ambe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ambe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe lands a couple of elbows.
Ambe content to stall in guard here.
Boulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulder.
Boulder shoots in looking for a takedown. Ambe tries to sprawl out of it but Boulder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Boulder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boulder is working for takedown but Ambe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayl Boulder.
Boulder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ambe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
Boulder has Ambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe is pushing Boulder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boulder blocking some punches.
#T1#
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulder.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boulder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ambe prevents it.
Ambe misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Boulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambe pushes Boulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe stalling the fight.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulder can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boulder.
Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Ambe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ambe manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ambe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulder tries to escape but Ambe is in control.
Boulder tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ambe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ambe taking a breather here.
Boulder is looking for a sweep.
Ambe creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
Ambe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boulder wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Ambe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ambe tries to advance to mount but Boulder denies him. #T4#
Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boulder is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ambe working the ground and pound.
Ambe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boulder some visible discomfort.
Boulder seems a little lost for a moment, as Ambe dominates the positioning.
Ambe scoring with punches from side control.
Ambe working away.
Boulder is trying to escape the position but Ambe is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Boulder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ambe taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Ambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boulder slips a straight right by Ambe.
Ambe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Boulder in a clinch.
Ambe is pressed up against the cage. Boulder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambe down to the mat. Ambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kayl Boulder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Boulder tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Boulder.
Boulder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Boulder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boulder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rick Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayl Boulder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
Ambe slows down the pace here.
Rick Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boulder avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
Ambe just leaning against Boulder, taking a breather.
Ambe prevents Boulder from breaking the clinch.
Boulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ambe avoids it.
Boulder is trying to drag Ambe to the mat but Ambe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boulder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rick Ambe.#CL#
Ambe has Boulder up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ambe avoiding damage.
#T2#
Ambe leaning against his opponent.
Boulder tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boulder jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Boulder around his waist. Boulder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rick Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Boulder.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boulder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulder. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulder shoots for a takedown but Ambe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good exchange - Ambe coming out on top.
Boulder shoots in for a double leg but Ambe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boulder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Boulder tries for a takedown but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boulder misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches.
Boulder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Boulder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Ambe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ambe slips nicely into half guard.
Ambe is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Boulder is looking to improve his position.
Kayl Boulder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe passes to full mount!
Ambe controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boulder is trying to escape the mount.
Ambe looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ambe!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Ambe is looking to clinch but Nagayoshi is avoiding it.
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Ambe tries to clinch up but Nagayoshi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Nagayoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Ambe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ambe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagayoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Ambe.
Nagayoshi scores with a hook to the body.
Nagayoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagayoshi misses with the head strike.
Nagayoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Nagayoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagayoshi lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Nagayoshi.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagayoshi cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Nagayoshi lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagayoshi. #ROC#
Ambe is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagayoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagayoshi finish him?
Ambe slowing the pace effectively.
Ambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagayoshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Nagayoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ambe tries for a takedown but Nagayoshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ambe moves in looking to clinch but Nagayoshi pushes him off.
Nagayoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Ambe breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Nagayoshi tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.
Nagayoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe just leaning against Nagayoshi, taking a breather.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagayoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Nagayoshi blocks an uppercut.
Nagayoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Nagayoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagayoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ambe tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagayoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Nagayoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Nagayoshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagayoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head.
Ambe looking to stall.
Nagayoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambe blocking some punches.
Nagayoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Nagayoshi.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Ambe misses with some punches.
#T4#
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Nagayoshi.
A short right from Nagayoshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagayoshi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nagayoshi wants to stall.
The referee calls for Nagayoshi to work.
Nagayoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Nagayoshi as the two fighters clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagayoshi wants to stall.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe missing with knees to the body.
Nagayoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daichi Nagayoshi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ambe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nagayoshi but Nagayoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagayoshi tries to counter by clinching up but Ambe breaks away and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Nagayoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagayoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rick Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ambe looks to land a body kick but Nagayoshi moved away.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Nagayoshi is out of range.
Ambe tries to clinch but Nagayoshi moves out of range.
Nagayoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ambe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ambe there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe shoots and misses
letting Nagayoshi counter with a right hand.
Daichi Nagayoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ambe.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Nagayoshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ambe wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagayoshi staying out of range there.
Nagayoshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ambe manages to circle out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Nagayoshi. No joy for Ambe on that attempt.
Nagayoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagayoshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ambe takes a swing at Nagayoshi's ribcage but misses.
Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagayoshi throwing a counter right hand but Ambe manages to avoid it.
Nagayoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Nagayoshi is out of range.
Nagayoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nagayoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ambe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Nagayoshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagayoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagayoshi lands with a right hand. #T2#
Nagayoshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagayoshi defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Nagayoshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ambe manages to circle out of the way.
Ambe closes the distance but Nagayoshi moves to the side
and Nagayoshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ambe looks for a takedown but Nagayoshi sprawls well.
Nagayoshi connects with a single shot there.
Daichi Nagayoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Ambe tries to get set, Nagayoshi tries to push him back and clinch up but Ambe manages to avoid the attempt.
Nagayoshi slips a jab and a cross from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Nagayoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagayoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daichi Nagayoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Nagayoshi on the inside.
Nagayoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Nagayoshi.
Ambe is breathing heavily.
Ambe blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Nagayoshi.
Nagayoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagayoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
Nagayoshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ambe throws a head punch that misses.
Nagayoshi trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
#T4#
Ambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagayoshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagayoshi ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe takes one to the chin there.
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagayoshi manages to avoid it.
Nagayoshi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
and Nagayoshi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ambe! He's just covering up as Nagayoshi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daichi Nagayoshi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Abonyi has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Abonyi back into the cage.#TD#
Ambe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ambe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abonyi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ambe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ambe working some strikes from top position.
Ambe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambe is pushing down on Abonyi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abonyi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ambe lands with a punch from half guard.
Ambe trying to control the pace.
Ambe prevents Abonyi from improving his position.
Abonyi trying to control but Ambe postures up.
#T2#
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ambe in particular looking to stall.
Abonyi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ambe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abonyi is looking to get back to full guard here but Ambe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ambe is putting a hurting on Abonyi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ambe staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abonyi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ambe connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Abonyi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Abonyi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#
Abonyi is rocked!
Abonyi tries to improve position but can't.
Ambe is chipping away with strikes.
Abonyi is still in real trouble! Can Ambe finish him?
Ambe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Abonyi seems to have recovered his senses.
Ambe cracks Abonyi with a big right hand but Abonyi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ambe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Ambe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ambe prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abonyi looks winded!
Ambe grinds an elbow into Abonyi's temple. #T4#
Ambe working the ground and pound.
Ambe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abonyi to see if he's OK.
Abonyi being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ambe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ambe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abonyi's guard.
Abonyi wants to get back to his feet but Ambe passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Abonyi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ambe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ambe is taking a breather. Abonyi 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.
Abonyi has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abonyi has hold of Ambe's hands but Ambe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rick Ambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Abonyi's hands, connecting with Abonyi's forehead.
Ambe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ambe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ambe trying to control the pace.
Ambe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abonyi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abonyi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ambe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abonyi wants to get back to full guard.
Ambe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abonyi tries to roll over but Ambe keeps him under control.
Abonyi is breathing heavily.#T2#
Abonyi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ambe passes to side control.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abonyi can do to turn this around?
Ambe scoring with punches and elbows.
Ambe in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Steve Abonyi has been cut.
Ambe scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Abonyi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ambe can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ambe!
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