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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Spalding bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spalding throws a counter combo.
Spalding throws a series of strikes that have Mango backpedaling.
Spalding sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spalding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mango but Mango pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spalding lands a jab to Mango's midsection.#TD#
Mango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spalding napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Mango stalls from top position.
Mango's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mango working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Mango moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spalding is trying to control Mango's posture but Mango avoids it.
Spalding is trying to escape the position but Mango is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mango connects with the punch.
Mango lands a glancing blow to the side of Spalding's head.
Spalding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mango throws out the jab. #TD#
Mango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spalding bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Mango catches Spalding with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spalding lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mango throws the left hand but Spalding avoids the punch easily.
Mango throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spalding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mango misses the jab.
Spalding looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spalding ducks under a wild hook from Mango.
Mango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spalding defends well and Mango ends up having to push Spalding into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Spalding breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mango connects with a body shot.#T4#
Mango looks to score with a jab to the body but Spalding is just out of range.
Mango throws a right hand that misses
and Spalding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mango misses with a body shot.
Spalding fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnny Mango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spalding misses with a series of wild punches.
Spalding is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spalding chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mango can pounce on him.
Mango thuds his right hand into Spalding's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Mango will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mango throws a one two combo.
Mango staying out of range there.
Mango works the jab nicely.
Spalding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mango throws a lazy body kick
and Spalding counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mango throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango lands a nice hook to Spalding's body. Spalding takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Mango - just one landing.
Mango keeps Spalding at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Spalding uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mango.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango shoots in looking for a takedown but Spalding manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spalding lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spalding scores with a shot to the body.
Mango takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Spalding.
Spalding keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mango throws a body punch but Spalding moves out of range.
Spalding takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mango lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spalding's sensitive parts.
Mango connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spalding. Spalding circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spalding looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spalding lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mango circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Mango fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spalding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mango.
Mango slips under a jab from Spalding.
Spalding misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spalding lands a slapping body shot.
Mango misses with a wild combination.
Mango tries to land a front kick but Spalding steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mango scores with a body shot.
Spalding throws a right hand that Mango ducks under and follows up with a left that Mango also avoids with ease.
Mango appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spalding has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Mango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango misses with a body shot.
Spalding moves away from the strike by Mango.
Mango throws an off balance right hand
and Spalding counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mango swings for the body but Spalding moves out of range.
Spalding's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spalding scrambles back to his feet.
Spalding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mango scores with a jab. Spalding acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mango.
Mango avoids a kick to the body.
Harve Spalding is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Mango lands a nice looking body kick.
Mango thuds his shin into the meat of Spalding's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spalding in his tracks.
Mango swinging wildly here.
Spalding ducks right into an uppercut from Mango.
Mango swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spalding counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spalding takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spalding.
Mango connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mango dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mango looks to throw the jab but Spalding is out of range.
Spalding throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Mango.
Spalding is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mango cracks Spalding with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spalding avoids the body shot from Mango.
Spalding misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango looks to score with a jab to the body but Spalding is just out of range.
Mango scores with a leg kick.
Mango throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Mango lands the left hand.
Spalding uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mango.
Spalding doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mango pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spalding is looking for the big counter here.
Mango throws a looping overhand right but Spalding ducks down to avoid it.
Mango misses with a straight right.
Mango throws a hook to the side of Spalding's head but Spalding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Spalding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mango swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Spalding releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Mango.
Spalding has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mango.#T2#
Spalding lands a two punch combo.
Mango throws a big shot that misses.
Spalding feints the counter takedown.
Spalding blocks the body kick.
Spalding unleashes a big counter combination but Mango bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mango avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mango darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mango throws an off balance right hand
and Mango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Mango is winning the standup battle so far.
Crunch! Mango slams his shin into Spalding's torso.
Good exchange - Mango coming out on top.#T3#
Spalding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spalding throws a body shot but no joy.
Mango is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spalding displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mango throws out the jab.
Mango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spalding misses with a right hand
and Mango counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spalding thinking.
Mango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spalding takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spalding has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Mango.
Mango throws a right hand that Spalding ducks under and follows up with a left that Spalding also avoids with ease.
Spalding has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mango.
Mango dodges the punch combination from Spalding.
Johnny Mango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spalding can do to turn this around?#T4#
Spalding fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spalding throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mango counters with a straight right hand.
Spalding fails to land with a series of punches.
Spalding lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spalding.
Spalding takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab by Mango.
Mango lands a glancing blow to the side of Spalding's head.
Mango scores with a nice body kick.
That kick from Mango tenderised Spalding's leg. Spalding is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harve Spalding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mango throws a jab but it's blocked by Spalding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mango, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Johnny Mango!
Johnny Mango wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
ROCK FC 13
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Granes gets caught flat footed, as Mango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Granes is trying to keep Mango in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Granes postures up.
Mango working a defensive guard but Granes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Granes is chipping away with strikes.
Mango holds on to Granes's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Mango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Granes is working Mango over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mango takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Granes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mango!#T1#
Granes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Granes breaks from Mango's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mango is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Granes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mango really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Granes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Granes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Granes looking to finish Mango with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mango!
Granes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mango can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#Mango is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mango in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Mango is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mango covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 10
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Mango misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Short! But no joy.
Mango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Short has managed to clinch.
Short scores with a shot to the side of Mango's head.
Short scores with a shoulder strike.
Short lands with a light punch inside.
Short lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mango.
Mango blocks an uppercut.
Mango tries to land knees in the clinch but Short avoids the damage to the body.
Short lands a hook that snaps the head of Mango backwards.
Short lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mango or not.
Mango takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Short lands a hook that snaps the head of Mango backwards.
Short lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mango.
Mango is breathing heavily.
A short left from Short.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Short. #T1#
Short works on Mango's body with a couple of short punches.
Short lands with a left to the head.
Short lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Short lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Short on the inside.
Short softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Short.
Short lands a hook that snaps the head of Mango backwards. #ROC2#Mango is rocked!
Short lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mango backwards.
Oh Mango is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Short lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mango to his knees! Short keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Short!
Eric Short bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ROCK FC 7
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ou throws a head kick that misses
and Mango connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Mango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ou throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mango counters with a single leg into guard. Ou didn't expect that. #ES#
Ou has his feet on Mango's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ou could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ou tries to clinch but Mango is having none of it. #CL2#
Mango gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mango pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mango taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mango has had enough of the clinch but Ou keeps him there for the moment.
Ou blocks a body shot from Mango. #BC#
Ou breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mango. Mango obviously looking to wear him down.
Mango ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ou fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Mango releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##TD#
Ou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mango is trying to control Ou's posture but Ou avoids it.
Mango is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mango is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Ou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mango has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ou but great work by Mango.
Ou is trying to control Mango's posture but Mango avoids it.
Ou is not content to let Mango control the position.
Mango working away.
Ou is being controlled here.
Ou gets back to half guard.
Ou wants to control but Mango is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ou tries to get to full guard but Mango has control of the leg.
Mango throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mango is looking to advance position but Ou won't allow it.
Ou wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ou manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ou keeping moving, preventing Mango from controlling successfully.
Mango wants to pass the guard but Ou is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mango has managed to get both his arms back between Ou's legs - danger averted.
Ou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mango wants to clinch up but Ou keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Mango looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mango scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ou wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mango 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##TD#
Ou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mango's guard.
Mango is wriggling around but Ou manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Ou wants to pass to mount but Mango is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mango manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ou lands a couple of digs.
Ou wants to get up but he can't break Mango's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango trying to keep a closed guard but Ou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Mango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ou defends it easily.
Ou sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Mango keeping moving, preventing Ou from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ou has managed to get both his arms back between Mango's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mango working a defensive guard here.
Ou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mango works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mango manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ou manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnny Mango has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mango tries to free his leg and advance position but Ou is retaining full guard.
Ou keeping moving, preventing Mango from controlling successfully.
Ou 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.
Mango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mango preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mango is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mango is looking for a sweep. Ou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mango slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Mango throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ou uses it to pass to side control.
Ou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mango keeps working.
Mango manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Mango wants to take a breather but Ou is having none of it.
Ou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ou.
Ou wants to sweep but no luck.
Mango looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mango throwing strikes from guard but Ou blocks nicely.
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 Joe Ou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ou wants to clinch up but Mango keeps it at a distance.
Ou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mango lands a nice shot to the body.
Mango tries to close the distance and clinch but Ou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Ou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ou shoots in for a takedown but Mango shows good takedown defense.
Ou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mango lands a jab to Ou's midsection.
Mango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ou pinned against the cage. Ou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Mango on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ou swings widly with a right hand
and Mango counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ou shoots in for a takedown but Mango shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mango scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ou in his tracks. #CL2#
Mango closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mango misses with a body kick.
Mango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mango fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Ou gets tackled into the cage by Mango. Mango maintains the clinch.
Ou wants to take the fight to the mat but Mango manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ou is keeping busy.
Ou drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mango pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mango lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Mango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ou throws a head kick that misses
and Mango counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mango avoids it really well and circles away.
Mango fails with the takedown.
Ou seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mango comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mango is looking to clinch but Ou is avoiding it.
Mango connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ou momentarily.
Ou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mango counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ou thinking. #T3#
Ou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mango defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Ou as Mango shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mango. #TD#
Ou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mango looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mango manages to get back to half guard.
Mango is looking to improve his position.
Mango wants to control but Ou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Ou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mango tries to get to full guard but Ou has control of the leg.
Ou is looking to advance position but Mango won't allow it.
Mango regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mango is still trying to improve position.
Mango throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Mango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mango has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Mango!
The defeated Joe Ou had this to say: 'troll'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ekaku - that will leave a mark!
Mango on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Mango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Mango takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mango throws a leg kick but Ekaku checks it.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mango avoids it.
Mango misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ekaku was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mango.
Ekaku scoring well with a low kick there.
Mango dives in for a single leg takedown but Ekaku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mango tries to clinch up but Ekaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekaku motions for Mango to come forward. Ekaku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Mango looking to score a takedown here. Ekaku is defending well but Mango drives through and ends up in Ekaku's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mango wants to pass the guard but Ekaku is keeping the position.#T1#
Ekaku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku controlling Mango's posture.
Ekaku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mango pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku defends well and Mango ends up having to push Ekaku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Mango.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mango throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekaku's waist but Ekaku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mango off to one side.
Ekaku is looking to slow Mango down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Mango checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick there by Ekaku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ekaku.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango moves in looking to clinch but Ekaku pushes him off.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mango. That did some damage!
Mango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mango checks it well.
Ekaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mango sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mango misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Ekaku. #T3#
Mango throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mango has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ekaku defends it well.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekaku is looking to slow Mango down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Mango closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mango lands in his opponent's guard.
Ekaku keeping moving, preventing Mango from controlling successfully.
Mango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mango tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku is retaining full guard.
Ekaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mango throws a strike but Ekaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ekaku preventing the sweep.
Mango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ekaku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ekaku has managed to get both his arms back between Mango's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Mango shoots in for a takedown but Ekaku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Mango shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ekaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ekaku is not content to let Mango control the position.
Mango throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mango working the body and head with strikes.
The ground and pound from Mango seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango tries to advance to mount but Ekaku denies him.
Mango staying calm.#SUB2#
Mango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Mango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mango trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mango misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Johnny Mango has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mango tries for a kimura but Ekaku is defending well.
Mango working the ground and pound but Ekaku is defending the strikes.
Mango wants to control but Ekaku is keeping him busy.
Ekaku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mango on the ground.
Mango misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ekaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mango fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mango's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mango duly obliges.
Ekaku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mango.
Mango tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ekaku swivels and escapes.
Satoshi Ekaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Mango.
A bone on bone clash there as Mango blocks the leg kick.
Mango blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Mango checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Mango unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mango wants to clinch up but Ekaku keeps it at a distance.
Ekaku throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mango avoids it.
Mango takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Mango sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku.
Ekaku moves away from the strike by Mango.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mango counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mango wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku wants to hit a sweep here but Mango passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ekaku there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mango tries to control but Ekaku wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Mango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mango tries to clinch there but Ekaku circles away.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mango takes a step back to recover.
Mango checks a leg kick.
Mango checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Mango tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ekaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mango has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mango and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Mango's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mango shoots in looking for a takedown. Ekaku tries to sprawl out of it but Mango keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ekaku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ekaku thows a leg kick but Mango checks it #TD2#
and Mango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Ekaku pulls Mango in close to prevent any damage.
Ekaku looking to control.
#T1#
Mango wants to control from the top but Ekaku keeps moving.
Ekaku controls Mango momentarily but Mango frees himself.
Mango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mango trying to control but Ekaku is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Mango tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekaku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Mango takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ekaku wants to slow Mango down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Mango.
Johnny Mango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mango misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Mango.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekaku.
Mango checks the leg kick.
Mango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku can pounce on him.
Ekaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mango checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mango fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Mango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mango steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
Mango's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mango shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ekaku defends it nicely.#T3#
Ekaku throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Mango counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ekaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Mango.
Mango trying to pass the guard but Ekaku defending well.
Ekaku tries to roll over but Mango keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Mango. #T4##SUB2#
Mango is trying to work for a kimura but Ekaku is defending well.
Mango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Mango is working for an americana but Ekaku has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mango was thinking about the submission.
Mango is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku is in guard.#REVR#
Mango has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Mango has his foot on Ekaku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekaku has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
After winning the bout, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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