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Event:
Byzantium 18
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Ibubesi throws a hook but Deuce avoids it easily.
Deuce wants to counter the offense by Ibubesi and move into the clinch position.
Ibubesi swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Deuce counters with a shoot takedown. Ibubesi fights it but they end up in guard.
Ibubesi controls Deuce momentarily but Deuce frees himself.
Deuce working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ibubesi is looking for a triangle but Deuce pushes his legs off easily.
Ibubesi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Deuce 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.
Ibubesi is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Deuce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibubesi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ibubesi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Deuce trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibubesi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibubesi is trying to keep Deuce in close.
#SUB#
Ibubesi working for a triangle but Deuce defends it easily.
Deuce wants to control from the top but Ibubesi keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ibubesi looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Ibubesi closes the distance and clinches.
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Deuce.
Ibubesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Deuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibubesi lands a left hand.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi is pressed up against the cage. Deuce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ibubesi down to the mat. Ibubesi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ibubesi moves into the clinch.
Ibubesi is pressed up against the cage. Deuce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ibubesi down to the mat. Ibubesi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Ibubesi closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A short right from Ibubesi on the inside.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Deuce wants a takedown but no success here.
Mandla Ibubesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Deuce.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a left hand.
#CUT#It looks like Aaron Deuce has been cut.
Ibubesi working aggressively here.
Deuce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibubesi misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Deuce turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deuce manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibubesi tries to improve position but can't.
Ibubesi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deuce on the ground.#SUB2#
Deuce wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ibubesi, who protects the arm well.
Ibubesi struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB2#
Deuce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ibubesi is trying to control Deuce's posture but Deuce avoids it.
Ibubesi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ibubesi tries to get out of the position.
Ibubesi tries to improve position but can't.
Deuce working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Deuce working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Ibubesi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Deuce's cut.
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##CL#
Ibubesi instigates a clinch.
Deuce blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ibubesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Deuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Deuce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibubesi misses with a body punch.
Deuce blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Deuce.
Deuce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Deuce blocking some punches.
Deuce is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ibubesi is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi. #T1#
Deuce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ibubesi has him pressed against the cage.
Ibubesi lands an uppercut.
Ibubesi pushes Deuce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi is struggling to control the position.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deuce backwards.
Ibubesi tries a body shot but Deuce blocks it.
Deuce has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibubesi after a bit of a struggle.
Ibubesi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibubesi pushes Deuce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deuce backwards.
Ibubesi gets through Deuce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deuce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibubesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mandla Ibubesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Deuce.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deuce.
Deuce is breathing heavily.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deuce backwards.
Mandla Ibubesi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Ibubesi on the inside. #ROC#Deuce is rocked!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deuce is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibubesi finish him?
Ibubesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Ibubesi as the two fighters clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a left to the head.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deuce can do to turn this around?
Ibubesi slowing the pace effectively.
Ibubesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibubesi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Deuce with a big uppercut! Deuce tries to clinch up but Ibubesi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Deuce to the mat! Deuce covers up and Ibubesi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mandla Ibubesi!
A very excited looking Mandla Ibubesi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
FJCP 2
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to bum rush Deuce with a series of wild strikes but Deuce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to pull guard but Deuce holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Deuce breaks the clinch.
Deuce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of Rock in the buildup to the fight.
Jones tries to clinch but Deuce moves away #TD#
and Deuce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deuce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deuce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deuce trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deuce trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1#
Deuce stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deuce in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Deuce landing a few strikes.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deuce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to buck Deuce off but Deuce is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deuce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Deuce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Deuce tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deuce is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Deuce scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Deuce has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Deuce is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Deuce hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aaron Deuce!
Aaron Deuce managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: The 3rd Aftermath
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Deuce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Deuce is now in Brown's guard.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Deuce is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deuce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown is pushing Deuce's head away, looking to escape. Deuce manages to hold on to the position though.
Deuce trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Deuce wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown bucks up and tries to throw Deuce off but instead Deuce has got his back!#SUB#
Deuce has his arm under Brown's chin here. Game over son! Deuce squeezes tightly and Brown is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aaron Deuce!
Aaron Deuce gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deuce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deuce staying out of range there.
Youngblood works Deuce's body with a nice hook.
Youngblood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deuce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deuce doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Youngblood. Deuce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deuce.
Deuce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Youngblood sprawls and moves away.
Deuce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Youngblood throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Deuce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deuce being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Deuce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Youngblood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Youngblood is pulling down on Deuce's head. It's preventing any offense from Deuce, at least for the moment.
Deuce wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Deuce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deuce controlling the action here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Deuce is thwarting Youngblood's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Deuce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Youngblood 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.
Youngblood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet.
Deuce throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Deuce is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Deuce 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.
#T3#
Deuce stops Youngblood from getting back to his feet.
Youngblood is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Deuce jumps into side control!
Youngblood struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Deuce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Youngblood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deuce working the ground and pound but Youngblood is defending the strikes. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Youngblood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Deuce has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Deuce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Youngblood is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Youngblood wants to control but Deuce postures up.
Youngblood wants to get back to his feet but Deuce drags him back down.#SUB#
Deuce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Youngblood is trying to control Deuce's posture but Deuce avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Youngblood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Deuce 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#
Youngblood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deuce.
Youngblood connects with the punch.
Deuce moves in looking to clinch but Youngblood pushes him off.
Deuce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricky Youngblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deuce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Youngblood.
Deuce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deuce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblood.
Deuce defending well as Youngblood loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood scores with a nice head shot.
Youngblood throws a jab but it's blocked by Deuce.
Youngblood lands with a nice combination. Deuce backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Youngblood. That snapped Deuce's head back.
Youngblood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Youngblood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deuce on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Youngblood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deuce doesn't seem phased though.
Youngblood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Deuce is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Deuce has been cut.
Deuce gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Youngblood points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Deuce wakes up just in time to hear Youngblood thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Youngblood!
Ricky Youngblood 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:
A&E: Rising Stars III
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vesalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deuce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vesalainen sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Deuce gets caught napping as Vesalainen dives in and scores a takedown. Deuce manages to retain guard.
Vesalainen wants to control from the top but Deuce keeps moving.
Vesalainen postures up in Deuce's guard and throws a big left but Deuce blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Deuce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vesalainen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vesalainen looking to control.
#T1#
Vesalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deuce is one step ahead there.
Deuce postures up in Vesalainen's guard and throws a big left but Vesalainen blocks it.
Vesalainen keeping moving, preventing Deuce from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deuce postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deuce throws a big elbow that misses.
Vesalainen looking to control.
Deuce has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Deuce 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.
Vesalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vesalainen trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Vesalainen has his foot on Deuce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deuce works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deuce slips nicely into half guard.
Vesalainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deuce is looking to advance position but Vesalainen won't allow it.
Vesalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vesalainen trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vesalainen closes the distance and clinches up with Deuce, looking for a takedown. Vesalainen pushes Deuce against the cage but Deuce circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deuce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vesalainen scores with a nice strike.#T3#
No luck for Vesalainen with that takedown attempt.
Vesalainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deuce as he avoids it easily.
Aaron Deuce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vesalainen.
Deuce tries to clinch but Vesalainen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vesalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deuce tries to close the distance and clinch but Vesalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vesalainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Deuce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vesalainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Deuce tries to avoid it but Vesalainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Deuce to the ground. Deuce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vesalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Deuce tries to counter with a takedown but Vesalainen is quick to defend against it.
Deuce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vesalainen feints the counter takedown.
Vesalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deuce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vesalainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Deuce sprawls well. He's pushed Vesalainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deuce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vesalainen swivels and escapes.
Vesalainen with the counter takedown but Deuce avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deuce throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Vesalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Deuce will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vesalainen tries for a takedown but Deuce sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deuce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vesalainen dives in and grabs Deuce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deuce pushes down on Vesalainen's head and hops out.
Deuce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vesalainen misses with a straight left.
Deuce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Vesalainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aaron Deuce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vesalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deuce's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesalainen winds up and cracks Deuce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deuce wants to control but Vesalainen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Vesalainen winds up and cracks Deuce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deuce is looking to control Vesalainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deuce avoid being mounted?
Vesalainen throwing shots but Deuce is blocking nicely.
Vesalainen thows a huge punch but Deuce dodges it nicely.
Deuce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vesalainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vesalainen wants to take a breather but Deuce is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deuce wants to control but Vesalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deuce manages to get to full guard.
Deuce is trying to keep Vesalainen in close.
Deuce keeping moving, preventing Vesalainen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deuce dives in and grabs Vesalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vesalainen pushes down on Deuce's head and hops out.
Deuce leaves Vesalainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron Deuce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Vesalainen.#T3##TD2#
Vesalainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vesalainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deuce defending well though.
Vesalainen with the ground and pound but Deuce uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vesalainen cracks Deuce with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Vesalainen throws a sloppy strike and Deuce has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Vesalainen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Deuce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Deuce!
Aaron Deuce took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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!
Mountain lands with a straight right. Deuce didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Deuce has been cut.
Mountain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mountain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deuce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Deuce.
Mountain cracks Deuce on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Deuce falls backwards against the cage. Mountain follows up with more strikes that drop Deuce to his knees. Mountain keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Deuce! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaki Mountain!
A victorious Kaki Mountain 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:
A&E: Rising Stars I
Date: Jun 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deuce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Deuce.#TD2#
Gruff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deuce on his heels. He'll look to pass Deuce's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Deuce is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gruff is pressed up against the cage. Deuce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gruff down to the mat. Gruff avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gruff wants to clinch
and Deuce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gruff's knee momentarily.
Gruff shoots in and drives through. Deuce sprawls well.
Deuce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Deuce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gruff. #CL2#
Gruff moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gruff lands a nice uppercut.
Deuce wants to take the fight to the mat but Gruff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Deuce ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Deuce no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Deuce is pulling down on Gruff's head. It's preventing any offense from Gruff, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruff trying to control the position from guard on top but Deuce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gruff throws a big right hand that misses.
Deuce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gruff's guard. #REVR##T2#
Deuce with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Deuce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deuce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gruff controls Deuce momentarily but Deuce frees himself.
Gruff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gruff wants to stand but Deuce is controlling the position.
Deuce is pushing down on Gruff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gruff is fighting to maintain full guard but Deuce has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gruff is concentrating on defense, preventing Deuce from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Deuce in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Deuce is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gruff has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Deuce is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Deuce looking to control but Gruff is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deuce raining down hammerfists from mount.
Gruff is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deuce thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Deuce is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Gruff is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Deuce! |
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