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Event:
DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura lands a jab.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura lands a slapping body shot.
Nakamura has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a low kick, right behind Nakamura 's knee.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura doesn't manage to clinch there - Navarro circles away.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a two punch combo.
Nakamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Navarro.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamura or not.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Navarro missing with knees to the body.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
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!
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Nakamura's head.
A shot in the inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Navarro. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Navarro.
Navarro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Navarro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws a lazy head kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Navarro feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro blocks the body kick.
Navarro misses the jab.#T1#
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideki Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakamura misses the target.
Navarro connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Navarro jabs at Nakamura's body.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Nakamura backing away here, and Navarro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Navarro to the mat! Navarro manages to get full guard.
Nakamura throws a strike but Navarro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nakamura pulls Navarro in to control the position.
Navarro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Navarro is fighting to break Nakamura's control of his arms but Nakamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Navarro preventing the sweep.
Nakamura wants to get back to his feet but Navarro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nakamura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nakamura trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakamura pushes down on Navarro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nakamura tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Nakamura prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Navarro keeping control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Navarro.
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Navarro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Nakamura shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Nakamura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro lands with a kick to the temple. Nakamura shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Nakamura saw that one coming.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Navarro.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Navarro flicks out a counter leg kick but Nakamura steps away.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
Navarro lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakamura throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamura.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Navarro.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Nakamura misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navarro as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hideki Nakamura.
I think Navarro 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 114 Pinks vs Martin
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves lands a jab to the head.
Graves misses with a low kick.
Graves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Graves ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Graves.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves presses Navarro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Graves.#T1##TD#
Navarro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Graves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Navarro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves seems keen to control Navarro's posture.
I've been told that Navarro has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Graves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Navarro prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves keeping control of the position.
Graves trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Navarro avoids a kick to the body.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Graves moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNavarro.
Terrance Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Navarro's side.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Graves's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Graves lands a jab.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
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 Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Graves.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Navarro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Navarro.
Graves is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Navarro takes a step back to recover.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Navarro. Navarro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graves tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Graves misses with the body kick
and Navarro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Navarro wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark!
Graves looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Graves if he has to take too many more of those.
Graves slips a straight right by Navarro.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Graves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Graves misses with a looping right.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves misses with a left hand
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Navarro feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves looks to throw a body kick
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Graves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Navarro throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Navarro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Graves doesn't seem phased though.
Graves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Terrance Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Graves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
Graves misses with a hook.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Graves on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Graves keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt - Navarro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Graves misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graves thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Graves swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graves scrambles back to his feet.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves throws the kick towards the body but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrance Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a wild body kick that Navarro sees coming a mile off.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Graves is wise to it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a leg kick
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A head kick misses from Navarro. #TD#
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Navarro is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves takes a little break here. Navarro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Graves working away.#T4#
Graves wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Navarro's face as Graves controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves scores with a jab.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves connects with the punch.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Graves.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terrance Graves.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Graves!
A relieved looking Terrance Graves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Aho tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Aho thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Aho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aho misses with a kick to the body
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy body kick from Navarro #TD2#
so Aho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aho looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Aho trying to control the position from guard on top but Navarro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Aho is looking to pass into half guard but Navarro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Navarro is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Navarro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aho wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Aho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Aho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aho trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Navarro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Navarro won't allow Aho to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Aho working for a triangle but Navarro defends it easily.
Aho wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Navarro defends well.
Aho keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Aho instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Aho works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aho trying to control but Navarro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Navarro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aho, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Aho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Navarro stacks Aho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Navarro!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Aho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Aho slips the punch.
Aho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Aho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Navarro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Navarro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Navarro struggling a bit here.
Navarro holds on to Aho's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aho has an Americana. Navarro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aho is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aho hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Niklas Aho! |
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Event:
DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Brooks connects with a solid leg kick.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Brooks's belly button to the back.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brooks.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
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!#CL2#
Brooks closes the distance and pushes Navarro back into the cage.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro. #BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Brooks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Brooks lands a head shot.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooks throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Brooks dips to his left and cracks Navarro with an uppercut!
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro lands a jab to Brooks's midsection.
Brooks throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Navarro counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro is looking to wear down Brooks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Navarro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Brooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brooks tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Brooks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Navarro.
Navarro lunges at Brooks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brooks's hand.
Navarro looks to land a combination but Brooks avoids it well.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brooks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick which misses Navarro's front leg but catches the back leg as Navarro tries to avoid it.
Brooks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Navarro moves out of range of the leg kick from Brooks.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks slips under a jab from Navarro.
Brooks scores with a head kick.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
A low kick from Brooks is predictable there
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks keeps Navarro at a distance using the push kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro moved away.
Brooks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Brooks throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Brooks moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Brooks's head.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro blocking some punches.
Brooks lands a left hand.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks scores with a three punch combo!
Navarro walks into a stiff left hand from Brooks.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Navarro clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Navarro lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Navarro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Navarro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Navarro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brooks.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Brooks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Brooks. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Brooks slowing the pace effectively.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Brooks works on Navarro's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Brooks instigates a clinch.
Brooks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Navarro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brooks can turn it around.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Brooks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Navarro has Brooks pressed against the cage, preventing Brooks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Brooks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brooks's elbow. #BC2#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
A nice leg kick from Brooks, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brooks lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Brooks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eric Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Brooks lands a head shot.
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Navarro. That did some damage!
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Brooks misses with a leg kick.
Brooks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brooks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brooks.
Brooks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Brooks staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Navarro ducks right into an uppercut from Brooks.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Navarro checks it
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks with a nice calf kick.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Navarro pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks is leaning against Navarro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro lands a left hand.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Brooks pushes Navarro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brooks.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Navarro or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Brooks.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Brooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Brooks.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Navarro - that landed with a thud.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Navarro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Brooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brooks.
Navarro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooks's efforts to push away.
Eric Brooks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Navarro.
A right handed body shot lands from Navarro.
Navarro tries to work over Brooks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Brooks. #T3#
Brooks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Brooks lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Navarro.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro digs a right hand underneath Brooks's ribcage. Brooks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks taking a breather.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
#BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Brooks lands with a straight right. Navarro didn't see that one coming.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a solid body kick.
Navarro checks a low kick from Brooks.
Eric Brooks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brooks.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Navarro.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Polus's ribs.
Polus cracks Navarro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro throws a low kick but Polus moves out of range easily.
Navarro works Polus's body with a nice hook.
Navarro misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Polus's belly button to the back.
Polus misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Polus moves into the clinch successfully.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage. #T1#
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polus slips a straight right by Navarro.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range. #CL2#
Polus rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Polus.
Polus blocks a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
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!
Polus misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Polus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Navarro to keep the fight standing.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro pushes Polus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polus.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Navarro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.
Polus misses with the head strike.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Polus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Navarro regains guard.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Polus is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro is trying to keep Polus in close.
#SUB2#
Polus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Navarro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Navarro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Polus looking for subs off his back but Navarro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Navarro seems content to control.#T4#
Navarro prevents Polus from improving his position.
Polus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Navarro ducks right into an uppercut from Polus.
Navarro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Polus counters with a single leg into guard. Navarro didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Navarro is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Polus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Polus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Polus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro has Polus pulled in close to control his posture.
Polus stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Navarro blocks nicely.
Navarro pulls Polus in close to prevent any damage.
Polus is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polus passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus 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.
#T2##SUB2#
Polus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg.
Navarro trying to control but Polus postures up.
#SUB2#
Polus is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Navarro wants to improve his position but Polus is controlling well.
Polus thows a huge punch but Navarro dodges it nicely.
Navarro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Navarro trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Polus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro 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#
Polus wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily.
Polus manages to get to full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Polus misses.
Polus misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Polus throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Polus.
Navarro swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Polus.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro defending well as Polus loads up on a big left hand.
Polus with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Navarro. #CL#
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Polus in a clinch.
Navarro tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Navarro lands an uppercut.
Polus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus fails to land with a series of punches.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Polus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polus takes one to the chin there.
Navarro swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Navarro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Polus.
Polus staying out of range there.#T2#
Polus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Navarro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polus misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Polus blocks the low kick.
Navarro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Polus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro is looking to wear down Polus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Polus connects with a jab.
Polus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Navarro's head backwards.
Polus throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
Polus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polus avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Polus defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Polus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes Polus back into the cage.
Polus lands a right hand.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Polus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Navarro or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Polus prevents a body shot from Navarro.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Polus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Navarro just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus lands with a right to the head.
Polus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raminus Polus.
I think Polus 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
After winning the bout, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Xcx shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro is working hard here to advance position.
Xcx passes the guard and advances to mount!
Navarro stops Xcx from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Xcx avoids the attempt from Navarro to control.
Xcx controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro tries to hold on but Xcx postures up.#T1#
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Xcx has a good base and remains in mount.
Navarro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xcx tries to control but Navarro wriggling away. #SUB2#
Xcx is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Navarro is surviving well by controlling Xcx's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Xcx is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Navarro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Navarro wants to hold on but Xcx pushes him away.
Navarro 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.
Navarro looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T2#
Navarro tries to reverse the position but Xcx maintains control.
Navarro wants to hold on but Xcx pushes him away.#SUB2#
Xcx working for a submission but Navarro is keeping him at bay.
Navarro is working to get back to half guard.
Navarro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Xcx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Xcx is trying to work for a kimura but Navarro is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xcx tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Xcx from controlling successfully.
Xcx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Xcx 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.
Navarro 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.
Navarro keeping moving, preventing Xcx from controlling successfully.
Navarro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarro continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xcx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Xcx changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Xcx manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xcx shoots and misses
and Navarro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xcx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.
Xcx fails with the takedown
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xcx.
Navarro scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xcx fails with the takedown.
Xcx takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Navarro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xcx has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Xcx fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Xcx. Xcx gets slowly back to his feet.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Xcx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xcx tries for a takedown but Navarro circles away easily
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.#TD2#
Xcx decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Navarro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Navarro wants to improve his position but Xcx is controlling well.
Xcx is pressing down on Navarro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navarro is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Navarro trying to control but Xcx postures up.
Navarro is staying active underneath Xcx, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Xcx is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Navarro is just riding it out for now. Xcx eventually gives up the hold.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Xcx has control of the leg.
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Xcx advancing to mount.
Navarro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Navarro.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Navarro controlling the position.
Xcx stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Navarro managing to control the position.
Xcx wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Navarro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xcx defends it easily.
Xcx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3##TD2#
Navarro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Xcx controlling him for the moment.
Navarro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Navarro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xcx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xcx is one step ahead there.
Xcx is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Xcx advances to half guard.
Navarro tries to roll over but Xcx keeps him under control.
Xcx is trying to control. Navarro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Xcx wants to work for an arm triangle but Navarro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is positioning himself well to prevent Xcx advancing to mount.
Navarro tries to roll over but Xcx keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Navarro as Xcx shoots in.
Charli Xcx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Xcx is just out of range.
Xcx throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Navarro's waist but Navarro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xcx off to one side.
Navarro wants to slow Xcx down by chopping away at his legs.
Jimmy Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Xcx's ribs.
Xcx shoots and misses
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Navarro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charli Xcx.
Xcx misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Xcx's head back.
Xcx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Xcx with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro swings for the body but Xcx moves out of range.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Xcx didn't see that one coming.
Navarro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xcx can do to turn this around?#T1#
Navarro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Navarro tries to clinch there but Xcx circles away.
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Xcx's ribs.
A good leg kick by Navarro. #CL#
Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro gets underhooks to prevent Xcx's takedown attempt.
Xcx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Navarro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Navarro gets underhooks to prevent Xcx's takedown attempt.
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Xcx dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Xcx 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro cracks Xcx with a right hand to the side of the head.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xcx.
Xcx dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Charli Xcx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Navarro throws a leg kick that misses.
Xcx gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Xcx walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xcx avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Navarro throws out a leg kick but Xcx moves out of range and Navarro only half commits.
Xcx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good leg kick by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Xcx on that attempt.
Xcx takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Xcx's body. Xcx takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Navarro scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro scores with a hook.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Xcx shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Charli Xcx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xcx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro lands a jab to the nose.
Xcx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro tries to land a leg kick but Xcx saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Navarro clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xcx has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Xcx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xcx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Xcx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Navarro catches Xcx right on the button with a cross.
Xcx has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Navarro throws the kick towards the body but Xcx avoids it.
Xcx with the counter takedown but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xcx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Xcx's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to clinch but Xcx is avoiding it.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xcx's hands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xcxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Navarro, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Bright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bright wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bright tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Bright closes the distance and clinches.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Bright lands with a short shot to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bright throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Navarro letting Bright take a breather here.
Navarro 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.
Navarro gets through Bright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro blocking some punches.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Navarro. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro works on Bright's body with a couple of short punches.
Bright looks winded!
Bright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bright working aggressively here.
Bright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bright backwards.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Navarro as the two fighters clinch.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bright misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bright.
Bright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bright has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bright tries to clinch up
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro drops Bright with a big left hand! Bright is injured, injured bad! Navarro jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 62: Tucker vs Panda
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brooks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro throws a hook but Brooks avoids it easily.
Navarro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brooks.
Navarro misses the jab.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Navarro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brooks misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Brooks tries to keep at a distance but Navarro has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brooks.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navarro as Brooks tries to tie him up.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brooks as the two fighters clinch.
Brooks prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brooks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navarros head.
Nice body punch from Brooks - that landed with a thud.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brooks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2##CL2#
Navarro clinches up with Brooks and pushes him back against the cage.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brooks paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Brooks drives through and clinches with Navarro against the cage.
Brooks tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Navarro tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Navarro tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Navarro lands a body punch. #BC2#
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Navarro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brooks throws out a powerful jab.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Brooks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Navarro is out of range and Brooks settles back down. #CL2#
Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Navarro backwards.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro misses with a knee to the head.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro works on Brooks's body with a couple of short punches.
Brooks tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro. #T4#
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Navarro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brooks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks trying to stall but Navarro improves his position.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Brooks avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Brooks with a hook.
Brooks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Brooks.
Brooks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brooks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Brooks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.#CL#
Brooks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navarro, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks takes a shot to the head.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Navarro to work.
#BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Brooks. #T1#
Navarro avoids the body shot from Brooks.
Brooks takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Navarro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Navarro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Navarro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A shot to the liver by Navarro. Beautiful body shot.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eric Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks tries to work over Navarro's front leg with a kick but Navarro checks it.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
Navarro avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Brooks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Brooks with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Brooks should have avoided that one.
Navarro works Brooks's body with a nice hook.
Navarro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Brooks moved out of range nicely.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Brooks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Navarro slips a straight right by Brooks.
Brooks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brooks misses with a hook to the body
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brooks throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks scores with a hook.
Navarro takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
As Navarro looks to move away, Brooks throws a big counter combo but Navarro just gets out of the way.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro throws a shot to the body.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Brooks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brooks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro sizes up Brooks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brooks digs a good hook to Navarro's body.
Good leg kick by Navarro.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Navarro's shoulder, as Navarro tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Brooks. Those never looked like landing.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brooks lands with a shot to the body.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Navarro swings for the body but Brooks moves out of range.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brooks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brooks, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Brooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Brooks as he connects with a hook.
Brooks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brooks misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Brooks shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Brooks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Navarro misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Brooks off the cage and back into range.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brooks can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Brooks.
Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Navarro defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.
Brooks throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brooks.
Navarro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Navarro 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 Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Navarro misses with a kick to the body.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brooks misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro struggles to land a body shot inside as Brooks controls his hands.
Brooks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Navarro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Brooks tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro tests Brooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brooks walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Brooks throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Brooks throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Brooks only half commits.
Navarro stuns Brooks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Brooks throws a push kick but Navarro slaps the foot to one side.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Navarro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brooks thuds his right hand into Navarro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks swinging wildly here.
Navarro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick from Brooks.
Navarro lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro slips a straight right by Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Brooks misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks walks into a jab.
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brooks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Brooks saw that one coming.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Navarro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
Navarro moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Navarro.
I think Navarro 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Brooks!
An out of breath Eric Brooks 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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DMMA 53: Tucker vs Nicoletta
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Navarro lands a lovely overhand right.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bloodaxe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Bloodaxe.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Bloodaxe's head back.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro looks for the body kick but Bloodaxe saw that one coming. #T1#
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro throws a leg kick that misses.
Navarro tries to land a leg kick but Bloodaxe saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro tried to score with a low kick but Bloodaxe checks it.
Bloodaxe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a hook.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab.#T2#
Bloodaxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Navarro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes Bloodaxe back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Navarro improves his position.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Navarro blocks a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Navarro digs a right hand into Bloodaxe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bloodaxe's gas tank.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Navarro is working Bloodaxe over against the cage.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloodaxe.
Navarro is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Navarro.
#T3#
A short left from Navarro.
Navarro lands with a left to the head.
Navarro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
Bloodaxe misses with a body punch.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bloodaxe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Navarro can turn it around.
A short right from Navarro.
Bloodaxe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloodaxe tries to work over Navarro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloodaxe misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloodaxe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage. #BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro drops his hands momentarily and Bloodaxe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro misses with a hook to the body
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Bloodaxe's belly button to the back.
Navarro with a nice calf kick.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Navarros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Navarro has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodaxe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Navarro takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Navarro moves into the clinch successfully.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navarro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bloodaxe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe trying to stall but Navarro improves his position.
Bloodaxe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe prevents Navarro from breaking the clinch.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Bloodaxe tries to throw a body punch but Navarro avoids it by throwing Bloodaxe back against the cage. #BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Navarro. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro stuns Bloodaxe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Navarro.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.#T2#
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Navarro really felt that one!
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro wants to clinch up but Bloodaxe keeps it at a distance.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarro takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Navarro cracks Bloodaxe with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Navarro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a two punch combo.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Navarro backs away, Bloodaxe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a hook.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bloodaxe misses with a kick to the body
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe tried to counter with a leg kick but Navarro avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bloodaxe checks a leg kick.
Bloodaxe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro tries a low kick but Bloodaxe avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Navarro.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro thuds his right hand into Bloodaxe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Navarro digs a good hook to Bloodaxe's body.
Navarro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Navarro connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Navarro misses the body punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a right hand to the body.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Bloodaxe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Bloodaxe works Navarro's body with a nice hook.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.#T1#
Bloodaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Navarro slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Bloodaxe is looking to slow Navarro down with leg kicks.
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bloodaxe is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloodaxe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro works Bloodaxe's body with a nice hook.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodaxe's shoulder, as Bloodaxe tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Navarro tries to get set, Bloodaxe tries to push him back and clinch up but Navarro manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice shot by Navarro.
Bloodaxe with a nice calf kick.
Navarro scores with the left hand. Bloodaxe knows he should have avoided that one.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe scores with a hook.
Bloodaxe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Navarro moves out of range easily. #T3#
Bloodaxe misses the shot to the body.
Navarro tries a quick counter leg kick but Bloodaxe is wise to it.
Bloodaxe takes one on the button.
Bloodaxe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bloodaxe. Bloodaxe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Bloodaxe misses with a hook.
Navarro tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro lands with a nice body kick.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bloodaxe takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 43: Thermometer v Luciano
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Hall with that takedown attempt.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Ralph Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro cracks Hall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Ralph Hall has been cut.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro cracks Hall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hall goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Navarro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Hall decides to pull guard.
Navarro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Navarro lands a couple of elbows.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Hall wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Navarro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Navarro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Navarro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Navarro has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.
Navarro connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall wants to control but Navarro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Navarro looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall trying to mount his opponent but Navarro defends it.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Navarro trying to control here.
Navarro is trying to stand back up but Hall is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Navarro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Navarro tries to kick Hall off but Hall keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Navarro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Navarro defending well. #SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall'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#
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Hall on that attempt.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Navarro stuffs the takedown.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Navarro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good shot there by Navarro.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Navarro as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Ralph Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Navarro with a jab.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Hall or perhaps it was just good defense by Navarro, which made it look bad.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1-2. Navarro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Navarro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Navarro postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Navarro postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
Hall is trying to control the position but Navarro postures up.
Navarro is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hall trying to control the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Navarro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Navarro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navarro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Navarro controlling from the top position.
Navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall is really struggling to control Navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Navarro landing with the ground and pound.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Navarro is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Navarro from controlling successfully.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Navarro does it's job there.
Hall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Navarro lands a big shot that drops Hall! Can he finish him?
Navarro lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Navarro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Hall 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#
Navarro is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Navarro sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Navarro is trying to get back to full guard.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Hall prevents Navarro from improving his position.
Navarro pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Navarro is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Navarro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall passes Navarro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Navarro is looking to escape.
Navarro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!#T2#
Hall can't escape the position.
Hall just trying to survive but Navarro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Navarro controlling well, preventing Hall from escaping the position.
Navarro has good solid back control here.
Hall covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Navarro is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
Navarro is punishing Hall with some ground and pound.
Hall trying to control but not successfully.
Navarro has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Navarro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Navarro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hall.
Hall tries to roll but Navarro sticks to his back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Navarro.
Hall trying to get back to his feet but Navarro is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Navarro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Navarro keeps control of the position as Hall tries to break free.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Navarro wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Navarro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Navarro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hall. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Navarro lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Navarro tries to get the hooks in deep but Hall pushed the leg off.
Ralph Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Navarro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 33: Grimes vs Nadadora
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scappy Do looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scappy Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scappy Do wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scappy Do takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Scappy Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scappy Do tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Scappy Do does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Scappy Do gets a clinch.
Scappy Do gets through Navarro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Scappy Do has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Navarro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Navarro avoiding damage as Scappy Do throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Scappy Do clinches.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
Scappy Do missing with knees to the body.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Navarro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scappy Dos head.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Navarro blocks it.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Navarro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Navarro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scappy Do or not.
Scappy Do blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Scappy Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Navarro avoids the damage to the body.
Scappy Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navarro is defending well for now.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scappy Do backwards.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Navarro.
Navarro gets through Scappy Do's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Navarro lands with a right to the head.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Navarro blocks it.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Navarro.
Navarro works on Scappy Do's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro cracks Scappy Do with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scappy Do tries to close the distance and clinch but Navarro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scappy Do walks into a left hand.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Scappy Do should have avoided that one. #T3#
A solid body kick from Scappy Do.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scappy Do misses with a head kick.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Scappy Do misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Navarro.
Scappy Do shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Navarro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scappy Do.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Navarro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro lands with a right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Navarro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scappy Do - the referee stops the clock and Navarro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scappy Do. Navarro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Scappy Do saw that one coming.
Scappy Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scappy Do bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Scappy Do takes one to the side of the head.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scappy Do thinks about countering with a head kick.
Scappy Do avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scappy Do throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Scappy Do showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
Scappy Do ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Scappy Do rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Scappy Do blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scappy Do.
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Scappy Do is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scappy Do connects with a nasty looking knee right to Navarro's face.
#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Navarro has been cut.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Navarro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scappy Do misses with a head kick.
Navarro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scappy Do misses with a body kick.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Scappy Do thinks about countering with a body kick.
Scappy Do fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Scappy Do looks to land a body kick but Navarro moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scappy Do looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scappy Do wants to clinch
and Navarro counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Navarro jabs Scappy Do to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Navarro jabs Scappy Do right on the nose. Scappy Do blinks but takes it well.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro works Scappy Do's body with a nice hook.
Scappy Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Scappy Do bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Scappy Do should have avoided that one.
Scappy Do tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
Navarro moves out of range as Scappy Do strikes.
Scappy Do takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Navarro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scappy Do manages to avoid it.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Scappy Do is looking to land body kicks.
Scappy Do takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scappy Do tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Navarro is able to avoid easily.
Scappy Do walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scappy Do takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Scappy Do.
Donk. Navarro catches Scappy Do right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Scappy Do closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do misses with a knee to the head.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
Scappy Do throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navarro blocks it with crossed arms.
Navarro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scappy Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scappy Do showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
Scappy Do looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Scappy Do takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Scappy Do's body.
Scappy Do takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Scappy Do's body. Scappy Do takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Navarro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scappy Do back to the cage. Navarro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Navarro throws a hook but Scappy Do avoids it easily.#T4#
Scappy Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scappy Dos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scappy Do walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Scappy Do moves away and avoids it.
Scappy Do misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Scappy Do closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Navarro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scappy Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro misses with a hook. Scappy Do ducked under it nicely.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scappy Do takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scappy Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Navarro tries to counter with a clinch but Scappy Do shakes him off and moves away.
Navarro misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Navarro's cut.
That's time! Scappy Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scappy Do momentarily.
Scappy Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scappy Do is looking to clinch.
Navarro throws a counter combo.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Scappy Do avoids them all with ease.
Navarro looks to throw the jab but Scappy Do is out of range.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scappy Do.
Scappy Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Scappy Do.
Scappy Do uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Scappy Do throws a quick counter head kick but Navarro was just out of range.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses.
Scappy Do takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro with a nice cross.
Scappy Do needs to keep his hands up - Navarro had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro jabs Scappy Do to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scappy Do takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scappy Do fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scappy Do tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Scappy Do has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Navarro clobbers Scappy Do with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Scappy Do fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro tests Scappy Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro stuns Scappy Do with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Just Fight Scappy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scappy Do moves away.
Scappy Do tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scappy Do is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
#CL#
Scappy Do darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
Scappy Do tries to land knees in the clinch but Navarro avoids the damage to the body.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Navarro managing to block the knees to the body from Scappy Do.
Scappy Do tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Navarro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scappy Do throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Navarro.
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro misses the shot to the body.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scappy Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Scappy Do slips under a jab from Navarro.#T3#
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scappy Do is looking to counter with head kicks.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scappy Do looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Scappy Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Navarro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Navarro duly obliges.
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it.
Scappy Do tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro digs a good hook to Scappy Do's body.
Scappy Do with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Navarro to score with a decent uppercut.
Scappy Do tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
A punch combination from Navarro misses.
Scappy Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scappy Do throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Scappy Do goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scappy Do on the side of the head.
Scappy Do throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
Scappy Do takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scappy Do misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jimmy Navarro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scappy Do gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Navarro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scappy Do seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Scappy Do.
A lazy body kick from Scappy Do
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Scappy Do throws a lazy body kick
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scappy Do is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Navarro 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
DMMA 23: Dracula vs Rakosi
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Le Franc shoots in for a double leg but Navarro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Navarro defends it nicely.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Franc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Le Franc.
Navarro lands a two punch combo.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Le Franc dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Le Franc's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Navarro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Navarro prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Franc was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Le Franc dives in and grabs Navarro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Navarro pushes down on Le Franc's head and hops out.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Navarro punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro scores with a jab. Le Franc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Le Franc shoots for a double leg takedown but Navarro sprawls well. He's pushed Le Franc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
Navarro lands with a shot to the body.
Le Franc shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Le Franc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc shoots in but no luck this time.
Le Franc is breathing heavily.
Le Franc needs to keep his hands up - Navarro had a free shot at his head there.
Le Franc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Le Franc shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Le Franc under the eye.
Navarro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Navarro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Navarro. No joy for Le Franc on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Navarro.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!#T3#
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Navarro is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Le Franc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Le Franc walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Navarro cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Le Franc has his takedown stuffed
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro digs a good hook to Le Franc's body.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Navarro lands with a nice body punch.
Le Franc shoots for a takedown but Navarro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le Franc shoots in but Navarro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Le Franc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Franc somewhat.
Navarro throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Franc goes for a double leg but Navarro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Navarro continues to drive forward.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice uppercut.
Navarro scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Le Franc is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Le Franc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Le Franc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Navarro cracks Le Franc with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Le Franc avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Navarro leaves Le Franc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Le Franc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Le Franc's shoulder, as Le Franc tries to avoid the shot.
Navarro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Navarro wants it to stay on the feet.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Le Franc's body.
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Le Franc ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Le Franc slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Navarro sprawls well. Navarro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Navarro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body.
Navarro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Navarro.
Le Franc with a poor takedown
and Navarro counters with a right hand to the body.
Navarro thuds a left hand into Le Franc's body.
Navarro punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Le Franc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Navarro tries to avoid it but Le Franc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Navarro to the ground. Navarro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Navarro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Navarro works Le Franc's body with a nice hook.
Le Franc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Le Franc takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab by Navarro.
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Le Franc fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Navarro avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Le Franc takes one to the chin there.
Navarro connects with a body shot.
Le Franc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Franc has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc takes one to the chin there.
Le Franc doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Franc takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Le Franc momentarily.
Oh Le Franc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Franc misses with a takedown attempt
and Navarro counters with a left to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Le Franc. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Franc seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Le Franc shakes it off.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
Le Franc shoots in and drives through. Navarro sprawls well.
Le Franc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Le Franc's ribs.
Navarro works over Le Franc's head and body with a nice combination.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro jabs at Le Franc's body.
Navarro stalks Le Franc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Le Franc's face. Le Franc staggers backwards, shaken.
Le Franc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navarro lands with a good body shot.
Navarro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Navarro lands with a hook. Le Franc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Le Franc walks into a jab.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Le Franc. Le Franc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Navarro cracks a nice hook into Le Franc's ribs.
Navarro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Le Franc.
Le Franc takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Le Franc misses with a takedown
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Navarro jabs Le Franc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Navarro with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Le Franc tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Navarro is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Le Franc buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Le Franc!! Le Franc is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Navarro throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Navarro! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Contreiras vs Mumba
Date: Dec 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Navarro slips under a jab.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua. #TD#
Rua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Navarro is trying to defend but Rua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rua slows the pace down in half guard.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
Rua trying to pass the guard but Navarro defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro trying to hold on to Rua's head to control him but Rua postures up.
Rua stalling. #T1#
Navarro tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Navarro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Navarro wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
Rua controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Navarro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua slips a jab from Navarro.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Navarro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua with a hook.
Navarro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
#TD#
Rua shoots in and bounces Navarro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rua sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rua passes Navarro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rua in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Navarro for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Navarro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Navarro wants to stand and escape but Rua is having none of it.
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rua'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.
Navarro is looking to stand up but Rua isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Rua 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.
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 Semba Rua will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Navarro lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Semba Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Navarro defends well and Rua ends up having to push Navarro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
A big left from Rua misses.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Navarro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Navarro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Rua takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Rua misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Navarro.
#T1#
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
A big right from Rua misses.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
Navarro slips under a jab.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Navarro!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro wants to get back to his feet.
Rua controls the position from side control.
Navarro is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rua asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Rua is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Navarro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Navarro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rua takes a little break here. Navarro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Navarro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Rua advances to full mount.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rua.
Navarro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Semba Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Rua prevents Navarro from getting the reversal.
Rua looking to control but Navarro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Navarro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rua content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro tries to move into range but Rua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rua blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target. #TD#
Rua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Navarro is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro wants to get back to full guard.
Rua sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Rua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rua continues to stall.#T2#
Further stalling from Rua.
Navarro working to try and regain half guard.
Rua takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Navarro is trying desperately to improve position.
Rua looking to control and managing it successfully.
Navarro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Navarro really wants to buck Rua off and get back to his feet.
Rua controlling the position easily from mount.
Navarro is looking to get to half guard.
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Rua continues to hold on tight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semba Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rua 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Semba Rua!
In his post fight interview, Semba Rua started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Bloodshed
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Minion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Minion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minion feinted with a counter takedown.
Minion closes the distance but Navarro moves to the side
and Minion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Navarro throws a right and a left that Minion avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Minion attempts a counter takedown but Navarro avoids it well and moves away.
Minion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion slips a straight right by Navarro.
Minion with a poor takedown
letting Navarro counter with a right hand.
Minion throws a combination that misses
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Minion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minion.
Minion cracks Navarro with a big right hand but Navarro just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Minion.
Minion in side control, throwing shots but Navarro defends.
Minion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Minion lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Minion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2##SUB#
Minion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Minion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minion prevents Navarro from escaping the position.
Minion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Minion working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Minion throws an elbow but Navarro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minion misses with the ground and pound.
Minion misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minion working the ground and pound. #T3#
Navarro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minion.
Minion misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Minion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Navarro has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Minion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Navarro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Minion looks up at the clock and then as Navarro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Minion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Minion throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Navarro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Navarro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Minion.
Minion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Navarro works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Navarro wants to sweep here but Minion controlling him for the moment.
Minion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Navarro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minion.
Minion looking to pass the guard.
Navarro 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.
Minion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Navarro wants to stand and escape but Minion is having none of it.
Navarro pulls Minion in to control the position.
Minion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Navarro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Navarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice cross by Navarro.
Navarro swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Minion shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Navarro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Minion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Navarro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Navarro is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Minion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minion misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Navarro regains half guard, as Minion was trying to land strikes.
Minion lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Minion connects with a nice short shot to Navarro's temple.
Minion throwing shots but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Mega Minion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Minion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Minion seems to be working for a kimura but Navarro defends the submission attempt.
Minion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minion is looking to pass Navarro's guard but actually Navarro recovers to full guard. #T2#
Minion throws a strike but Navarro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Minion wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minion is proving hard to escape from.
Minion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minion wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Minion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minion wants to improve his position but instead Navarro has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Minion is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion gets full guard.
Navarro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Minion is proving hard to escape from.
Minion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Minion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Minion tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Minion looking for subs off his back but Navarro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Navarro prevents Minion from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Navarro wants to stand but Minion has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Minion wants to get back to full guard.
Navarro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Minion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Navarro has passed into half guard!
Minion is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Navarro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Minion dives in for a single leg takedown but Navarro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navarro but Navarro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Navarro both land. Nice combination.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minion looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Minion feinted with a counter takedown.
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Minion's head back.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Minion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Navarro sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Minion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Navarro as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Minion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minion slips under a jab from Navarro.
Nice defenses there by Minion.
Minion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Navarro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Navarro throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Minion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Minion.
Minion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Navarro to regain full guard.
Minion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minion is in close to Navarro's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Minion is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Minion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Navarro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minion tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Minion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minion postures up and lands a big shot to Navarro's brow.
Minion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minion throws a big right hand that misses.
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Minion slips nicely into half guard.
Minion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minion throwing shots but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Minion tries to pass to full mount but Navarro defends it. #T3#
Navarro is concentrating on defense, preventing Minion from advancing position.
Minion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Minion is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Navarro as he works his way to full guard.
Minion tries to free his leg and advance position but Navarro is retaining full guard.
Minion scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Navarro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Navarro seems keen to control Minion's posture.
Navarro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Minion wants to pass the guard but Navarro is keeping the position.#T4#
Navarro controls Minion momentarily but Minion frees himself.
Minion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Navarro 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.
Minion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navarro is keeping the position for now.
Minion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Navarro wants to stand up but Minion is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Navarro.
I think Navarro 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mega Minion!
An out of breath Mega Minion 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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