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Event:
The Island Season 11, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Broadbent. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Broadbent with a hook.
Broadbent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson stuns Broadbent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broadbent lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Broadbent shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Broadbent was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadbent's best efforts.
Broadbent thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Broadbent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broadbent is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadbent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Broadbent is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Broadbent throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Broadbent slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadbent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Broadbent.
Broadbent wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Broadbent looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Broadbent winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broadbent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2##SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Broadbent trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Broadbent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Broadbent preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Broadbent pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Broadbent moves nicely into side control.
Broadbent scoring with punches and elbows.
Broadbent scores with punches from side control.
Broadbent passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
Broadbent lands a big shot there that rocks Jackson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4#
Broadbent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broadbent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Broadbent scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Broadbent scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Broadbent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Broadbent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Broadbent is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Broadbent trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Broadbent dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Broadbent throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Jackson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Broadbent.
Broadbent misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broadbent misses the jab.
Broadbent throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Broadbent is rocked!
Jackson steps in with a hook that catches Broadbent right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Jackson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Broadbent looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Jackson!
Dwayne Jackson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner blocks a jab.
Broadbent loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
We've been hearing reports that Broadbent has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Broadbent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turner managing to control the position.
Broadbent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Broadbent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Broadbent pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Broadbent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Broadbent working the head and body with strikes.
Broadbent thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Turner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Broadbent there.
Broadbent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Broadbent. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner taking some punishment here, with Broadbent in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Broadbent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner has hold of Broadbent's hands but Broadbent slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Broadbent perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Broadbent throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Broadbent stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
Broadbent wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Broadbent seems content to control.
Broadbent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broadbent works his way into side control.
Broadbent trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Broadbent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Broadbent looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Broadbent smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Broadbent staying calm.#T3#
Broadbent working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Broadbent with the ground and pound but Turner regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Broadbent content to control rather than advance.
Broadbent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Broadbent is stalling here. Turner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Broadbent seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Broadbent manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turner's best efforts.
Broadbent regains full guard. Nicely done.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Broadbent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Broadbent 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.
Broadbent trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Broadbent looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Turner is defending well. Broadbent quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Turner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Broadbent celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Broadbent!
After winning the bout, Steve Broadbent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kali Turner had this to say: 'fuck that nigga'. |
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Event:
G | 48
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Misahawa. Beautiful body shot.
Misahawa throws a combination. Broadbent tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Misahawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Broadbent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Broadbent throwing a counter right hand but Misahawa manages to avoid it.
Misahawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broadbent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Misahawa stuffs the takedown.
Misahawa avoids the body shot from Broadbent.
Misahawa lands with a hook. Broadbent tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misahawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Misahawa lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Misahawa moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broadbent has Misahawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misahawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Broadbent looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Broadbent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misahawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Broadbent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misahawa is struggling to control the position.
Broadbent is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Misahawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broadbent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Broadbent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Misahawa lands a body shot.
Broadbent drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misahawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Broadbent misses with a hook to the body
and Misahawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Broadbent throws a lazy right hand but Misahawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broadbent finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Misahawa's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Broadbent falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa 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:
G | 42
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Pezao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Broadbent is trying to defend but Pezao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Broadbent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pezao is working away from the top position though.
Broadbent is looking for a sweep. Pezao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broadbent preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Pezao prevents Broadbent from improving his position.
Pezao content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pezao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pezao prevents Broadbent from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Pezao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Broadbent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pezao pulls his head out easily.
Pezao is looking to advance position but Broadbent won't allow it. #SUB2#
Pezao wants to work for an arm triangle but Broadbent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Broadbent is trying to control but can't.
Pezao is looking to take a break and control but Broadbent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Pezao seems to be looking for submissions.
Broadbent holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Broadbent is looking to control Pezao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadbent avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pezao throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Broadbent is not content to let Pezao control the position.
Broadbent moves into full guard.
Pezao stopping the sweep attempt from Broadbent.#SUB2#
Pezao 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.
Pezao stays in close to Broadbent's body and controls the position.
Pezao looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Broadbent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Broadbent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pezao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Broadbent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pezao has managed to get both his arms back between Broadbent's legs - danger averted.
Broadbent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Broadbent trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Broadbent has his foot on Pezao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pezao works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent trying to control the position.
Broadbent wants to stand up but Pezao is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Broadbent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4##SUB2#
Pezao working for submissions but it's allowed Broadbent to get to half guard.
Broadbent is just content to waste time from the top position. Pezao takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Pezao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pezao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pezao is looking for a triangle but Broadbent pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pezao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Broadbent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Broadbent bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Pezao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Broadbent throwing strikes but Pezao manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pezao advances to full mount.
Pezao throwing strikes here but Broadbent is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Broadbent is looking to get to half guard.
Broadbent prevents Pezao from taking his back.
Broadbent is squirming around, avoiding Pezao's attempts to control the action.
Broadbent working to try and regain half guard.
Pezao trying to control but Broadbent is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Pezao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by Pezao there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Broadbent can't escape the position.
Pezao wants to take his opponent's back but Broadbent doesn't allow it.
Pezao works his way to his opponent's back.
Pezao not allowing Broadbent to control his hands. #SUB2#
Pezao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Broadbent has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pezao tries to keep control of the position but Broadbent is staying busy.#SUB2#
Pezao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pezao doesn't have the hooks in and Broadbent manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Broadbent throwing strikes from guard but Pezao blocks nicely.
Broadbent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadbent wants to control from the top but Pezao keeps moving.
Pezao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broadbent throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Broadbent postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pezao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Broadbent, into his guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadbent trying to control the position.
#T3#
Broadbent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pezao is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pezao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pezao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Broadbent keeping moving, preventing Pezao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pezao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pezao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pezao stopping the sweep attempt from Broadbent.
Pezao throws a big elbow that misses.
Broadbent looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Broadbent keeping full guard, as Pezao tries to pass. #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.#SUB#
Broadbent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pezao is aware though and is defending well.
Broadbent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pezao won't allow Broadbent to sweep him here.
Pezao advances position into side control!
Broadbent is looking to reverse the position.
John Pezao has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pezao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Pezao is trying to get an arm triangle but Broadbent is defending well.
Pezao tries to move to mount but Broadbent blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pezao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Broadbent tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pezao defends well and Broadbent ends up having to push Pezao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steve Broadbent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broadbent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Broadbent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pezao but Pezao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Broadbent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broadbent shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Pezao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pezao is working for a submission of some sort.
Pezao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pezao trying to pass the guard but Broadbent defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent is doing well to control the position and prevent Pezao from advancing to side control.
Broadbent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pezao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Broadbent defends it well. #T1#
Broadbent wants to improve his position but Pezao is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Pezao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Broadbent sees it coming and defends easily.
Broadbent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Broadbent is trying to keep Pezao in close.
Broadbent is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Pezao 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.
Pezao passes Broadbent's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steve Broadbent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pezao prevents Broadbent from improving his position.
Broadbent controlling the position well.
Pezao tries to pass to full mount but Broadbent defends it.
Pezao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Broadbent trying to control from the bottom.
Pezao trying to control from half guard but Broadbent is working away.
Broadbent is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Pezao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pezao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Broadbent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pezao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broadbent is looking to control Pezao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Broadbent avoid being mounted?
Broadbent wants to improve his position but Pezao is controlling well.
Broadbent is working hard here to advance position.
Broadbent moves into full guard.
Broadbent can't keep his opponent in guard - Pezao advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Pezao is trying to work for a kimura but Broadbent is defending well.
Broadbent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broadbent is trying to maintain the position but Pezao is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Pezao is working for a kimura but Broadbent is defending it quite comfortably.
Pezao sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broadbent defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pezao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pezao 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pezao! |
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Event:
G | TBA
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Broadbent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chuckwu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent postures up and lands a big shot to Chuckwu's brow. #T1#
Chuckwu trying to keep a closed guard but Broadbent is proving a slippery customer.
Chuckwu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chuckwu has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent 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.
Broadbent postures up.
Broadbent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Chuckwu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent controlling from the top position.
Broadbent definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chuckwu wants to sweep here but Broadbent controlling him for the moment.
Broadbent throws an elbow that misses. Chuckwu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Broadbent's guard. Nice move by Chuckwu!#REVB#
Chuckwu postures up in Broadbent's guard and throws a big left but Broadbent blocks it.
Broadbent manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuckwu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Broadbent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Chuckwu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Chuckwu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuckwu's head.
Chuckwu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Broadbent has passed into side control.
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Chuckwu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broadbent off and has taken his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Chuckwu.
Chuckwu is trying to stick to Broadbent's back but Broadbent is turning into Chuckwu. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chuckwu's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadbent.
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuckwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadbent landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Broadbent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Broadbent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chuckwu keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
Broadbent lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Chuckwu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.
Broadbent trying to control but Chuckwu is working from the bottom.
Steve Broadbent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuckwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Broadbent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuckwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Chuckwu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Broadbent stacks Chuckwu 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 Broadbent!
Chuckwu prevents Broadbent from improving position. #T1#
Chuckwu is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuckwu wants to control but Broadbent postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Broadbent trying to control the position but Chuckwu is working away.
Chuckwu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Broadbent's best efforts.
Broadbent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chuckwu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chuckwu wants to improve his position but Broadbent is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broadbent passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chuckwu is desperately trying to improve his position but Broadbent has a good base and remains in mount.
Broadbent controlling from mount. #SUB#
Broadbent swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Chuckwu is now in Broadbent's guard. A big mistake from Broadbent there, giving up the dominant position!
Broadbent trying to control the position.
Chuckwu won't allow Broadbent to sweep him here.
Broadbent has control of Chuckwu's left arm, preventing Chuckwu from doing any damage. #SUB#
Broadbent is looking for a triangle but Chuckwu pushes his legs off easily.
Broadbent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Chuckwu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Broadbent's head.
Chuckwu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Broadbent's head.
Broadbent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chuckwu pushing down on Broadbent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Broadbent is looking to improve his position.
Chuckwu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #CUT2#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Ground and pound from Chuckwu.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuckwu connects with a nice short shot to Broadbent's temple. #ROC2#Broadbent is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chuckwu working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chuckwu slips a nice elbow through Broadbent's hands, connecting with Broadbent's forehead.
Oh Broadbent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chuckwu is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Broadbent is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chuckwu fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Broadbent from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chuckwu! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
A relieved looking Obina Chuckwu 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:
G | 32
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Broadbent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Broadbent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lock striking off his back but it's not causing Broadbent any problems.
Lock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadbent defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Broadbent is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadbent is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadbent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broadbent tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard.
Broadbent cracks Lock with a solid left hand.
Broadbent working some strikes from top position.
Broadbent wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving.
Broadbent scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Broadbent working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Broadbent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Broadbent sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Lock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Broadbent defends it easily.
Broadbent chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Broadbent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lock is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Broadbent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Broadbent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Broadbent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Broadbent stays in close to Lock's body and controls the position.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Lock looking for a guillotine here but Broadbent defends easily.
#SUB#
Lock has his foot on Broadbent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadbent works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadbent trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Broadbent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock is breathing heavily.
Broadbent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Broadbent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lock is tightening it up a little... Broadbent has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Broadbent reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Broadbent taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lock! |
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Event:
G | 26: TBA
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckean was well out of range. Poor timing from Broadbent.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Broadbent's shoulder, as Broadbent tries to avoid the shot.
Broadbent lands a jab to Mckean's midsection.
Mckean misses with a looping left.
Broadbent moves away from the strike by Mckean.
Broadbent throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range.
Mckean throws a jab when Broadbent was well out of range.
Broadbent misses with an uppercut. Mckean saw that one coming.
Broadbent ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Broadbent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broadbent scores with a hook.
Mckean moves out of range as Broadbent strikes.#TD#
Broadbent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Broadbent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mckean being controlled here, momentarily.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully. #T1#
Broadbent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean has momentary wrist control but Broadbent slips an elbow through the middle.
Broadbent trying to control but Mckean is working from the bottom.
Mckean keeping full guard, as Broadbent tries to pass.
Broadbent passes Mckean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Broadbent wants to pass to mount but Mckean is defending the position.
Broadbent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broadbent is looking to take a break and control but Mckean 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.#T2#
Mckean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broadbent 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.
Broadbent moves into full mount! Mckean won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Broadbent is working for a guillotine from mount but Mckean frees his head quite easily.
Mckean is squirming around, avoiding Broadbent's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Broadbent is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mckean is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Broadbent!
Steve Broadbent decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
G | 23: Burns x Nosferatu
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ishmael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Broadbent somewhat.
A big left from Broadbent misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ishmael misses its target.
Broadbent avoids the body shot from Ishmael.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broadbent.
Broadbent throws a jab when Ishmael was well out of range.
Ishmael throwing a counter right hand but Broadbent manages to avoid it.
Ishmael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broadbent has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ishmael is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ishmael lands with a shot to the body.
Ishmael ducks under a wild hook from Broadbent.
Ishmael lands a nice looking body shot.
Broadbent misses with a looping left.
Ishmael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Broadbent loads up on a big right hand but Ishmael slips the punch.
Ishmael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishmael takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Ishmael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broadbent moves away.
Broadbent shoots in looking for a takedown but Ishmael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Broadbent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishmael is looking to wear down Broadbent with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broadbent manages to avoid it.
Ishmael misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishmael scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Ishmael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broadbent.
John Ishmael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Broadbent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishmael. Broadbent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Ishmael.
Ishmael misses with a wild body shot.
Ishmael just misses with a punch to the body.
Ishmael just misses with a punch to the body.
Broadbent misses with a takedown attempt - Ishmael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ishmael misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishmael. Broadbent does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Broadbent tries to counter it with a takedown but Ishmael pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ishmael darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ishmael takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Broadbent is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
John Ishmael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishmael with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Broadbent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Ishmael works Broadbent's body with a nice hook.
Ishmael looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Broadbent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ishmael.
Broadbent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Broadbent looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishmael slips under a jab.
Ishmael scores with a shot to the body.
Broadbent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishmael to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Ishmael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
Ishmael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ishmael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
Broadbent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Broadbent looks for a takedown but Ishmael sprawls well.
Broadbent drops his hands momentarily and Ishmael takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Broadbent is rocked!
Ishmael looks to score with a jab to the body but Broadbent is just out of range.
Ishmael ducks under a wild hook from Broadbent.
Ishmael misses with a body shot.
Broadbent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishmael.
Ishmael lands a right hook to the body.
Ishmael digs a good hook to Broadbent's body.
Ishmael stuns Broadbent with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Broadbent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broadbent manages to avoid it.
Ishmael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broadbent moves away.
Ishmael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broadbent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Ishmael takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Ishmael moves into range and connects with a jab.
Broadbent is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishmael finish him?
Ishmael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
Ishmael throws a body shot but no joy.
Broadbent seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishmael lands with a nice body punch.
Ishmael takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
John Ishmael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishmael bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ishmael scores with a nice right hand.
Broadbent throws a hook but Ishmael avoids it easily.
Ishmael throws a good cross that connects.
Ishmael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishmael looks to score with a jab to the body but Broadbent is just out of range.
And Broadbent tries to counter it with a takedown but Ishmael pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ishmael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Broadbent stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ishmael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broadbent was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishmael.
Ishmael swings for the body but Broadbent moves out of range.
Ishmael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
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!
Broadbent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ishmael swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broadbent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ishmael as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Ishmael finds it's target.
Broadbent fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishmael cracks Broadbent on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Broadbent falls backwards against the cage. Ishmael follows up with more strikes that drop Broadbent to his knees. Ishmael keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Broadbent! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ishmael!
A victorious John Ishmael thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Broadbent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Broadbent is defended easily by Wilson.
Broadbent avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broadbent swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Broadbent takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Broadbent throws a lazy uppercut
and Broadbent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Wilson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Broadbent lands a body shot.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Broadbent misses with an uppercut
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson cracks Broadbent with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Broadbent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Broadbent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broadbent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wilson's guard. #ES#
Wilson pushes Broadbent off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson swings for the body but Broadbent moves out of range.
Broadbent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson scores with a jab.#TD2#
Broadbent dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.#T2#
Broadbent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Broadbent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Broadbent works his way into full mount!
Broadbent controlling from the full mount.
Broadbent raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Broadbent looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Broadbent lands a big shot there that rocks Wilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilson is trying to stand up.
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Broadbent cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!#SUB2#
Broadbent looking to isolate an arm here. Wilson doesn't see it coming and as Broadbent extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Broadbent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Broadbent!
After winning the bout, Steve Broadbent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 18
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Broadbent misses
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Broadbent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Broadbent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent fails to land the takedown.
Broadbent sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Isralee Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Broadbent feinted with a counter takedown.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya #TD#
and Broadbent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adesanya won't be happy with that.
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!
Broadbent is working Adesanya over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya pushes Broadbent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broadbent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Broadbent finish him?#SUB#
Broadbent is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Broadbent tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adesanya's legs. #T1#
Broadbent scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Broadbent in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adesanya is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Broadbent!
In defeat, Isralee Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never loose'. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 12
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves slips a jab from Broadbent.
Broadbent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broadbent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
Broadbent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Broadbent ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graves slips a jab from Broadbent.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Broadbent lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Broadbent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Broadbent thinking.
Broadbent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broadbent tries to counter with a takedown but Graves is quick to defend against it.
Graves misses the body punch
enabling Broadbent to counter with a crisp jab.
Broadbent misses with a looping left.
Graves was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Broadbent.
Broadbent ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Broadbent tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Graves is looking to clinch.
Broadbent looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Broadbent misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Broadbent.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.#CL2#
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves lands an uppercut.#BC#
Broadbent breaks the clinch.
Broadbent drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Broadbent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws a good cross that connects.
Broadbent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Broadbent. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Broadbent loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
#CL2#
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Broadbent, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Broadbent pulls Graves into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Broadbent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graves landing some decent shots from guard.
Broadbent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Broadbent working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Broadbent is rocked!
Graves loads up on a big left hand. Broadbent felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Graves looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Broadbent can't hide his disappointment, as Graves celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Graves!
A very excited looking Abel Graves 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:
Island Brawls 9
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ortiz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broadbent looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortiz slips under a jab.
Ortiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broadbent misses with a lunging right hand
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortiz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Broadbent to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ortiz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Broadbent pulls down on the head and he's put Ortiz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Broadbent! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
Wallace takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Wallace takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Broadbent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Broadbent tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gerald Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Broadbent misses.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broadbent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Broadbent is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Broadbent takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Wallace lands a jab to the nose.
Broadbent uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Broadbent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Broadbent saw that one coming.
It looked like Broadbent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broadbent.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Broadbent pushes him off.
Broadbent throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Broadbent has been cut.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Broadbent avoids it well.
Broadbent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Broadbent's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wallace connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Broadbent scrambles back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Wallace forces Broadbent back against the cage and clinches.
Broadbent tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Broadbent is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Broadbent.
Broadbent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace taking a breather.
Broadbent is trying to pull guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Broadbent. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Broadbent tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace tries to break free but Broadbent pushes him back against the cage.
Broadbent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Broadbent 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Broadbent moves out of range of the strikes.
Broadbent is looking to counter punch.
Broadbent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace tries to clinch but Broadbent is having none of it.
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Broadbent seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gerald Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broadbent.
Wallace misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Broadbent to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Broadbent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Broadbent moves away and avoids it.
Broadbent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Broadbent avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Broadbent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Broadbent drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broadbent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broadbent wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wallace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broadbent throwing a counter right hand but Wallace manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Broadbent's cut.
That's time! Broadbent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Broadbent slips a jab from Wallace.
Broadbent attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Broadbent's shoulder, as Broadbent tries to avoid the shot.
Broadbent tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Broadbent circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace scores with a nice strike.
Broadbent moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wallace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Broadbent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Broadbent. Broadbent circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gerald Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broadbent slips a straight right by Wallace.
Broadbent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Wallace tries to get set, Broadbent tries to push him back and clinch up but Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Broadbent saw that one coming.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Broadbent slips the punch.
Broadbent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Wallace slips a straight right by Broadbent.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Broadbent's shoulder, as Broadbent tries to avoid the shot.
Broadbent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Broadbent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Broadbent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Broadbent misses the target.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Broadbent avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Broadbent changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Broadbent has time to react.#T3#
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Broadbent circles away quickly and effectively.
Broadbent is looking to counter punch.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Broadbent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broadbent was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace cracks a nice hook into Broadbent's ribs.
Wallace tries to clinch but Broadbent is having none of it.
It looked like Broadbent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Broadbent keeps it at a distance.
Broadbent is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.#T4#
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Broadbent ducks down to avoid it.
Broadbent keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Broadbent staying out of range there.
Broadbent swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallace takes a swing at Broadbent's ribcage but misses.
Broadbent blocks a jab.
Broadbent is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Broadbent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Broadbent appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Broadbent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broadbent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Broadbent misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Broadbent's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Broadbent manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Broadbent on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Broadbent takes one to the chin there.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Broadbent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broadbent slips under a jab.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Broadbent uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broadbent throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Broadbent staying out of range there.
Broadbent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Broadbent saw that one coming.
It looked like Broadbent wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Broadbent takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Broadbent throws a shot to the body.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace moves to clinch but Broadbent breaks away
and Broadbent counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Broadbent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
As Wallace tries to get set, Broadbent tries to push him back and clinch up but Wallace manages to avoid the attempt.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadbent circles away.
Wallace throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Broadbent to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace throws a jab when Broadbent was well out of range.
Broadbent half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broadbent keeps the fight on the outside.
Broadbent was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Broadbent has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Broadbent.
Broadbent tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Broadbent moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Broadbent lands.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Broadbent moved out of range nicely.
Broadbent steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Broadbent tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Broadbent swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.#T4#
Broadbent tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Broadbent pulls Wallace into guard.
Steve Broadbent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerald Wallace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Broadbent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Broadbent has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Wallace doesn't defend quickly enough and Broadbent has managed to lock this one up! Can Wallace escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Broadbent on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Broadbent!
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