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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1# A decent looking cross lands there for Denisov. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denisov is defended easily by Mne. Mne doesn't manage to clinch there - Denisov circles away.
#TD2# Mne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mne lands in his opponent's guard. Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Denisov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Denisov wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Mne tries to pass to full mount but Denisov defends it. Mne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mne wants to control but Denisov is keeping him busy. Mne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mne is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Mne is pressing down on Denisov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denisov is holding on for now. Mne is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Denisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Denisov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mne jumps into side control! Denisov is trying to strike from the bottom but Mne has passed into full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mne working the ground and pound effectively.
Mne trying to control but Denisov is having none of it. Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mne. What's that going to do exactly? Denisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denisov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position. Mne dominating with strikes here.#T3# Denisov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies! Mne working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mne. What's that going to do exactly? Denisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denisov tries to buck Mne off but Mne takes his back! You can see the frustration on Denisov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mne is punishing Denisov with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2# Mne tightening his grip on Denisov, looking for the choke. Denisov can't escape the position.
#T4# Denisov just trying to survive but Mne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Mne is riding his opponent, not letting Denisov buck him off. Mne avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands. Denisov is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Mne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Mne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mne is not going to allow Denisov to sit and survive in this position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Denisov tries to escape the position.
Mne avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Mne misses with a double jab.
Denisov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD# Denisov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denisov is in Mne's guard. Mne looking for a sweep. Not yet Mne, not yet. Denisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Denisov scoring with some ground and pound. Denisov trying to control but Mne is working from the bottom. Mne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denisov is one step ahead there. Denisov throws a big right hand that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Denisov working some strikes from top position. Mne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov is stalling in the full guard. Mne controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself. Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mne is trying to control the position but Denisov postures up. Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Denisov lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Mne is trying to control the position but Denisov postures up. Denisov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Denisov trying to control but Mne is working from the bottom. Denisov landing some decent shots from guard. Denisov chips away with some ground and pound. Denisov distracts Mne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Denisov landing with the ground and pound. Mne controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mne working a defensive guard here.
Slava Mne has got the better of the ground game so far. Denisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Denisov's corner is telling him to maintain position. Denisov cracks Mne with a solid left hand. Mne trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC# Mne is rocked! Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Denisov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mne is still in real trouble! Can Denisov finish him?#T4# Denisov wants to control from the top but Mne keeps moving. Mne seems to have recovered his senses. Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mne has his hands on Denisov's head, controlling the position. Mne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denisov's guard. #REVB# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Denisov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Mne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denisov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Denisov wants to get back to his feet but Mne is dominant here and he's now got Denisov's back! Mne tries to get the hooks in deep but Denisov pushed the leg off. Denisov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Denisov covering up well under a series of strikes from Mne. #SUB2# Mne is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Denisov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slava Mne! A pretty intense looking Slava Mne took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
HFC 5 - Rodrigues vs Larsson
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Schultz lands an uppercut. Schultz pushes Mne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mne is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage. Schultz lands a shoulder strike. Schultz lands a right hand. Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schultz tries a body shot but Mne blocks it.
Schultz pushes Mne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Schultz works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. Mne prevents a body shot from Schultz. Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Schultz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards. #T1# Mne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Schultz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mne's efforts to push away. Mne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schultz to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mne is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks. Mne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut. Mne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mne tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Still in the clinch, Schultz scores with a nice short uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Mne's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mne wants a takedown but no success here.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# Mne trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mne into the cage. Mne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mne trying to stall but Schultz improves his position.
Mne wants to stall.
Mne blocks a body shot from Schultz. Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mne tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mne can't get the takedown.
Mne is trying to push Schultz away but Schultz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Schultz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz. Mne blocks a body shot from Schultz. Mne is working for takedown but Schultz is calmly controlling the position for now. Schultz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mne is breathing heavily. Mne wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz. Mne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schultz just stands there and leans against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
Schultz pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head. Schultz cracks Mne with a nice body shot. A short right from Schultz. A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz. Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2# Mne is rocked! 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! Schultz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oh Mne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Schultz digs a right hand into Mne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mne's gas tank. Mne seems to have got his legs back now.#T4# Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnes head. Schultz lands a body shot. Schultz digs a right hand underneath Mne's ribcage. Mne let out a lung full of air as it connected. Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schultz lands a body shot. Schultz pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Schultz works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. Schultz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike. Schultz lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Schultz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schultz dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# Schultz rushes Mne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mne's elbow. Mne is working for takedown but Schultz is calmly controlling the position for now. A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Mne is looking to control Schultz's arms but Schultz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mne has his back to the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schultz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Schultz lands a body shot. Schultz lands a left hand.
Schultz lands a shot to the body.#BC2# Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Schultz is working Mne over against the cage. Schultz gets through Mne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
#T1# Schultz lands an uppercut. Schultz works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Schultz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schultz is working Mne over against the cage. Schultz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Schultz is leaning against Mne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Schultz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mne blocks a body shot from Schultz. A short uppercut from Schultz. Schultz lands a body punch in the clinch. Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Schultz lands a body punch in the clinch. A short left from Schultz. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# Schultz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schultz lands a body punch. A left hand lands to the body for Schultz.
Schultz pushes Mne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Schultz lands with a short head shot on the inside. Schultz works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mne up against the cage. Schultz lands a body shot. Schultz lands an uppercut.#T3# Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Schultz lands a shot to the body. Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Schultz lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
Schultz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Schultz gets through Mne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Schultz lands with a left to the head. Schultz digs a right hand underneath Mne's ribcage. Mne let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kevin Schultz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz. A hook to the body from Schultz.
A body shot lands from Schultz.
Schultz cracks Mne with a nice body shot. A hook to the body from Schultz.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schultz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4# A shot in the inside from Schultz. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Schultz is working Mne over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz. Schultz lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz. Nice body punch from Schultz - that landed with a thud.
Schultz works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Schultz lands a nice shot to the body. Schultz scores with a hook to the body. Schultz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2# Schultz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Schultz rushes Mne and presses him up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schultz 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Schultz lands with a short shot to the head. Schultz is working Mne over against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz. Schultz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Schultz scores with a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Schultz.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Schultz lands a big right hand that drops Mne! The killer instinct kicks in and Schultz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Schultz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Schultz! In his post fight interview, Kevin Schultz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Kung
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1# Spencer scores with a nice strike. Mne really is a fat lump. Mne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Mne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer. Mne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spencer is out of range. Mne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Mne slips a straight right by Spencer. Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mne. Spencer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A left and a right from Mne both land. Nice combination. Mne throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Mne walks into a jab. 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!#TD# Mne looking to score a takedown here. Spencer is defending well but Mne drives through and ends up in Spencer's guard. Mne controls from within his opponent's guard. Mne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Mne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Mne 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. Spencer keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. Spencer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hands of Stone Gym (Low Capacity, Fast Results). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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. Spencer lands a head shot. Mne moves away from the strike by Spencer. Mne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Mne's ribs. The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mne doesn't seem phased though. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spencer. Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mne tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it. A big right from Spencer misses. Spencer cracks Mne with an open hand slap. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mne. Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3# Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Mark Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mne moves in looking to clinch but Spencer pushes him off. Mne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer. A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target. Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Mne's shoulder, as Mne tries to avoid the shot. Spencer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Mne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mne has his takedown stuffed and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Spencer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mne tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Mne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spencer to score with a decent uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mne slips under a jab from Spencer. Mne fails with the takedown and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2# Mne is rocked!#KD2# Spencer drops Mne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mne looks back up at him and smiles so Spencer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Mne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Spencer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mne to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mne looks to clinch but Spencer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mne taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Spencer!
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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Mne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mne scrambles back to his feet. Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mne. Mne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Camara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Mne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camara pinned against the cage. Camara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Camara clinches with his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies! Mne tries to pull guard but Camara holds him up against the cage and eventually Mne drops back down to his feet.
Mne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Mne. Mne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Camara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Camara pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Camara scores with a shot to the side of Mne's head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.#T1# Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mne can't break the clinch.
Camara pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Camara lands a hook to the side of the head. Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mne backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Mne looks winded! Camara works on Mne's body with a couple of short punches. Mne jumps guard but Camara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Mne tries to break the clinch but Camara is controlling the position. A short right from Camara. A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. 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! Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mnes head. Camara lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Camara. #T2# Camara lands with a short head shot on the inside. Camara digs a right hand underneath Mne's ribcage. Mne let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Camara on the inside. Mne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara digs a good hook to Mne's body.
#KD# Camara drops Mne with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mne looks back up at him and smiles so Camara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Mne is rocked! Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Camara throws a shot to the body.
Mne is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him? Camara fakes the body blow, causing Mne to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mne goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaylord Camara! A very excited looking Gaylord Camara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SMASH: Tragedy vs Lane
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1# The Manager misses with the combination.
The Manager lands the left hand. Mne takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Manager misses with a combination
#TD# and Mne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Manager! The Manager tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Mne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. The Manager covers up after that shot from Mne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Manager covering up well and avoiding damage. The Manager is covering up but some of the strikes from Mne are getting through and doing damage.
#T1# 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.
Mne trying to control momentarily.
Mne misses with an elbow to the head. Mne throwing sloppy strikes. Mne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mne struggling to land strikes to the head as The Manager covers up. Mne controls the position.#SUB# The Manager defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2##SUB# Mne has his arm under The Manager's chin here. Game over son! Mne squeezes tightly and The Manager is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slava Mne! Slava Mne took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. The defeated Dillo The Manager had this to say: 'I got managing money.'.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Mne
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1# Mne doesn't succeed with the takedown and Garbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Garbrandt rushes Mne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Mne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garbrandt smiles and moves away.
#CL# Garbrandt moves into the clinch. Mne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Mne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garbrandt is defending well for now. A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garbrandt is defending well. Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Mne. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2# Mne breaks the clinch.
#CL# Garbrandt moves into the clinch.#T1# Garbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mne trying to land knees to the body.
Mne is trying to break the clinch but Garbrandt is controlling him. Mne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Garbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Garbrandt blocks an elbow strike from Mne.
Mne is trying to break the clinch but Garbrandt is controlling him. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies! Garbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Mne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Garbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Mne trying to land knees to the body.
Garbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Garbrandt pushes Mne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Garbrandt prevents Mne from breaking the clinch. A shot in the inside from Garbrandt. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mne has had enough of the clinch but Garbrandt keeps him there for the moment. Mne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Mne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Cody Garbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Garbrandt pushes Mne up against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Garbrandt. Garbrandt lands a left hand.
Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Garbrandt lands an uppercut. Garbrandt lands a right hand. Garbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mne backwards. Garbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# Mne is rocked! Garbrandt avoiding damage as Mne throws knees to the body.
Mne is still on wobbly legs! Can Garbrandt finish him? Mne tries to circle away but Garbrandt has him pinned against the cage. Mne trying to control the position but instead, Garbrandt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mne into the cage. Mne seems to have recovered his senses. Garbrandt presses Mne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Mne looks winded!#T3# A short right from Garbrandt. Garbrandt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A shot in the inside from Garbrandt. Garbrandt scores with a shot to the side of Mne's head. Garbrandt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A left hand lands to the body for Garbrandt.
Garbrandt scores with a shoulder strike. Garbrandt lands a left hand.
Garbrandt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mne. Garbrandt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garbrandt lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mne to his knees! Garbrandt keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Garbrandt! Cody Garbrandt retains his bantamweight title! Cody Garbrandt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Harris
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# Mne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Camara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jab by Camara. Mne misses with a takedown and Camara counters with a lovely straight right hand! Camara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mne. Camara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2# Mne shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Mne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mne prevents Camara from getting back to his feet. Camara is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2# Camara wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Mne's hips, looking to push off. But Mne grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Camara screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Slava Mne! Slava Mne took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs White
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1# Mne shoots in for a double leg but Diggery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Slava Mne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diggery! But no joy.#CL2# Diggery has Mne up against the cage in a clinch.
Mne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC# Mne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mne takes one to the chin there. Diggery looks to land a right hand but Mne moved out of range.#TD2# Diggery fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mne sprawls well initially but Diggery persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Diggery trying to mount his opponent but Mne defends it. Diggery throwing shots but Mne is blocking nicely. Diggery tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mne knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Diggery throwing shots but Mne is blocking nicely. #T1# The fighters are battling for position here. Mne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Diggery tries to free his leg and advance position but Mne is retaining full guard. Diggery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mne 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. Mne wants to stand but Diggery is controlling the position. Diggery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mne swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diggery. Mne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Diggery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mne has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Diggery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mne preventing the sweep. #T2# Diggery will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2# Diggery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mne passes into side control.
Mne controlling the position. Diggery tries to improve position but can't. #T3# Diggery sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Mne seems to be looking for submissions.
Mne lands with a punch from half guard. Mne is controlling the pace.
Mne uses his free foot to push down on Diggery's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diggery. #T4# Mne controlling from mount. Mne landing shots from mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diggery can do anything to dispel that myth. Diggery working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! 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 Slava Mne will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Mne slips under a jab from Diggery. Mne appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Mne wants to clinch up but Diggery keeps it at a distance.#TD# Mne closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggery did well to prevent Mne getting side control. Mne tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Diggery wants to control the action here but instead Mne manages to pass to full mount! Diggery slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mne prevents Diggery from improving his position. Diggery wants to control but Mne is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Mne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Diggery wants to improve his position but Mne is controlling well.
Mne wants to control but Diggery is keeping him busy. Mne looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Mne is working hard here to advance position.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Diggery is refusing to be controlled, as Mne sits in half guard. Mne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Mne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Diggery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mne is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Diggery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mne circles away. Mne shoots in but no luck this time. #T3# Mne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mne swings away with a leg kick that misses. Diggery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mne. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mne swings away with a leg kick that misses. Diggery throws a counter combo. Mne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggery.#TD# Mne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Mne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Diggery regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2# Diggery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mne is aware though and is defending well. Diggery looking to control.
Diggery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mne controls the pace. Mne stopping the sweep attempt from Diggery. Diggery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diggery looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Mne wants to clinch up but Diggery keeps it at a distance. Mne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggery. Mne is looking to clinch. Diggery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mne.#TD# Mne scores with a takedown into Diggery's guard. Mne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Diggery throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Diggery is looking to sweep but instead, Mne has passed into half guard.
Diggery is looking to improve his position.
Mne wants to control but Diggery is keeping him busy. Diggery wants to get back to full guard. Mne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diggery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mne trying to control the action but Diggery is working from the bottom. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Mne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#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.#SUB2# Diggery actively working from the bottom here. Diggery is refusing to be controlled, as Mne sits in half guard. Diggery is trying to maintain the position but Mne is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Diggery moves into the clinch. Diggery throws a punch but it's blocked by Mne. #T3# Diggery is defending well against a takedown attempt. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggery. Mne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slava Mne. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diggery just leaning against Mne, taking a breather. Mne fails to pull guard.
Diggery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mne up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mne. Diggery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Diggery gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggery missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Diggery looking for a submission but Mne manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4# Diggery throws a strike but Mne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Mne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mne throwing strikes from guard but Diggery blocks nicely. Diggery keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. Mne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cedrick Diggery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Slava Mne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Diggery throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Slava Mne. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mne, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Mne! Slava Mne got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SMASH: Un vs Setebrava
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Mne manages to break the clinch.
Colemadina leaves Mne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Mne moves in looking to clinch but Colemadina pushes him off.#CL2# Mne has Colemadina up against the cage in a clinch.
Mne jumps guard but Colemadina turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Colemadina goes for a takedown attempt but Mne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD# Colemadina closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mne looking for a sweep. Not yet Mne, not yet. #T1# Mne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mne is on top in guard.
#REVB# Mne wants to control from the top but Colemadina keeps moving. Colemadina tries to land a sweep but no joy. Colemadina trying to control the position.
Colemadina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mne is one step ahead there. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Colemadina is working hard here to advance position. Mne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies! Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mne distracts Colemadina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Colemadina keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. Mne wants to get up but he can't break Colemadina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Mne thows a leg kick but Colemadina checks it #TD# and Colemadina counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Mne manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Colemadina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mne is keeping the position for now. Mne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2# Mne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Colemadina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mne manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4# Mne is staying active underneath Colemadina, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mne trying to control but Colemadina postures up.
Colemadina is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Colemadina is nestled in close to Mne, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Mne is looking to control Colemadina's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mne avoid being mounted? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. 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 Funky Colemadina will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Colemadina shoots in for a takedown but Mne shows good takedown defense. Mne shoots for a takedown but Colemadina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Colemadina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Colemadina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colemadina somewhat. Colemadina blocks a head kick by Mne.
Mne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colemadina manages to avoid it. Colemadina keeps the fight on the outside. Colemadina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mne defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Funky Colemadina. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Mne.
#T1##CL# Colemadina darts in and clinches Mne up against the cage. Mne tries to score a body lock takedown but Colemadina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC# Colemadina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Colemadina shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mne but Mne pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colemadina wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Colemadina instigates a clinch. Mne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Colemadina gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mne regains guard.
Funky Colemadina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Colemadina passes easily into side control. Nice work. Mne misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T2# Colemadina lands a decent elbow from side control. You can see the frustration on Mne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Colemadina wants to control but Mne is keeping him busy. Mne seems a little lost for a moment, as Colemadina dominates the positioning. Colemadina working away. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Mne tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3# Mne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Colemadina doesn't have the hooks in and Mne manages to turn into his guard.
Mne wants to control from the top but Colemadina keeps moving. Colemadina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mne controls the pace. Mne landing with the ground and pound. Colemadina has Mne pulled in close to control his posture. #T4# Mne throwing strikes from guard but Colemadina blocks nicely. Mne wants to get up but he can't break Colemadina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB# Colemadina has his foot on Mne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mne works his way back into a safe position though. Mne trying to control but Colemadina is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Colemadina fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Funky Colemadina dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD# Colemadina is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mne's half guard. Ground and pound from Colemadina. Mne tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Colemadina manages to move to mount!
Colemadina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground. Colemadina sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Colemadina cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mne regains half guard. Colemadina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1# Colemadina trying to mount his opponent but Mne defends it. Mne wants to control but Colemadina is keeping busy and won't allow it. Colemadina drops an elbow to the side of Mne's head. Mne trying to control here.
Mne is trying to stand up here but Colemadina is controlling him well. #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. Colemadina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Colemadina is thwarting Mne's attempts to control the position. Colemadina stalling. Colemadina wants to stand but Mne has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Colemadina closes the distance and clinches up with Mne, looking for a takedown. Colemadina pushes Mne against the cage but Mne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Colemadina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mne moves away.#T3# Mne tries to land a front kick but Colemadina steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It looked like Colemadina was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Mne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mne duly obliges. #TD# Colemadina feints and as Mne raises his hands in defense, Colemadina changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mne managing to control the position. Mne looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colemadina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Mne tries to roll over but Colemadina keeps him under control. Mne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mne has hold of Colemadina's hands but Colemadina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4# Colemadina stalling. Colemadina scoring with strikes to the body and head. Colemadina is looking to advance position but Mne won't allow it. Colemadina uses his free foot to push down on Mne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mne. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mne wants to hold on but Colemadina pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight! Funky Colemadina showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colemadina, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Funky Colemadina! Funky Colemadina took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD# Tanner scores with a takedown into Mne's guard. Tanner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mne wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment. Mne wants to stand up but Tanner is controlling him. Mne 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. Mne seems keen to control Tanner's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tanner stopping the sweep attempt from Mne.#T1# Tanner with a nice head shot there.#SUB2# Mne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tanner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Tanner stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mne throws up his legs and catches Tanner in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tanner tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mne! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Slava Mne! Slava Mne took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Alexander closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Alexander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Mne closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Alexander moves out of range of the body kick from Mne.
Mne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mne looks to land a left hand but Alexander moved out of range nicely. Mne darts in looking for a takedown but Alexander gets double underhooks and turns Mne into the cage. Mne fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Alexander moves into range and clinches up with Mne. Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mne backwards. #BC2# Mne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2# Mne moves into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Alexander's face as he tries to break the clinch. Alexander misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mne's face as he tries to break the clinch. Alexander could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD# Alexander has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB# Alexander looking to break Mne's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mne remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alexander will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Alexander has the hooks in. Mne is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Mne is keeping busy.
#SUB# Alexander looking for the choke but no joy. Alexander is hanging on to Mne's back as he tries to escape.
#T2##SUB# Alexander looking for the choke but no joy. Mne rolls, trying to escape but Alexander keeps control of the position.
Alexander controlling from the back. Alexander trying to control. Mne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mne is trying to break free.
Will Alexander go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB# Alexander looking for the choke but no joy. #T3# Alexander 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.
Mne trying to control the hands but Alexander won't let him. Mne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Alexander doesn't have the hooks in and Mne manages to turn into his guard.
Mne stays in close to Alexander's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Mne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4# Mne working some strikes from top position. Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground. Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mne is one step ahead there. Alexander wants to improve his position but instead Mne has moved into half guard.
Alexander trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alexander wants to improve his position but Mne is controlling well.
Well, if Mne 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.
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 Bob Alexander will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Mne keeps the fight on the outside. Alexander slaps away a takedown attempt from Mne, before circling back to the center of the mat. Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mne manages to circle out of the way.#CL2# Mne darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage. Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Mne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alexander is trying to keep an underhook but Mne manages to get the takedown into half guard. Alexander wants to improve his position but Mne is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Mne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Alexander trying to hold on to Mne's head to control him but Mne postures up.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Mne has control of the leg. Mne is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexander! Mne trying to control but Alexander is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alexander wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2# Alexander tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Mne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Mne landing strikes from the mount. Alexander tries to hold on but Mne postures up. Mne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alexander is looking to escape. Alexander tries to reverse the position but Mne maintains control.#T3# Mne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alexander's face.
Alexander tries to improve his position but instead Mne has taken his back! Mne tries to keep control of the position but Alexander is staying busy. Mne controlling from the back. Alexander takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mne trying to control momentarily.
Mne just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4##SUB2# Mne tightening his grip on Alexander, looking for the choke. #SUB2# Mne is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mne is trying to stick to Alexander's back but Alexander is turning into Mne. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mne's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alexander. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alexander trying to control but Mne is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne 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# The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Mne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alexander tries to avoid it but Mne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alexander to the ground. Alexander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mne fails to land the takedown. Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Mne, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Mne against the cage but Mne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Mne shoots in and drives through. Alexander sprawls well. Bob Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slava Mne. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Mne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mne. #T1# Mne controlling the action here. Alexander wants to control but Mne is keeping busy and won't allow it. Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Well, if Mne 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.
Alexander is trying to get back to full guard. Alexander regains full guard. Nicely done. #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. Alexander keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully. Alexander throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alexander's guard.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Mne throws a head kick that misses #TD# and Alexander counters with a shoot takedown. Mne fights it but they end up in guard. Mne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Alexander has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mne is proving hard to escape from. Alexander content to stall in guard here. Alexander wants to control from the top but Mne keeps moving. Alexander controlling from the top position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Mne closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Alexander is trying to control Mne's posture but Mne avoids it. Alexander is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mne connects with a decent elbow. Mne is looking to take a break and control but Alexander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mne tries to get to his feet but Alexander is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mne in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Slava Mne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Mne 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slava Mne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1# Mne misses with a looping left. Key does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2# Mne clinches up against the cage. Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2# Mne pulls guard successfully.
Key wants to control from the top but Mne keeps moving. Key won't allow Mne to sweep him here. Key really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mne being controlled here, momentarily. Mne pulls Key in close to his closed guard and prevents Key from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Key stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mne has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Key manages to get his head free but now Mne has transitioned to an armbar! Key grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mne! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slava Mne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Mne drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Hartman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mne 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 Hartman. Hartman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground.#SUB2# Hartman tries to escape back to his feet but Mne has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Hartman's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Hartman is tapping! Mne saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slava Mne!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Mne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies! Mne tries to stand and escape but Maynard is controlling the position. Mne working over Maynard with some ground and pound. Maynard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Maynard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mne. Mne trying to control from Maynard's half guard. Maynard has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Mne wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving. Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet. Mne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mne trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Mne 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. #T1# Mne stays in close to Maynard's body and controls the position. Maynard wants to control but Mne passes easily into half guard.
Mne trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom. Maynard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mne is working away from the top position though. Mne is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Maynard taking some punishment here, with Mne in his half guard. Maynard tries to get to full guard but Mne has control of the leg. Mne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Maynard controlling the position for now. Mne wants to pass to mount but Maynard is defending the position. Mne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working. Maynard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Mne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Mne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mne tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Mne is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maynard's half guard. Maynard is looking to control Mne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?#T3# Mne is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Mne is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground. Mne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Maynard is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mne is trying to control the action in half guard but Maynard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mne controlling the pace. Maynard wants to improve his position but Mne is controlling well.
Well, if Mne 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.
Maynard tries to roll over but Mne keeps him under control. Mne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mne. Mne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though. Mne is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Maynard is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne 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##TD2# Maynard gets caught flat footed, as Mne shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Maynard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2# Mne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maynard is trying to keep an underhook but Mne manages to get the takedown into half guard. Maynard is trying to escape back to his feet but Mne uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mne prevents Maynard from escaping the position. Maynard is looking to regain half guard here but Mne keeps moving and retains side control. Mne working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2# Maynard is rocked! Mne scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maynard to see if he's OK. Oh Maynard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# Mne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Maynard on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Mne grinds an elbow into Maynard's temple. #SUB2# Mne tries for a kimura but Maynard is defending well. Mne tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2# Mne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Mne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maynard has escaped the position, nice work there. Maynard tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Mne is breathing heavily.#T1# Maynard wants to control but Mne is having none of it. Mne is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2# Maynard throws up some feeble strikes from the bottom. Mne smiles and locks on to an arm, pivoting beautifully as he drops to the side for an armbar. Maynard tries momentarily to escape but he knows he's done and taps furiously to avoid injury. Confident submission skills displayed there by Mne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slava Mne!
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