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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kray lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kray stuffs the takedown attempt from Modaro. Modaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Kray scores with a punch to the head.
Modaro tries for a takedown but Kray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Modaro dodges the punch combination from Kray.
Modaro closes the distance and clinches up with Kray, looking for a takedown. Modaro pushes Kray against the cage but Kray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Modaro.
Kray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Modaro.
Kray tries to clinch but Modaro moves out of range.
Modaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Kray.
Kray doesn't manage to clinch there - Modaro circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Modaro feints and as Kray raises his hands in defense, Modaro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Modaro is controlling him.
Kray trying to control the position.
Kray wants to stand and escape but Modaro is having none of it. #T1#
Kray looking to control.
Modaro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Modaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kray's guard.
Kray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kray tries to get out of the position.
Kray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Modaro stays in close to Kray's body and controls the position.
Kray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kray is looking to stand up but Modaro isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Modaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kray misses with a few strikes there.
Kray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modaro moves away.
Modaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kray defends it nicely.
Kray tries to counter by clinching up but Modaro breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahmoud Modaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Kray rushes Modaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Modaro taking a breather.
Kray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Modaro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kray working Modaro over with knees to the body.
Modaro looks winded!
Modaro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kray misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Modaro.
#T4#
Kray gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kray lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Modaro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kray.
Kray misses with a knee strike.
Kray connects with a nasty looking knee right to Modaro's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kray comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kray lands an elbow that stopped Modaro in his tracks for a moment.
Modaro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Modaro jumps guard but Kray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Modaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kray sprawls well. Kray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Modaro fails to land the takedown.
Kray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Modaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kray's waist but Kray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modaro off to one side.
Markus Kray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahmoud Modaro.
Kray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Modaro. #TD2#
Modaro gets a takedown into half guard.
Kray is trying to stand up here but Modaro is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kray wants to control but Modaro is keeping busy.
Kray tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Modaro manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Modaro prevents Kray from getting the reversal.
Modaro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kray tries to lock up and control but Modaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kray can't escape the position.
Modaro avoids the attempt from Kray to control.
Kray is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Modaro controlling the pace for now.
Kray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Modaro wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Kray stays in close to Modaro's body and controls the position.
Kray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kray being controlled here momentarily.
Kray trying to control the position from guard on top but Modaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Modaro holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Modaro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kray's waist but Kray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Modaro off to one side. #TD2#
Kray tries to sprawl but Modaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Modaro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Modaro jumps guard but Kray stands there with Modaro around his waist. Modaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Kray.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kray tries a knee to the head but Modaro blocks it.
Modaro is trying to pull guard but Kray has him pressed against the cage.
Kray lands an elbow just above Modaro 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Kray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Modaro shoots in but Kray avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Modaro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kray struggling a bit here.
Kray tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kray working to try and regain half guard.
Kray tries to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kray is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kray wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.#T1#
Modaro controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Modaro controlling from the full mount.
Kray wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kray tries to reverse the position but Modaro maintains control.
Modaro controlling from mount.
Modaro avoids the attempt from Kray to control.
Modaro controlling the pace for now.
Kray squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T3#
Kray is trying to escape the mount.
Mahmoud Modaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Modaro controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Kray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kray is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mahmoud Modaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markus Kray 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!
Kray wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Modaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kray 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 Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Kray!
A very excited looking Markus Kray 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: Skinner vs Bateman
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Modaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodrigues is looking for a sweep. Modaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigues throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigues is looking to get back to full guard here but Modaro has managed to pass to side control instead.
Rodrigues has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigues is trying to control Modaro's posture but Modaro avoids it.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rodrigues holding on.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep but Modaro has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rodrigues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodrigues is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Modaro slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is trying to control but Modaro manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodrigues really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigues is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodrigues sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Modaro gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rodrigues actively working from the bottom here.
Rodrigues is looking to control Modaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Modaro wants to control but Rodrigues is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues is pressing down on Modaro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for subs off his back but Modaro has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for subs from the bottom but Modaro mounts him!#T2#
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modaro prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rodrigues wants to hold on but Modaro pushes him away.#T3#
Rodrigues gets back to half guard.
Rodrigues is looking to control Modaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
Rodrigues tries to get to full guard but Modaro has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Modaro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rodrigues looking for subs from the bottom but Modaro mounts him!
Modaro prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.#T4#
Rodrigues bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Modaro keeping moving, preventing Rodrigues from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigues accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Modaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rodrigues looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Modaro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Rodrigues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Modaro is aware though and is defending well.
Rodrigues is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rodrigues looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Modaro is defending well. Rodrigues quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Modaro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodrigues celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Rodrigues!
After the fight, Samuel Rodrigues was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Aki
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Sully throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Modaro counters with a single leg into guard. Sully didn't expect that.
Sully wants to get back to his feet but Modaro passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Modaro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Modaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Modaro 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.
Modaro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sully avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Modaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Modaro in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Modaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Modaro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sully tries to kick Modaro off but Modaro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Modaro prevents Sully from improving his position.
Modaro not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Modaro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Modaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sully misses with a straight right.
Modaro feinted with a counter takedown.
Sully throws a big shot that misses.
Sully throws a sloppy head kick and Modaro moves out of range easily. #TD#
Modaro shoots in and bounces Sully off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Modaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Modaro is standing up over Sully. Sully looks to escape but Modaro dives into side control.
Sully seems a little lost for a moment, as Modaro dominates the positioning.
Modaro works to advance to full mount. Sully defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Modaro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sully for as long as he can get away with.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sully can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sully tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modaro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Modaro prevents Sully from getting the reversal.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Modaro walks into a stiff left hand from Sully.
Modaro looks for a takedown but Sully sprawls well.#TD#
Modaro looking to score a takedown here. Sully is defending well but Modaro drives through and ends up in Sully's guard.
Modaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Modaro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Modaro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sully.
Sully connects with a jab.
A combination from Sully does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Sully.
Modaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sully can do to turn this around?
Sully throws a looping overhand right but Modaro ducks down to avoid it.
Modaro attempts a counter takedown but Sully avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Sully. No joy for Modaro on that attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sully.
Sully throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Modaro counters with a shoot takedown. Sully fights it but they end up in guard.
Modaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Further stalling from Modaro.
Mahmoud Modaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Modaro prevents Sully from getting back to his feet.
Modaro controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Modaro.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice defenses there by Modaro.#TD#
Sully gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Modaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Modaro with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sully looking to control.
Sully is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Modaro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mahmoud Modaro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sully connects with a good right hand that stumbles Modaro. Modaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sully is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Modaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Modaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Sully manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Modaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Modaro walks into a jab.
Sully looks to land a body kick but Modaro moved away.#TD#
Modaro drives through with a takedown into Sully's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sully wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Modaro is now in half guard.
Modaro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Modaro is stinking the place up with his stalling.
We've been informed that Sully has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Modaro working Sully over with strikes. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Modaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Modaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Modaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sully misses the shot to the body.
Modaro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Modaro shoots in and drives through. Sully sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Modaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Modaro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Modaro.
Sully being controlled here, momentarily.
Modaro continues to stall.#T4#
More hug and hope from Modaro.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Modaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Modaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Modaro, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Modaro!
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Event:
SMASH: Cole vs Dawsari
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Modaro is defended easily by Dylan.
Dylan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Modaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dylan to counter with a crisp jab.
Modaro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dylan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dylan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dylan to score with a decent uppercut.
Modaro misses with a straight left. #TD#
Modaro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Modaro lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Dylan wants to stand but Modaro is controlling the position.
Modaro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dylan's guard.
Dylan is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dylan taking some punishment here, with Modaro in his half guard.
Dylan tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Modaro manages to move to mount!
Modaro controlling his opponent. #T2#
Dylan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Modaro controlling from mount. #SUB#
Modaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dylan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Modaro content just to control the position here. #T3#
Dylan wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dylan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Modaro is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dylan really wants to buck Modaro off and get back to his feet. #SUB#
Modaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dylan is surviving well by controlling Modaro's body position as best he can. #ES2#
Dylan bucks Modaro off and manages to get back to his feet!
Dylan lands a nice hook to Modaro's body. Modaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Modaro fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Modaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Modaro fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Mahmoud Modaro 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#
Modaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No luck for Modaro with that takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dylan.
Modaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Dylan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Modaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dylan sprawls well. Dylan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Modaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Dylan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Modaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A low kick from Dylan is predictable there #TD#
and Modaro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dylan won't be happy with that.
Modaro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dylan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dylan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Modaro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dylan seems a little lost for a moment, as Modaro dominates the positioning.
Modaro prevents Dylan from escaping the position.#SUB#
Modaro is trying to get an arm triangle but Dylan is defending well.
Dylan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Dylan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dylan is trying to stand.
Dylan is bucking up trying to escape but Modaro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dylan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Modaro controlling the pace for now.
Modaro with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Modaro controlling the position easily from mount.
Dylan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Modaro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dylan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Modaro controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Dylan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Modaro controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Modaro dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dylan throws a leg kick #TD#
and Modaro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Modaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Modaro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Modaro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modaro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dylan wants to stand and escape but Modaro is having none of it.
Modaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1#
Modaro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dylan throws a lazy right hand but Modaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Modaro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dylan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dylan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Dylan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Modaro counters with a single leg into guard. Dylan didn't expect that.
Mahmoud Modaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dylan wants to get back to his feet but Modaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Modaro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dylan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Modaro manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Modaro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Modaro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dylan for as long as he can get away with.
Dylan is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Modaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Dylan.
Dylan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Modaro counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dylan!
Dylan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dylan's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nathan Dylan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahmoud Modaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mahmoud Modaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Modaro, 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mahmoud Modaro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Modaro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Modaro dives in and scores a takedown into Gonchi's guard.
Gonchi is looking to stand back up but Modaro counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gonchi. #REVB##SUB#
Modaro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Modaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Modaro 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.
Modaro moves nicely into side control.
Gonchi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Modaro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Modaro content just to control the position here. #T1#
Modaro with shots to the head and body - Gonchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gonchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Modaro lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Modaro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Modaro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Gonchi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Modaro working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gonchi is doing well to defend. Modaro seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gonchi is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mahmoud Modaro!
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