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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Forman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hsu keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Forman working away.
Hsu is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu is trying to escape the position but Forman is controlling the position.
Forman working the ground and pound.
Hsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hsu punching from the bottom.
#T1#
Hsu is pressing down on Forman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Forman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Forman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Hsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Hsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Forman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Forman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hsu is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hsu is on top in guard.
#REVB#
My spies in Coffins MMA inform me that Hsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hsu is fighting to break Forman's control of his arms but Forman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Hsu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hsu trying to control the action but Forman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Forman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hsu's guard! Nice work there by Forman!
Forman controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Forman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hsu striking off his back but it's not causing Forman any problems. #SUB2#
Hsu is looking for a triangle but Forman pushes his legs off easily.
Hsu trying to keep a closed guard but Forman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hsu is looking to sweep but instead, Forman has passed into half guard.
Hsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forman scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geogia Forman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Forman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hsu to the mat! Hsu manages to get full guard.
Forman is stalling in the full guard.
Hsu trying to control the position.
Forman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hsu is proving hard to escape from.
Hsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hsu is looking for a triangle but Forman pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forman is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hsu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hsu trying to keep a closed guard but Forman is proving a slippery customer.
Hsu 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#
Hsu wants to take a breather but Forman is having none of it.
Hsu winds up and cracks Forman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hsu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forman defending well though.
Hsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Forman trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Forman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hsu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Forman's head.
Hsu passes into side control, despite Forman's attempt to control the position.
Hsu trying to control the position but Forman is working away.
You can see the frustration on Forman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hsu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hsu throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Hsu trying to control the position but Forman is working away.
Hsu wants to take a breather but Forman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hsu.
Hsu wants to control from the top but Forman keeps moving.
Hsu throwing strikes but missing.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Hsu from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hsu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Forman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hsu thuds a left hand into Forman's body.
Hsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Forman off the cage and back into range.
Forman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Geogia Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Hsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Hsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forman. Hsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hsu cracks Forman with an open hand slap.
Hsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hsu looks to land a combination but Forman avoids it well.
Jab from Hsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hsu digs a good body shot into Forman's ribs.
Forman darts in trying to clinch
and Hsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Hsu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reginald Hsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hsu swinging wildly here.
Hsu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reginald Hsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hsu misses with a few strikes there.
Hsu thuds a left hand into Forman's body.
Hsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Nice body punch from Hsu.
Hsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hsu throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Forman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hsu wants to sweep here but Forman controlling him for the moment.
Hsu wants to control but Forman passes easily into half guard.
Forman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hsu is trying to maintain the position but Forman is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Forman prevents Hsu from improving his position.
Hsu is looking to control Forman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hsu avoid being mounted?
Forman is controlling the pace.
Hsu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forman's back!#SUB2#
Hsu has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Forman! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hsu gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reginald Hsu!
Reginald Hsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ACE17 Mi VS Sage III
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Lobachevskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forman. #TD2#
Lobachevskiy 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.
Forman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy pushing down on Forman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lobachevskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Forman is refusing to be controlled, as Lobachevskiy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Forman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobachevskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Forman defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Forman is defending against the submission attempts here by Lobachevskiy.
Forman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lobachevskiy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forman is just riding it out for now. Lobachevskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Lobachevskiy is thwarting Forman's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forman is trying to stand up here but Lobachevskiy is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Forman defends it well.
Forman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Forman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobachevskiy won't allow Forman to get back to his feet.
Lobachevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forman working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lobachevskiy wants to pass the guard but Forman is keeping the position.
Forman keeping moving, preventing Lobachevskiy from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobachevskiy misses with a takedown #CL#
and Forman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Forman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lobachevskiy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Forman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geogia Forman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolay Lobachevskiy.
Lobachevskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Forman.
As Lobachevskiy looks to move away, Forman throws a big counter combo but Lobachevskiy just gets out of the way.#TD#
Forman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Forman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sloppy strikes there by Forman.#T4#
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep.
Lobachevskiy tries to control but Forman manages to take his back.
Forman is trying to stick to Lobachevskiy's back but Lobachevskiy is turning into Forman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Forman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lobachevskiy.
Lobachevskiy trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Forman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lobachevskiy wants to control from the top but Forman keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobachevskiy passes Forman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Lobachevskiy dominated that round.
That's time! Forman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lobachevskiy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Forman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Lobachevskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Forman trying to control but Lobachevskiy postures up.
#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Forman is pressing down on Lobachevskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lobachevskiy trying to control but Forman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forman wants to sweep but no luck.
Lobachevskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Forman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lobachevskiy stands and throws Forman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lobachevskiy working away.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lobachevskiy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Forman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lobachevskiy's guard! Nice work there by Forman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Forman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Forman stacks Lobachevskiy 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 Forman!
Lobachevskiy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Forman.
#T2#
Lobachevskiy is trying to control Forman's posture but Forman avoids it.
Forman trying to control the action but Lobachevskiy is working from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy tries to bench press Forman off him but Forman keeps the position.
Lobachevskiy is trying to control Forman's posture but Forman avoids it.
Forman wants to control but Lobachevskiy is keeping him busy.
Lobachevskiy regains half guard.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lobachevskiy wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Forman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lobachevskiy keeps working.
Lobachevskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forman pulls his head out easily.
Forman wants to control but Lobachevskiy is keeping him busy.
Lobachevskiy trying to hold on to Forman's head to control him but Forman postures up.
#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forman is looking to take a break and control but Lobachevskiy 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.
Lobachevskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobachevskiy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forman tries to avoid it but Lobachevskiy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forman to the ground. Forman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Lobachevskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lobachevskiy is breathing heavily.
Forman trying to control but Lobachevskiy postures up.
#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Forman is just riding it out for now. Lobachevskiy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Forman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lobachevskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Lobachevskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lobachevskiy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Forman defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lobachevskiy is defended easily by Forman.
Lobachevskiy misses with a hook
and Forman counters with a series of strikes. Lobachevskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lobachevskiy swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Forman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Lobachevskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Forman stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobachevskiy has hold of Forman's hands but Forman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Lobachevskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Forman winds up and cracks Lobachevskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lobachevskiy wants to control but Forman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lobachevskiy is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lobachevskiy is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Forman is tapping! Great win for Lobachevskiy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikolay Lobachevskiy!
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Event:
ACE12 Lotus Style vs Jackson 2
Date: Dec 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kush gets caught flat footed, as Forman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Kush wriggles free and stands up.
Kush stuffs the takedown attempt from Forman. Forman gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Forman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kush did well to prevent Forman getting side control.
Well, if Forman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush is trying to maintain the position but Forman is very close to passing his half guard.
Kush knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Forman on the ground.
Forman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Forman might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Forman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Forman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kush controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Forman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Forman scores with a takedown into Kush's guard.
Kush being controlled here, momentarily.
Forman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kush working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Forman is standing up over Kush. Kush looks to escape but Forman dives into side control.
Kush tries to buck Forman off but Forman is having none of it.
Forman controlling the position.
Forman throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
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.
A lull in the action here as Forman stalls from top position.#SU2#
Forman stands up and beckons Kush to his feet.
Forman shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Kush.
Forman moves away from the strike by Kush.
Forman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Kush. No joy for Forman on that attempt.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geogia Forman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Forman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kush did well to prevent Forman getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Forman in particular looking to stall.
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 Jason Kush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kush connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kush.
Forman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Formans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kush throws a hook but Forman blocks it.
Kush swinging wildly here.
Forman shoots in and drives through. Kush sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forman avoids the head kick by Kush.
Forman throws a big counter head kick but Kush avoids it with no problem.
Forman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forman throws a counter combo.
Forman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kush.
Forman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Kush throws a jab when Forman was well out of range.
No luck for Forman with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Forman.
A head kick misses from Kush.
Forman wants to counter with a clinch but Kush pushes him away.
Forman looks for a takedown but Kush sprawls well.
Kush throwing a counter right hand but Forman manages to avoid it.
Jason Kush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geogia Forman.
Kush getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Kush fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Kush throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease.
Forman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kush.
Kush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forman has a takedown stuffed.
Forman is breathing heavily.
Kush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forman.
Forman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Forman throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Kush throws a head kick but Forman moves out of range.
Kush throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Forman.
As Kush backs off Forman throws a huge counter combo but Kush manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Forman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3#
Kush blocking the ground and pound attempt from Forman.
Kush wants to improve his position but Forman is controlling well.
Forman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Forman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Forman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forman.
Forman feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Forman slips under a jab.
Forman closes the distance and clinches up with Kush, looking for a takedown. Forman pushes Kush against the cage but Kush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forman defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand.
Forman defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand.
Forman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kush is fending him off so far but Forman persists. Nope, Kush circles away and we're back to standing.
Kush is looking for a counter combo.
Kush keeps Forman at a distance using the push kick.
Jason Kush is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Forman. Those never looked like landing.
Forman ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Forman moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Forman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Forman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forman can do to turn this around?
Forman moves in looking to clinch but Kush pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Kush dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Forman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Forman staying calm.
Kush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Forman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Forman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working.
Kush is trying to control Forman's posture but Forman avoids it. #SUB2#
Forman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Forman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kush is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Forman controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Forman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kush is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Forman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Kush's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Forman is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kush is trying to escape and Forman transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Forman! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Geogia Forman!
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Event:
ACE9 Lotus Style Vs Jackson
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Forman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Forman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Forman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Master quickly recovers to half guard.
Forman prevents Master from improving his position.
Forman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master wants to get back to his feet.
Forman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Master wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Master.
Master scores with a nice strike.
Master connects with a single shot there.
Forman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Forman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forman tries to clinch but Master moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Master! But no joy.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick.
Forman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Master tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Forman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Master tries to avoid it but Forman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Master to the ground. Master escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Master scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master tries to work over Forman's front leg with a kick but Forman checks it.
Master throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Forman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Master's guard.
Master keeping full guard, as Forman tries to pass.
Master looking to control.
Master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Master keeping moving, preventing Forman from controlling successfully.
Master wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Forman is now in half guard.
Master is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Forman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Master on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Forman throwing shots but Master is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Master is trying to control Forman's posture. Forman takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Master! Forman is rotating here... this could be the end... Master is out! Forman has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Geogia Forman!
In defeat, Shock Master stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'.
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Event:
BFL: Fight Night
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tsaegaellae.
Forman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Forman gets tackled into the cage by Tsaegaellae. Tsaegaellae maintains the clinch.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsaegaellae avoiding damage as Forman throws knees to the body.
Forman wants a takedown.
Forman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsaegaellae is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Forman takes an elbow to the temple.
Forman can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geogia Forman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsaegaellae lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Geogia Forman has been cut.
Tsaegaellae lands a damaging elbow.
Tsaegaellae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Tsaegaellae.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow inside.
Tsaegaellae can't find room to land a body shot as Forman controls the action.
Tsaegaellae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Forman.
Forman is breathing heavily.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Forman in his tracks for a moment.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow just above Forman 's eye.
Tsaegaellae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Forman blocks an elbow strike from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Forman in his tracks for a moment.
Tsaegaellae putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Forman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Forman in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
Geogia Forman's cut is getting worse.
Tsaegaellae lands a damaging elbow.
Forman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsaegaellae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Forman's brow.
The referee calls for Tsaegaellae to work.
Forman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow just above Forman 's eye.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Forman in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsaegaellae. #T2#
Forman takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Forman is rocked!
Tsaegaellae throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Forman takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Geogia Forman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsaegaellae pushes off an throws an elbow but Forman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsaegaellae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forman's elbow.
Tsaegaellae stalling the fight.
Tsaegaellae holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Tsaegaellae's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow inside that Forman shrugs off.
Forman takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsaegaellae gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tsaegaellae content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsaegaellae comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Forman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tsaegaellae lands an elbow that stopped Forman in his tracks for a moment.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Geogia Forman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae is pressed up against the cage. Forman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsaegaellae down to the mat. Tsaegaellae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsaegaellae throws a one two combo.
Tsaegaellae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsaegaellae just misses with a elbow thrown towards Forman's brow.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsaegaellae lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsaegaellae lands a damaging elbow.
Forman prevents a body shot from Tsaegaellae.
Tsaegaellae tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Forman avoids it.#T4#
Forman blocks an elbow strike.
Tsaegaellae lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Geogia Forman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aiwan Tsaegaellae!
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Event:
BFL: Bloodbath
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kendle enables Forman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kendle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Forman controlling from the top position.
Forman is pushing down on Kendle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kendle is fighting to maintain full guard but Forman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kendle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forman is working away from the top position though.
Kendle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Forman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kendle is looking for a sweep. Forman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kendle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Forman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kendle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Forman prevents Kendle from improving his position.#SUB#
Forman is working for a kimura but Kendle is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Forman wants to stand up but Kendle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Forman content to control rather than advance.
Forman wants to control but Kendle is keeping him busy. #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.
Still in half guard, Forman seems content to control.
Forman prevents Kendle from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Forman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Forman wants to clinch.
Forman shoots in but no luck this time.
Forman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kendle defends it nicely.
Kendle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forman's head backwards.#T3#
Kendle lands with a nice combination. Forman backs away looking to recover.
Kendle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Kendle. Those never looked like landing.
Forman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kendle sprawls well. Kendle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Forman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geogia Forman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forman.
Kendle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dalton Kendle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forman slips a jab and a cross from Kendle.
Forman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Forman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kendle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Kendle misses.
Sloppy strikes from Kendle. Those never looked like landing.
Kendle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kendle misses with a double jab.
Kendle looks winded!
Kendle throws a series of punches but Forman avoids them all with ease.
Forman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kendle sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kendle throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely.
Kendle lands with a nice combination. Forman backs away looking to recover.
Kendle misses with a two punch combination.
Forman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kendle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kendle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Forman wants it to stay on the feet.
No joy there for Kendle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forman throws a right hand that Kendle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kendle also avoids with ease.
Kendle throws out a leg kick but Forman moves out of range and Kendle only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Kendle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Forman tries to clinch but Kendle is having none of it.
Kendle feints a jab promting Forman to slip. Kendle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Forman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kendle throws a wild body kick that Forman sees coming a mile off.
Forman tries to clinch up.
Kendle has a takedown stuffed.
Kendle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kendle throws a right and a left that Forman avoids nicely. #TD#
Kendle tries to sprawl but Forman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Forman slows the pace down in half guard.
Forman wants to stand up but Kendle has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kendle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kendle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Forman slows the pace down in half guard.
Kendle is trying to get back to full guard.
Forman wants to stand but Kendle has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kendle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Forman prevents Kendle from standing back up.
Kendle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forman is looking to take a break and control but Kendle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kendle misses with a few strikes there.
Forman is looking for a counter combo.
Kendle swats away the attempt to clinch by Forman.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Kendle.
Dalton Kendle seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Forman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kendle stalling.
Forman lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3##TD#
Forman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Forman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Forman wants to get up but he can't break Kendle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Forman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forman passes Kendle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Forman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kendle for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB#
Forman seems to be looking for submissions.
Geogia Forman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Forman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Forman wants to take a breather but Kendle is having none of it.
Forman lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Forman in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geogia Forman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kendle is looking to score with low kicks.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kendle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forman checks a leg kick.
Kendle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kendle loads up on a big right hand but Forman slips the punch.#TD#
Forman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Forman lands in his opponent's guard.
Forman pushing down on Kendle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kendle is looking to control Forman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kendle avoid being mounted?
Forman tries to stand and escape but Kendle is controlling the position. #T1#
Forman trying to control the action but Kendle is working from the bottom.
Kendle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Forman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Forman decides to stand up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kendle misses with a few strikes there.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Kendle.
Kendle throws a series of punches but Forman moves out of range.
Forman tries for a takedown but Kendle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kendle. No joy for Forman on that attempt.
Kendle throws a right hand that Forman ducks under and follows up with a left that Forman also avoids with ease.
Geogia Forman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Kendle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kendle is in Forman's guard.
Kendle prevents Forman from getting back to his feet.
Forman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Forman lands a couple of elbows.
Forman works over Kendle with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Forman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kendle's guard.
Forman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Forman chips away with some ground and pound.
Kendle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Forman controls the pace.
Forman scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forman sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kendle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Forman passes into half guard.
Forman controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Geogia Forman.
I think Forman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geogia Forman!
Dalton Kendle was interviewed post fight and said 'we have to watch the tape to see where we made mistakes and what areas we was strong in and adapt to that and come back even stronger.'.
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