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Event:
C4 - XXXIII - Walad vs. Frank
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mint.
Lisko throws a low kick, looking for Mint's leg but Mint calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Mint has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lisko tries to land knees in the clinch but Mint avoids the damage to the body.
Lisko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lisko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mint prevents it.
Lisko misses with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lisko.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko throws an elbow that misses.
Lisko landing knees to the body.
Mint managing to block the knees to the body from Lisko.
Lisko trying to land knees to the body.
Lisko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mint is trying to force a seperation but Lisko has the dominant position.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mint managing to block the knees to the body from Lisko.
Lisko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mint dodges an elbow strike from Lisko.
Lisko missing with knees to the body.
Lisko tries to pull guard but Mint forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lisko effectively controlling the action here.
Lisko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mint tries to break free but Lisko pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but Mint blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Mint manages to break the clinch.
Mint misses with a wild combination.
Lisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mint sprawls and moves away.
Mint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lisko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mint sprawls and moves away.
Lisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lisko tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Mint shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lisko is trying to defend but Mint finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lisko is pressing down on Mint's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mint doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lisko is tightening it up a little... Mint has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mint reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mint taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lisko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jordan Lisko!
In defeat, Pepper Mint stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent ! Sorry fans and public, you are the best !!!'. |
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Event:
C4 - XXVIII - Dias vs Williams
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Ortega. Beautiful body shot.
Ortega scores with a nice strike.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Mint moved out of range nicely.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Mint's head.
Mint takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortega scores with a punch to the head.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown but Ortega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillip Ortega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Mint.
Ortega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mint dives in and grabs Ortega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes down on Mint's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega tests Mint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mint with a poor takedown
and Ortega counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Pepper Mint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortega swivels and escapes.
Ortega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortega throws a jab when Mint was well out of range.
Ortega throws a right and a left that Mint avoids nicely.
Ortega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ortega scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ortega lands a nice looking body shot.
Ortega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Ortega misses.
Mint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mint darts in looking for a takedown but Ortega gets double underhooks and turns Mint into the cage.
Mint keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortega scores with a one two! Mint had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Mint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Mint looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Mint is just out of range.
Mint is looking to clinch but Ortega is avoiding it.
Mint throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ortega's waist but Ortega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mint off to one side.
Mint moves in looking to clinch but Ortega pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mint on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Mint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mint momentarily.
Mint tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Ortega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mint.
Mint has a takedown stuffed.
Mint walks into a left hand.
Mint misses with a takedown attempt - Ortega sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mint shoots in looking for a takedown. Ortega tries to sprawl out of it but Mint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ortega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mint shoots for a takedown but Ortega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Mint shoots in for a takedown but Ortega shows good takedown defense.
Mint fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ortega engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega distracts Mint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Mint is looking for a triangle here but Ortega uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ortega just content to control the position.
Ortega works to advance to full mount. Mint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Ortega controlling from mount.
Ortega lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mint hang on?
Ortega looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mint is working to get back to half guard.
Ortega working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ortega has isolated one of Mint's arms. Mint looking to fight him off but Ortega twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phillip Ortega!
The defeated Pepper Mint had this to say: 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent ! Sorry fans and public, you are the best !!!'. |
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Event:
C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ortega drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ortega works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortega works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ortega cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Ortega is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ortega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Ortega!
After winning the bout, Noah Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Pepper Mint was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent ! Sorry fans and public, yo are the best !!!'. |
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Event:
C4 XVI - Kamara vs. Stuckey
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Mint misses with a head kick.
Mint 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.
Pepo lands with a good body shot.
Mint throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Pepo closes the distance and clinches.
Pepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mint's elbow.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepo blocking some punches.
Mint misses with a body punch.
Mint is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepo has double underhooks. #T1#
Mint misses with a punch to the body.
Pepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mint can't break the clinch.
Mint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepo has him pressed against the cage.
Pepo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepo tries a body shot but Mint blocks it.
Mint wants to break free but Pepo has control.
Mint misses with a body punch.
Mint is trying to break the clinch but Pepo has him pressed against the cage.
Mint wants to break free but Pepo has control.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pepo digs a right hand underneath Mint's ribcage. Mint let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pepo keeps control of Mint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Pepo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Pepo gets a clinch.
Mint is trying to break the clinch but Pepo is controlling him.#BC#
Pepo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mint scores with a body shot.
Mint scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Pepo moves into the clinch successfully.
Mint wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepo won't allow it.
I was talking to Pepo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mint misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Pepo breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Pepo misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Mint.
Mint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepo throwing a counter right hand but Mint manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pepo closes the distance and clinches.
Mint wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepo.
Pepo lands a body shot.
Mint tries to break free but Pepo pushes him back against the cage.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mint misses with a knee strike.
Mint wants to break free but Pepo has control.
Mint wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepo won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pepo's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bate Pepo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mint misses with a two punch combination.
Mint looks to land a right hand but Pepo moved out of range.#CL#
Pepo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Mint breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mint gets tackled into the cage by Pepo. Pepo maintains the clinch.
Mint is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepo has double underhooks.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Pepo prevents Mint from breaking the clinch.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mint can't break the clinch.
Mint prevents a body shot from Pepo. #T1#
Mint tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mint tries to break the clinch but Pepo is controlling the position.
Bate Pepo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pepo keeps control of Mint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mint is trying to break free.
Mint tries to break the clinch but Pepo is controlling the position.
Mint is trying to break free.
Pepo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mint.
Mint is trying to break free.
Pepo keeps control of Mint as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mint tries to throw a body punch but Pepo avoids it by throwing Mint back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pepo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mint has had enough of the clinch but Pepo keeps him there for the moment.
Pepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mint controls his hands.
Mint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Pepo as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Mint manages to break the clinch.
Mint looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Pepo moves into range and clinches up with Mint.#BC#
Pepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pepo rushes Mint and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Pepo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pepo closes the distance and pushes Mint back into the cage.
Pepo misses with a punch to the body.
Mint is trying to force a seperation but Pepo has the dominant position.
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mint is trying to break free.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Pepo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mint backwards.
Pepo being controlled against the cage.
Mint misses with some punches.
#T4#
Mint has had enough of the clinch but Pepo keeps him there for the moment.
Pepo has Mint pressed against the cage, preventing Mint from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mint tries to keep at a distance but Pepo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mint is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepo has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint blocks a body shot from Pepo.
Pepo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bate Pepo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pepo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pepo blocks the body kick.
Pepo cracks a nice hook into Mint's ribs.
Mint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mint. Those never looked like landing.
Pepo scores with a hook to the body. Mint takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Mint tries to keep at a distance but Pepo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mint wants to break free but Pepo has control.
Mint is trying to break the clinch but Pepo has him pressed against the cage.
Mint wants to break free but Pepo has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint has had enough of the clinch but Pepo keeps him there for the moment.
Mint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pepo has him pressed against the cage.
Pepo is leaning against Mint and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Mint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mint working hard to break the clinch.
Pepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pepo lands a body punch.
Mint is trying to force a seperation but Pepo has the dominant position.
Pepo managing to block the knees to the body from Mint.
Pepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mint can do to turn this around?
Pepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepo tries to work over Mint's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pepo prevents Mint from breaking the clinch.
Pepo can't find room to land a body shot as Mint controls the action.
Mint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pepo.
Mint is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mint is trying to force a seperation but Pepo has the dominant position.
Pepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mint tries to circle away but Pepo has him pinned against the cage.
Pepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mint controls his hands.
#T3#
Pepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mint is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pepo.
Mint has had enough of the clinch but Pepo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mint's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mint throws a punch but it's blocked by Pepo.
A frustrated look appears on Mint's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pepo is working Mint over against the cage.
Mint wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepo won't allow it.
Mint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mint tries to land knees in the clinch but Pepo avoids the damage to the body.
Pepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mint's elbow.
Good body shot from Pepo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mint wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mint prevents a body shot from Pepo.
Pepper Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bate Pepo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mint misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bate Pepo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pepo, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bate Pepo!
Pepper Mint spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club (360K+) for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !! I need to gain more experience ! Congrats to my opponent !'. |
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Event:
C4 XI - Kamara vs. Pwent
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Blumreisinger shoots and misses
and Mint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mint scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blumreisinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blumreisinger misses with a wild combination.
Mint throws out a counter right but Blumreisinger avoids it with no problem.
Mint looks to land a combination. Blumreisinger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mint throws a combination. Blumreisinger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mint enables Blumreisinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mint manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mint wants to get back to his feet but Blumreisinger passes into half guard.
Mint looks like he's trying to stand up.
Blumreisinger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Blumreisinger controlling from mount.
Mint tries to buck Blumreisinger off but he can't manage it.
Blumreisinger controlling his opponent.
Blumreisinger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mint?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blumreisinger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mint is trying to stand.#SUB#
Blumreisinger has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mint is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Blumreisinger!
Pepper Mint was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to the organisation Collision Course Combat Club (360K+) for giving me the chance to fight here tonight, a big sorry but my opponent was better as myself tonight, i'll be back better and stronger !!'. |
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Event:
C4 - The Fifth
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mint was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manning throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Mint was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mint walks into a left hand.
Manning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manning jabs at Mint's body.
Mint throws a series of punches but Manning moves out of range.
Mint is looking to land body kicks.
Manning only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Manning.
Manning scores with a hook to the body. Mint takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mint throws the kick towards the body but Manning avoids it.
Manning takes a swing at Mint's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mint lands a head kick!
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning misses with a jab to the body
and Mint counters with a series of strikes. Manning will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Manning misses with a body kick.
Mint is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Mint misses.
Trey Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mint pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Manning drops Mint with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mint looks back up at him and smiles so Manning waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Mint is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mint to the canvas! Mint doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Manning keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Manning! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Akos moves into range and clinches up with Mint.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Mint.
Mint tries to throw a body punch but Akos avoids it by throwing Mint back against the cage.
Mint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akos's elbow.
Akos pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Akos has clasped his hands together around Mint's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Akos tries to move to full mount but Mint actually manages to regain half guard.
Akos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mint!
Mint tries to reverse the position but Akos maintains control.
Akos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Mint tries to hold on but Akos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akos controlling the position easily from mount.
Akos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Akos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mint is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mint is bucking up trying to escape but Akos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Akos get's back to his feet.
Akos slips under a jab.
Akos shoots in looking for a takedown. Mint tries to sprawl out of it but Akos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Mint gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akos to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Akos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mint working a defensive guard here.
Mint wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akos stands up over Mint, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akos is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Akos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Akos gets to his feet - Mint follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Mint.#TD2#
Akos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mint is trying to keep Akos in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Akos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Akos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mint.
Mint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Akos with that takedown attempt.
Akos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mint avoids it really well and circles away.
Mint throws an overhand right that lands on Akos's shoulder, as Akos tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Akos has closed the distance and engaged Mint in a clinch.
Mint scores with a shot to the side of Akos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mint can't find room to land a body shot as Akos controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mint.
Mint lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akos backwards.
Mint blocks an elbow strike from Akos.
Mint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Mint misses with a punch on the inside.
Mint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akos prevents a body shot from Mint. #BC2#
Akos breaks the clinch.
Akos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Akos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mint looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akos scoring with punches and elbows.
Akos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mint's shoulder. That is not cool.
Akos grinds an elbow into Mint's temple.
Mint taking a bit of punishment here - Akos scoring with strikes. #T2#
Akos tries to advance to mount but Mint denies him.
Mint is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mint taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akos unloading with bombs!
Mint reaches up to try and control the position but Akos seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mint rolls and tries to escape and now Akos has his back!
Akos is punishing Mint with some ground and pound.
Mint is trapped and Akos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Mint is in bad spot here.
Akos gets his hands free as Mint looks to control.
Akos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3#
Akos has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mint.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Akos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Akos is hanging on to Mint's back as he tries to escape.
Sandor Akos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Akos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Akos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Mint trying to control the hands but Akos breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mint is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Akos gets his way!
#SUB2#
Akos looking for the RNC.
Mint wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mint preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Akos.
Akos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandor Akos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Akos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sandor Akos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akos throws a sloppy head kick and Mint moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Akos moves into the clinch successfully.
Mint throws a head punch that misses.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akos wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akos jumps guard but Mint stands there with Akos around his waist. Akos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pepper Mint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Akos.
Mint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mint pushes Akos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Akos is trying to pull guard but Mint has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Akos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Mint misses.
And Akos tries to counter it with a takedown but Mint pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akos misses with a double jab.
No luck for Akos with that takedown attempt.
Mint connects with a body shot that sends Akos's belly button to the back.
Akos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mint.
Akos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mint swivels and escapes.
Mint lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akos slips a jab from Mint.
Mint throws a body shot but no joy.
Akos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Akos blocks a head kick by Mint.
#TD2#
Akos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Akos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mint defending well though.
Akos controlling the action here.
Mint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mint is looking to control Akos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mint avoid being mounted?#T3#
Mint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mint reverses the position - he's now on top in Akos's guard. #SUB2#
Mint got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mint has managed to get both his arms back between Akos's legs - danger averted.
Akos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mint is one step ahead there.
Akos has his hands on Mint's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pepper Mint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandor Akos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mint in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepper Mint showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akos 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Akos! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1003 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Chip closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mint quickly recovers to half guard.
Chip is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chip is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chip is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mint really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chip seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chip is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chip scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB#
Chip has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mint defend it? Chip steps over the head and cranks it - Mint is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Chip!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chocolate Chip! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1003 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mint.
Kane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mint counters with a nice uppercut.
Kane chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mint can pounce on him.
Mint wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mint scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Mint scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
Mint lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kane off his feet! Kane tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pepper Mint! |
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