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Event:
WPFA: Dominance 5
Date: Feb 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Superior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saget.
Superior misses with a hook
and Saget counters with a series of strikes. Superior will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big left from Superior misses.
Superior takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.#CL#
Superior has managed to clinch.
Superior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Saget manages to break the clinch.
Saget with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Superior avoids the head kick by Saget.
Superior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Saget looks to land a left hand but Superior moved out of range nicely.
Superior is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saget.
Saget looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Superior ducks under a wild hook from Saget.
Saget throws a lazy right hand but Superior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saget looks to land a body kick but Superior moved away.#T1#
Saget throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Superior counters with a shoot takedown. Saget fights it but they end up in guard.
Saget keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Superior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Superior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superior controlling from the top position.
Superior slips nicely into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Superior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Superior is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Superior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saget has managed to free his arm - good work.
Superior is trying to control. Saget wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Superior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saget is just riding it out for now. Superior eventually gives up the hold.
Superior is controlling the pace.
Superior is thwarting Saget's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
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.
Superior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Superior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saget is just riding it out for now. Superior eventually gives up the hold.
Superior controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Superior clinches up with Saget and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Saget will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Superfluous Superior's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Superior swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob Saget is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saget scores with a leg kick.
Saget throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Superior counters with a single leg into guard. Saget didn't expect that.
Saget keeping full guard, as Superior tries to pass.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Saget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saget holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Superior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saget swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bob Saget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Saget does no damage.
Superior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Superior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saget connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Superior scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Saget lands.#T2#
Saget throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saget throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Superior.
Superior is looking to clinch but Saget is avoiding it.
Saget looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Superior throws the left hand but Saget avoids the punch easily.
As Superior backs off Saget throws a huge counter combo but Superior manages to avoid it all.
Superior blocks a jab.
Superior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Superfluous Superior's cut is getting worse.
Superior wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saget throws a head kick that misses.
Superior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saget is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3##CL#
Superior takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Saget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saget throws a nice looking combination but Superior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Superior tries to counter by clinching up but Saget breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Saget as Superior shoots in.
Superior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Superior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Superfluous Superior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Superior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Superior stalls.
Saget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saget tries to circle away but Superior has him pinned against the cage.
Saget lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Saget breaks from the clinch.
Superior is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saget's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Superior takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saget connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Superior's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saget throws a front kick that sends Superior stumbling back into the cage.
Saget keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superior.
Superior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saget swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Superior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saget only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saget delivers a nice body kick.
Saget lands a right hook to the body.
Saget scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Superior doesn't seem bothered though.
Saget lands with a slapping head kick.
Saget misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Saget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Superfluous Superior's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saget throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Superior misses.
Saget lands with a slapping head kick.
Saget has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Superior feints and as Saget raises his hands in defense, Superior changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Superfluous Superior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Superior pushes down on Saget's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Superior stalling.
Superior wants to pass the guard but Saget is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Superior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saget doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Superior. #T1#
Superior is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Superior looking to pass the guard.
Saget looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Superior wants to control from the top but Saget keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Superior passes into half guard.
Superior passes to side control.
Saget tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Superior easily slips into full mount!
Bob Saget is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Superior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Saget turns into him and now he's in Superior's guard.
#SUB#
Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saget gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saget is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Superior wants to sweep here but Saget controlling him for the moment.
Superfluous Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saget is working Superior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saget stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Superior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saget stopping the sweep attempt from Superior.
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 Superfluous Superior.
I think Saget 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Saget!
Bob Saget managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hot Spunk, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Feb 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Superior throws a jab but it's blocked by Yonic.
Superior misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Yonic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yonic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Superior is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yonic connects with a decent elbow.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Yonic looks up at the clock and then as Superior takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yonic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Superior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Superior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic grinds an elbow into Superior's temple.
Superior is trying to get back to half guard.
Yonic cracks Superior with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Superior is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Superior tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yonic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Superior wants to hold on but Yonic pushes him away.
Superior can't escape the position.
Superior tries to hold on but Yonic postures up.
Yonic 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.
Yonic lands a nice shot to the head.
Superior is in a horrible position here. Yonic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Superior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Yonic breaks from Superior's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.
Yonic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yonic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Superior is rocked!
Yonic lands a big shot to the head and Superior winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Yonic!
A relieved looking Daniel Yonic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Larsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Superior tries to avoid it but Larsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Superior to the ground. Superior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Superior misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Superior moves into the clinch.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Superior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Larsson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Superior stalling.
Larsson missing with knees to the body.
Superior stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior looking to slow down the pace here.
Larsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superior after a bit of a struggle.
Superfluous Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.#TD#
Superior successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson postures up.
#T1#
Larsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Superior trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Larsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Superior dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Larsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Superior is concentrating on defense, preventing Larsson from advancing position.
Larsson is looking to take a break and control but Superior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Superior wants to control but Larsson is keeping busy.
#T2#
Larsson wants to take a breather but Superior is having none of it.
Superior wants to get back to full guard.
Superior is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Larsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Larsson's back!#SUB#
Larsson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Larsson turns into Superior and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Superior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Larsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larsson postures up.
Larsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Superior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Larsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Larsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Larsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Larsson trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom. #T4#
Larsson is in close to Superior's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Superior looking to control.
#SUB2#
Larsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Superior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Larsson, into his guard. #REVR#
Superior looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Superior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Superior has Larsson in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larsson stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Superfluous Superior will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Larsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Larsson working the ground and pound.
Superior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Superior is looking for a sweep.
Superior taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT2#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.
Superior is looking for a sweep.
Larsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior stops Larsson from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson lands a few punches from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Superior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larsson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Superior is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Larsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Superior is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superior keeps working.
Larsson is putting a hurting on Superior here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT2#
Superfluous Superior's cut is getting worse.
Larsson working the head with strikes.
Larsson working the ground and pound.#CUT2#
Superfluous Superior's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Superior is trying to control Larsson's posture but Larsson avoids it. #SUB2#
Larsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Superior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gunner Larsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Superior is trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson trying to control the position but Superior is working away. #T3#
Check out the look on Larsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Superior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Larsson's best efforts.
Larsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Superior manages to get to full guard.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Larsson from controlling successfully.
Larsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Larsson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Superior has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Larsson manages to get his head free but now Superior has transitioned to an armbar! Larsson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Superior! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior 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:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Superior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usman throws out the jab.
Usman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Superior counters with a takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Superior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Usman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Superior 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Usman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Superior is proving a slippery customer.
Usman is pulling down on Superior's head to control his posture.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Superior has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Usman managing to control the position.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior won't allow Usman to sweep him here.
Usman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Superior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Superior wants to free his trapped foot but Usman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Superior wants to take a breather but Usman is having none of it.
Superior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Superior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Usman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman keeping control of the position.
Usman trying to control but Superior postures up.
Superior prevents Usman from improving his position.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Superior trying to mount his opponent but Usman defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Superior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Usman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Usman wants to sweep here but Superior controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Usman stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superior is keeping the position for now.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Superior is retaining full guard.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman is fighting to break Superior's control of his arms but Superior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Superior looking for a sweep. Not yet Superior, not yet.
Usman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is pushing down on Superior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Superior is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Superior is trying to get back to full guard.
Usman trying to mount his opponent but Superior defends it.
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 Kamaru Usman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.#CL#
Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman taking a breather.
Superior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Superior decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Superior's head.
Usman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman is working Superior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Usman preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Superior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Usman is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Usman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Superior has locked up a guillotine! Superior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Usman is holding on here and Superior must be using up a lot of energy. Usman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Superior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior 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:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Superior avoids the body shot from Fapple.
Superior seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Fapple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Superior misses.
Fapple jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Superior. Fapple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fapple throws out a counter right but Superior avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Superior.
Fapple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Fapple's head but Fapple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Superior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.
Fapple's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fapple's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Superior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fapple counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Superior thinking.
Fapple swings for the body but Superior moves out of range.
Superfluous Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Superior misses with a body punch
and Fapple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Superior throws a poor cross that misses
and Fapple counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Fapple cracks Superior with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Superior looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fapple finish him?
Fapple looks to land a left hand but Superior moved out of range nicely.
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#
Superior looking to score a takedown here. Fapple is defending well but Superior drives through and ends up in Fapple's guard.
Fapple keeping full guard, as Superior tries to pass.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Fapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Superior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Superior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Superior has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Fapple is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Superior yanks on the arm and Fapple is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Superior.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Superfluous Superior!
Superfluous Superior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot.
Superior has his takedown stuffed
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Ambe lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Ambe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe slips a straight right by Superior.
Superior throws an off balance right hand
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Superior.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Superior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Superior's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Superior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Superior's head backwards.
Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Superior has a takedown stuffed.
Ambe cracks Superior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Superior slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Superior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ambe throws a hook but Superior blocks it.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Ambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Superior slips a jab from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Superior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Superior ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Superior walks into a straight right hand from Ambe.
Ambe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Superior on the side of the head.
Ambe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Superior slips a jab from Ambe.
Superior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe takes a swing at Superior's ribcage but misses.
Ambe jabs Superior right on the nose. Superior blinks but takes it well.
Ambe throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Superior counters with a shoot takedown. Ambe fights it but they end up in guard.
Ambe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ambe tries to get out of the position.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superior pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Superior is looking for a kimura but Ambe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Superior to get the leverage.
Superior trying to pass the guard but Ambe defending well.
Ambe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Superior avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Ambe moved out of range.
Superior moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Superior seems unphased.
Superior throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Superior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Superior wants to counter with a clinch but Ambe pushes him away.#T1#
Superior ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Superior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Superior does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Superior tries to counter it with a takedown but Ambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Superior blocks a jab.
Superior tries to counter by closing the distance.
Superior defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Superior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Superior's body. Superior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Superior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ambe swinging wildly here.
Ambe throws a body punch but Superior moves out of range.
Ambe Ambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe cracks Superior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Superior can do to turn this around?#T2#
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Superior staying out of range there.
Ambe digs a good hook to Superior's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Superior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Superior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Superior misses the shot to the body.
Superior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe connects with the punch.
Ambe works Superior's body with a nice hook.
Superior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Superior seems unphased.
Ambe slips under a jab.
Ambe cracks Superior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Superior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ambe.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Superior. Superior gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe lands a jab.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superior.
Ambe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Superior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Superior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Superior.
Superior wants to counter the offense by Ambe and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior slips under a jab from Ambe.
Ambe tests Superior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ambe lands a right hook to the body.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Superior.
Superior wants to counter with a clinch but Ambe pushes him away.
Superior closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Superior.
Ambe catches Superior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Superior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Superior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ambe tries to bench press Superior off him but Superior keeps the position.
Superior is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe is looking for a sweep.
Superfluous Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ambe manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superior passes the guard and advances to mount!
Superior scoring with strikes but Ambe is staying in there.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe tries to reverse the position but Superior maintains control.#SUB2#
Superior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Superior working for a guillotine from mount but Ambe is in no mood to give up.
Ambe gets back to half guard.
Superior is thwarting Ambe's attempts to control the position.
Ambe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Superior.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Superfluous Superior.
I think Ambe 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ambe Ambe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Superior clinches up against the cage.
Superior tries to work over Linga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Linga fails to pull guard.
Superior is pushing Linga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Linga letting Superior take a breather here.
Superior taking a breather.
Superior'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.
Superior continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Superior is defending well.
Superior will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Linga up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Superfluous Superior.
Linga shoots in looking for a takedown. Superior tries to sprawl out of it but Linga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Superior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Superior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gvido Linga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Linga fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Superior closes the distance and clinches.
Superior has Linga pushed against the cage.
Superior has Linga pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Superior's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Superior is trying to trip Linga. He has hold of a leg but Linga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Superior persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Superior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Linga is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB#
Linga working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Superior doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Superior manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Linga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Superior forces his way into half guard.
Linga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Superior is looking for a kimura here.
Superior moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Linga prevents Superior from moving into mount.
Superior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linga keeps working. #SUB2#
Superior wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linga, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Superior swings around for an armbar but Linga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Superior's guard.
Linga stopping the sweep attempt from Superior.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Linga from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Superior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Linga stacks Superior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Linga!
Superior tries to control but Linga manages to take his back.
Superior is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Linga.
#SUB#
Linga tightening his grip on Superior, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linga throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Superfluous Superior dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Superior closes the distance and pushes Linga back into the cage.
Linga jumps guard but Superior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Superior is struggling to control the position.
Linga goes for a takedown attempt but Superior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Superior darts in and clinches Linga up against the cage.
Linga is trying to pull guard but Superior turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gvido Linga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Linga pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linga is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linga prevents Superior from improving position. #T1#
Linga tries to buck Superior off but Superior is having none of it.
Superior advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Superior jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Linga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Linga and Superior has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Superfluous Superior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Superior trying to control the position but Linga is working away.
Superior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Superior is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linga struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Linga stops Superior from passing to mount.
Linga misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Superior tries to move to mount but Linga blocks the move with his legs.
Superior in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Linga can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Superior is looking to take a break and control but Linga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superior working away.#SUB2#
Superior looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Superior trying to control the action but Linga is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Linga is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Superior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Superior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Superior has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Superior trying to control but Linga is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Superior wants to take Linga's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Superfluous Superior 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Linga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Superior as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Superior clinches up with Linga and pushes him back against the cage.
Superior is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Superior leaning against his opponent.
Superior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linga is trying to pull guard but Superior turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Linga ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linga no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Superior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Superior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linga thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Superior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Superior wants to control from the top but Linga keeps moving.
Superior is looking to pass into half guard but Linga pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Linga is in guard.#REVR#
Superior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linga is one step ahead there.
Linga looking to sit in guard and control but Superior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Linga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Superior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Superior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Linga manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Superior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linga is looking for a sweep. Superior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Linga is defending against the submission attempts here by Superior.
Linga is looking to improve his position.
Superior wants to control but Linga is keeping him busy.
Superior perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Superior is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Linga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Superior uses his free foot to push down on Linga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Linga.
Superfluous Superior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Superior is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Linga is surviving well by controlling Superior's body position as best he can.
Superior wants to control the pace but Linga is squirming around nicely.
Superior controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Superior wants to take Linga's back but he can't do it this time.
Gvido Linga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Superior controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Superfluous Superior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Superior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Superfluous Superior!
Superfluous Superior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Ditti moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Superfluous Superior has been cut.#CL2#
Superior has Ditti up against the cage in a clinch.
Ditti just leaning against Superior, taking a breather.
Ditti landing knees to the head.
Superior slowing the pace effectively.
Superior'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.
Ditti working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ditti is trying to maintain a safe position but Superior gets an underhook and turns Ditti into the cage.
Superior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ditti slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Superior slowing the pace effectively.
Ditti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ditti.
Superior managing to block the knees to the body from Ditti.
#TD2#
Superior pulls Ditti into guard.
Ditti throws a strike but Superior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Ditti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ditti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Superior on the ground.
Superior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ditti is pulling down on Superior's head to control his posture. #T2#
Superior tries to free his leg and advance position but Ditti is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Superior drops back looking for a leg! Ditti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ditti manages to kick Superior off! Superior jumps back into Ditti's guard.
Superior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Superior wants to control from the top but Ditti keeps moving. #T3#
Ditti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Superior controls the pace.
Superior passes into half guard.
Superior controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Superior maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ditti could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Superior has cracked it and Ditti is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Superior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior 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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