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Event:
WPFA XLII: Estili vs Bleak
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baldelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD# Myles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Baldelli scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Myles manages to mount him!
Baldelli holds on for dear life, controlling Myles's posture momentarily. #SUB# Myles wants to finish this one by submission but Baldelli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myles. #SU# Myles is standing up, even though he is in mount. Myles looks to land a combination but Baldelli avoids it well. Myles misses with a head kick.
Luca Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Baldelli lands a nice looking body shot.
Myles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT2#It looks like Luca Myles has been cut. Myles works over Baldelli's head and body with a nice combination. Myles throws a combination that misses and Baldelli counters with a nice body shot. The crowd cheers as Baldelli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myles doesn't seem phased though. Baldelli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Myles is breathing heavily. Baldelli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Myles to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Myles looks to clinch but Baldelli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Myles taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vinny Baldelli! Vinny Baldelli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Dominance XI
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sauer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Sauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Myles is just out of range. Sauer throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Myles counters with a two punch combo. Some wild striking there from Myles.
Sauer misses with a body kick. Myles throws a big shot that misses. Myles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sauer backs up against the cage.
Sauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myles.
Sauer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Myles walks into a stiff left hand from Sauer.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Myles has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Myles shoots in and drives through. Sauer sprawls well. Myles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sauer throws a lazy head kick and Myles counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut. Sauer gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sauer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sauer. Myles attempts a counter takedown but Sauer avoids it well and moves away. Sauer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myles.
Myles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sauer as he jumps to the side. Sauer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1# A head kick misses from Sauer. Sauer throws a jab but it's blocked by Myles. Myles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sauer. #TD2# Myles tries to sprawl but Sauer drives through with a takedown into half guard. Myles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sauer with the ground and pound but Myles uses the opportunity to regain guard. Sauer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myles works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Myles has an active guard here but Sauer has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB# Myles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2# Myles is trying to maintain the position but Sauer is very close to passing his half guard. Sauer trying to control the pace. Myles trying to hold on to Sauer's head to control him but Sauer postures up.
Sauer throwing shots but Myles is blocking nicely. #T3# Myles tries to roll over but Sauer keeps him under control.#SUB2# Sauer is looking for a kimura but Myles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sauer to get the leverage. Sauer drops an elbow to the side of Myles's head. Sauer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Myles defending well though. Myles is looking to improve his position.
Myles won't allow Sauer to pass to mount. Sauer is looking to take a break and control but Myles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Sauer prevents Myles from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sauer lands a jab.#TD2# Sauer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Myles!#ES# Myles throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2# Sauer darts in and clinches Myles up against the cage. Sauer scores with a shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Sauer.
Sauer swings wildly with an uppercut but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Sauer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sig Sauer will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Myles shoots for a takedown but Sauer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sig Sauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Myles stuffs the takedown attempt from Sauer. Sauer gets slowly back to his feet. Sauer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Myless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Myles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sauer counters with a body kick. Sauer misses with a wild body shot. Myles misses with an uppercut. Sauer saw that one coming. Myles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myles wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2# Sauer gets the takedown into side control. Myles wants to get back to his feet but Sauer drags him back down. Sauer trying to control the position but Myles is working away. Myles sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Myles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Myles wants to get back to full guard. Sauer thows a huge punch but Myles dodges it nicely.
Myles is not content to let Sauer control the position. Myles wants to control but Sauer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sauer trying to control the pace. Myles pushes Sauer off looking to stand but Sauer dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sauer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sauer misses with a few strikes there.
Sauer looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Myles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sauer won't be happy with that. #SUB# Myles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Myles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Myles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sauer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Myles but great work by Sauer.#T3# Sauer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Myles's shoulder. That is not cool. Sauer throws a strike aimed at the side of Myles's head but Myles avoids it well. Myles is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Myles regains half guard. Sauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Myles won't allow Sauer to pass to mount. #SUB2# Sauer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Myles still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Myles has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Sauer can't do much from the bottom here. #T4# Myles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Myles trying to control the action but Sauer is working from the bottom. An elbow from Myles crashes against the mat.
#SUB# Myles tries for a kimura but Sauer is defending well. Myles working away. Myles wants to control but Sauer is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Sauer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Sauer shoots in looking for a takedown but Myles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sauer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Luca Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Myles shoots in and drives through. Sauer sprawls well. Sauer counters with a body kick. Myles just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Sauer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Myles, pushing him back against the cage. Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myles's elbow. Sauer stalling in the clinch.
Sauer prevents Myles from breaking the clinch. Sauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sauer tries to work over Myles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Myles's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sauer effectively controlling the action here. Sauer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Sauer pressing his opponent against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Sauer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sauer tries to work over Myles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Sauer working some nice short punches in the clinch. Myles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sauer taking a breather. Sauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Myles controls his hands.
Sauer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Sauer is struggling to control the position. Sauer controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sig Sauer. Sauer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sauer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Myles shoots in for a takedown but Sauer shows good takedown defense. Sauer tries to clinch up but Myles circles away and keeps his distance. Myles throws a combination that misses and Sauer counters with a two punch combo. Sauer throws a right and a left that Myles avoids nicely. Sauer blocks a leg kick. Myles has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Myles scores with a three punch combo!
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! Myles blocks a jab.#T3# Myles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sauer defends it nicely. Myles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sauer as he jumps to the side. Sauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Sauer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. No joy there for Sauer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sauer is looking to land body kicks. Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sauer counters with a body kick.#CL2# Sauer drives through and clinches with Myles against the cage.
Sauer working aggressively here.
Myles stalling in the clinch but Sauer improves position. #T4# Sauer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Myles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauer checks a leg kick. Sauer with a jab. Sauer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Sauer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myles napping and manages to drive through into side control! This has been an exciting period of action! Myles tries to escape but Sauer is in control. Sig Sauer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Myles misses with a strike from the bottom. Sauer trying to control the action but Myles is working from the bottom. Myles gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Sig Sauer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Sauer 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sig Sauer! Jumping up and down and very excited, Sig Sauer waved his t-shirt featuring Dark Knight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Biden vs. Fitzgerald
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Myles lands with a slapping head kick. #TD2# Sharty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sharty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Myles's shoulder. That is not cool. Sharty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Sharty cracks Myles with a big elbow. Sharty lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Myles down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Myles tries to bench press Sharty off him but Sharty keeps the position. Myles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sharty slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Sharty wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sharty is on top in guard.
#REVB# Sharty is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Sharty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myles's head. Myles controls Sharty momentarily but Sharty frees himself. #SUB# Myles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharty 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. Sharty is working Myles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sharty stays in close to Myles's body and controls the position. Myles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sharty is controlling him. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sharty showing good wrestling skills to control the position. It looks like Sharty might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Sharty postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Sharty 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. #T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Myles scores with a hook to the body. Sharty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty. Sharty dodges the punch combination from Myles.
Sharty is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myles. We've been told by Myles's head coaches at Average Joe’s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sharty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Myles throws a right and a left that Sharty avoids nicely. Sharty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4# Myles misses with a combination
#TD2# and Sharty counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sharty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Sharty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sharty controlling the pace. Sharty scoring with strikes to the body and head. Myles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sharty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Myles tries to kick Sharty off but Sharty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Sharty works his foot free and advances to mount. Sharty controlling from the full mount. Sharty is in the full mount, landing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Sharty will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2# Sharty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Myles quickly recovers to half guard. Sharty seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Myles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Sharty controlling the pace. Sharty working the head and body with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Myles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharty scores with a couple of nice shots. Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Myles has hold of Sharty's hands but Sharty slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Ground and pound from Sharty. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice strikes from Sharty there. Sharty not doing much here.
Sharty lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1# Sharty lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Myles is rocked! Sharty is nestled in close to Myles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Oh Myles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sharty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sharty works his way into side control. You can see the frustration on Myles's face as Sharty controls the position. Sharty working the body and head with strikes. Sharty cracks Myles with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Sharty immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Myles is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Sharty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Sharty! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Reign
Date: Jul 30, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Senior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myles defends it nicely. Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Senior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myles defends it well. Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles cracks a nice hook into Senior's ribs. Myles swinging wildly here.
Myles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Senior doesn't seem bothered though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myles throws a nice looking combination but Senior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Senior! But no joy. Myles throws a nice looking combination but Senior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Senior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Myles avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Myles tries to bum rush Senior with a series of wild strikes but Senior uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Senior! But no joy. Senior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD# Myles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Senior to the ground. Myles is now in Senior's guard. Myles is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Myles wants to control from the top but Senior keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Senior can't keep his opponent in guard - Myles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB# Myles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Senior has managed to free his arm - good work. Senior is not content to let Myles control the position.#SUB2# Senior looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Senior has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Myles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Senior on the ground. Senior won't allow Myles to pass to mount. #T2##SUB# Myles is looking for a kimura here.
Myles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Senior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Myles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Myles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Senior is just riding it out for now. Myles eventually gives up the hold. #SU# Myles stands up out of the half guard. Nice takedown defense from Myles. No joy for Senior on that attempt. As Senior looks to move away, Myles throws a big counter combo but Senior just gets out of the way. Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Senior. Myles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2# Senior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Senior looks winded!#T3# Myles pushes Senior off looking to stand but Senior dives back in and keeps control.
Myles gets back to full guard.
#SUB2# Senior drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Myles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Senior has Myles in his guard.#REVR##SU# Senior is working an open guard so Myles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Myles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Myles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# Myles lands with a nice combination. Senior backs away looking to recover.#TD# Senior gets caught napping as Myles dives in and scores a takedown. Senior manages to retain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Myles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Myles working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Myles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Myles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Myles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU# Myles stands up and we're back to a striking position. Senior takes one to the side of the head.
#TD# Myles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Senior is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myles. Senior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD# Myles drops Senior with a beautiful combination! Senior stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Myles is looking for the KO!#ROC#Senior is rocked! Myles is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Myles shuts the power down on Senior. Lights out, game over! Myles is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luca Myles! |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Duel
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Left hook, right uppercut from Myles. #CL2# Krakenik moves into the clinch successfully.
Myles goes for a takedown attempt but Krakenik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myles swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Krakenik moves into the clinch. Krakenik blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakenik is working Myles over against the cage.#BC2# Krakenik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Krakenik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1# Nice sprawl there from Krakenik as Myles shoots in. Myles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakenik was well out of range. Poor timing from Myles. Myles misses with a hook
letting Krakenik counter with a right hand. Myles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krakenik. Myles throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Krakenik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A shot to the body from Myles misses and Krakenik counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Krakenik gets in close and instigates a clinch. Myles wants to break free but Krakenik has control.
Krakenik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krakenik dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2# A frustrated look appears on Myles's face as he tries to break the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Krakenik.
Myles is trying to drag Krakenik to the mat but Krakenik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away. Krakenik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myles up against the cage.#T3# Krakenik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik is controlling him. Krakenik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Krakenik looks to throw an elbow but misses. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik has him pressed against the cage. Krakenik misses with some punches.
Krakenik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Krakenik stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Myles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozko Krakenik dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Myles misses with a few strikes there.
#TD# Myles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Krakenik wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Myles wants to get up but he can't break Krakenik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Krakenik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Myles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Krakenik has a closed guard, preventing Myles from standing up. Myles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krakenik swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krakenik 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. Krakenik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Myles. Myles 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. Myles preventing the sweep. #T1# Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakenik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Sloppy strikes from Myles. Those never looked like landing. Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles misses the shot to the body. Luca Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Myles tries to land a front kick but Krakenik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Krakenik slips a jab and a cross from Myles.
Myles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakenik avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# Krakenik is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myles fails with a takedown attempt. Myles with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Krakenik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Krakenik. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away. Krakenik working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3##BC2# Krakenik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Myles throws a nice looking combination but Krakenik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Krakenik appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Krakenik rushes Myles and presses him up against the cage.#TD2# Krakenik pulls guard successfully.
Myles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Krakenik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Krakenik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Myles 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. Myles seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Krakenik is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4# Myles is trying to keep Krakenik in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krakenik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Krakenik scoring with punches to the head and body. Krakenik lands a couple of elbows. Krakenik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Myles looking to control.
Krakenik cracks Myles with a solid left hand. Myles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krakenik is controlling him. #SUB# Myles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krakenik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Krakenik landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jozko Krakenik will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Myles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Krakenik has Myles up against the cage in a clinch.
Krakenik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krakenik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Myles is trying to break the clinch but Krakenik has him pressed against the cage. #T1# Krakenik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Krakenik tries to throw a body punch but Myles avoids it by throwing Krakenik back against the cage. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Myles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krakenik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Krakenik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away.#TD2# Krakenik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myles uses from the top position. Krakenik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2# Krakenik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myles defends it easily. Jozko Krakenik has got the better of the ground game so far. Myles throwing strikes from guard but Krakenik blocks nicely. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krakenik is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Myles 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# Krakenik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krakenik postures up and lands a big shot to Myles's brow. Jozko Krakenik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Krakenik's corner is telling him to maintain position. Krakenik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB# Myles is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Krakenik frees his head nicely. Oh but Myles has switched to an armbar! Krakenik is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luca Myles! |
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Event:
A&E: Rising Stars II
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Both fighters circling a little - Rambeau finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Myles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rambeau. Rambeau obviously looking to wear him down.
Rambeau misses with a body kick. Myles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Myles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rambeau tries to avoid it but Myles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rambeau to the ground. Rambeau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rambeau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Rambeau with a nice calf kick. Rambeau throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Rambeau misses with a body kick. Myles takes a swing at Rambeau's ribcage but misses. Rambeau thumps Myles with a low kick. Eli Rambeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rambeau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Myles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We've been hearing reports that Myles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Rambeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rambeau with the inside leg kick. Myles steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rambeau. That one must have hurt. Myles misses with the combination.
#T1# Myles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. That kick from Rambeau tenderised Myles's leg. Myles is trying to keep his angry face on. Rambeau throws a body kick that misses. Rambeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rambeau scores with a push kick. Myles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Myles is breathing heavily. Rambeau scores with a push kick.#CL2# Rambeau moves into the clinch. Rambeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rambeau. Rambeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Myles backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right from Rambeau. Myles tries to break the clinch but Rambeau is controlling the position. #T2# Rambeau pushes Myles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right from Rambeau on the inside. Rambeau lands a shoulder strike. Rambeau lands a left hand.
Rambeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Myles backwards. A short uppercut from Rambeau. A frustrated look appears on Myles's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rambeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Myles is rocked! Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Myles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rambeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Myles. A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles. Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Myles blocking some punches.
Rambeau misses with some punches.
Rambeau throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau. A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles. Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Rambeau misses with the head strike.
Rambeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Myles uses good head movement to avoid it. Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambeau. A head punch blocked on the inside by Myles. Rambeau misses with a hook from the clinch. Myles blocking some punches.
Myles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rambeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myles is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rambeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Myles seems to have got his legs back now. Still in the clinch, Rambeau scores with a nice short uppercut. Rambeau creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Myles's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Myles drops to his knees and Rambeau pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Rambeau! An out of breath Eli Rambeau 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:
A&E's MARQUEE 1: The Beginning
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Jaqeli. Myles does a little dance to reset his feet. Jaqeli misses with a left hand and Myles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaqeli thinking. Myles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaqeli's waist but Jaqeli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myles off to one side. Myles lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaqeli's head. Myles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A right-left combo lands from Myles. Myles tries for a takedown but Jaqeli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jaqeli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Myles shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him. A thudding body kick lands there by Myles!
Jaqeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myles manages to avoid it. Jaqeli scores with a shot to the body.
Myles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. No luck with that takedown attempt from Myles. #T1# Jaqeli misses with a wild body shot. Myles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Myles lands a body shot.
Jaqeli stuffs the takedown. Jaqeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Myles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaqeli doesn't seem bothered though. Jaqeli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myles. Davit Jaqeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jaqeli lands with a hook. Myles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jaqeli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Myles rather than just go for the knockout. Jaqeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myles has a takedown stuffed. Myles dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Myles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2# Jaqeli misses with a straight right. Jaqeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myles. Myles shoots in for a takedown but Jaqeli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jaqeli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaqeli wants it to stay on the feet. Luca Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Myles lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Myles ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jaqeli scores with a hook to the body. Myles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Myles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaqeli.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Myles has been cut. A nice combination there by Myles.
Myles has a takedown stuffed. Jaqeli looks like he wants to counter punch here. Myles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jaqeli tries to avoid it but Myles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jaqeli to the ground. Jaqeli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3# Myles misses with a takedown attempt - Jaqeli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Myles is breathing heavily. Myles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaqeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Myles tries for a takedown but Jaqeli circles away easily#CL2# and Jaqeli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jaqeli. Jaqeli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Good body shot from Jaqeli.
A short body shot lands from Jaqeli as the two fighters clinch.
Jaqeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4##BC2# Jaqeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Myles!
Myles throws a series of punches but Jaqeli avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jaqeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myles moves away. It looked like Myles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaqeli. Myles shoots in for a double leg but Jaqeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A little jabbing left from Jaqeli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Myles works over Jaqeli's head and body with a nice combination. Myles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Myles scores with a punch to the head. Jaqeli misses with a wild body shot. Myles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Nice sprawl there from Jaqeli as Myles shoots in. Myles with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Myles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jaqeli's head. Myles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaqeli leaves Myles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Myles misses with a wild combination.
Myles misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Jaqeli counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jaqeli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Jaqeli effectively controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myles is trying to break the clinch but Jaqeli has him pressed against the cage. #T1# A short right from Jaqeli. A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jaqeli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Myles. A nice right hand lands inside from Jaqeli. Nice body punch from Jaqeli - that landed with a thud.
Myles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luca Myles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jaqeli presses Myles against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Myles wants to take the fight to the mat but Jaqeli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# A nice left hand lands by Jaqeli.
Jaqeli lands a left hand.
#BC2# Jaqeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jaqeli misses the shot to the body. Myles lands a nice shot to the body.
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! Myles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaqeli back to the cage. Myles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Myles has his takedown stuffed#CL2# and Jaqeli counters by moving into the clinch. Jaqeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Myles avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Jaqeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Myles misses. Myles lands with a nice combination. Jaqeli backs away looking to recover.#T3# Myles ducks under a wild hook from Jaqeli. Myles lands a head kick!
Myles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Myles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaqeli is fending him off so far but Myles persists. Nope, Jaqeli circles away and we're back to standing. Myles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jaqeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Myles counters with a series of strikes. Jaqeli will be more careful next time no doubt. Myles is working the combinations to good effect here. Myles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Jaqeli lands a nice hook to Myles's body. Myles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Myles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaqeli sprawls well. Jaqeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Myles gets slowly back to his feet. Jaqeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4# Jaqeli lands a really nice looking cross but Myles seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Myles throws a right and a left that both miss. Myles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Myles fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaqeli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Myles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Myles misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Jaqeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A telegraphed right hand from Jaqeli misses the target. Myles throws a right hand that Jaqeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaqeli also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davit Jaqeli will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut. That's time! Myles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3# A jab lands there for Myles. Myles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Myles slips a jab and a cross from Jaqeli.
Myles throws a series of strikes that have Jaqeli backpedaling.
Myles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaqeli eats them both and turns towards Myles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Myles misses with a two punch combination.
Jaqeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Myles misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jaqeli throws a body punch but Myles moves out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Myles. Myles goes for a double leg but Jaqeli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaqeli continues to drive forward.#T1# Myles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jaqeli gets in close and tags Myles with a short punch that almost sends Myles to the mat! Oh Myles is in big trouble! He turns his back on Jaqeli, trying to create some distance but Jaqeli rushes him, striking wildly and Myles goes down! The referee tackles Jaqeli into the cage to end the fight! Jaqeli is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davit Jaqeli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Myles throws a body punch but Pratoomwong moves out of range. Myles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pratoomwong's half guard. Myles maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pratoomwong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Myles has cracked it and Pratoomwong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Myles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luca Myles! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kelly shoots in but no luck this time. Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly. Myles misses with a kick to the body.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myles defends well and Kelly ends up having to push Myles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly fails with the takedown and Myles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Myles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage. Myles is trying to pull guard but Kelly has him pressed against the cage. Myles prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kelly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kelly manages to end up in side control. Kelly staying calm. Kelly swings around for an armbar but Myles sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kelly's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kelly has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Kelly is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Kelly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myles pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myles's efforts to push away. Myles blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kelly pulls guard. Kelly managing to control the position. Myles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Myles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Myles would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly is pulling down on Myles's head. It's preventing any offense from Myles, at least for the moment. Myles is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him. Myles wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Myles sprawls well. He's pushed Kelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Myles defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Myles, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Myles against the cage but Myles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely. Myles moves into range and clinches up with Kelly. Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Myles is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Myles 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.
Myles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myles lands a jab-cross combination. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kelly blocks a jab. Myles tries to sprawl but Kelly drives through with a takedown into half guard. Myles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily. Kelly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Myles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ground and pound from Kelly. Myles is trying to stand.
Kelly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kelly. Kelly prevents Myles from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Kelly winds up and cracks Myles with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Myles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kelly scores with a couple of nice shots. Kelly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kelly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Myles sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Myles misses with a few strikes there.
Myles throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range. Kelly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myles sprawls well. Myles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kelly gets slowly back to his feet. No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly dodges the punch combination from Myles.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Myles pushes his down on his head and steps out. Myles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly. Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly. Kelly closes the distance and pushes Myles back into the cage. Kelly lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Luca Myles has been cut. Kelly has Myles pressed against the cage, preventing Myles from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kelly wants a takedown.
Myles tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage. Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly.
Myles tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position. Kelly prevents Myles from breaking the clinch. Myles tries to pull guard but Kelly holds him up against the cage and eventually Myles drops back down to his feet.
Myles is defending well against a takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kelly misses with an elbow over the top. Kelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myles pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luca Myles will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luca Myles's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt. Myles throws a right and a left that both miss. Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myles.
Kelly is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Myles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Kelly tries to counter it with a takedown but Myles pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kelly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Myles throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A left and a right from Myles both land. Nice combination. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly. Luca Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kelly. Myles has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Myles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Myles fails to land the takedown. Myles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Myles misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely. Kelly shoots in and drives through. Myles sprawls well. Kelly has a takedown stuffed. Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kelly fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A combination from Myles does no damage. Myles throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely. Myles misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Myles. A little feinted left hand from Myles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Luca Myles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Myles throws a body shot but no joy. Kelly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myles but Myles pushes him off and we're back to square one. Myles misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Myles misses with a straight left. Myles looks to land a combination. Kelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Myles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myles is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Myles circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Myles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Myles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively. Luca Myles is winning the standup battle so far. Myles clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage. Kelly tries for a takedown. No joy.
Myles is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him. Myles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Myles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Myles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myles tries to circle away but Kelly has him pinned against the cage. Kelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kelly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myles prevents it.
Myles gets underhooks to prevent Kelly's takedown attempt.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myless head. Myles working hard to break the clinch. Kelly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Myles is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Jimmy Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Luca Myles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Myles wants to get back to his feet but Kelly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight! Luca Myles showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Myles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Myles! |
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