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Event:
ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Novaes looks to score with a jab to the body but Torkoly Sr is just out of range.
Torkoly Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torkoly Sr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Novaes just misses with a punch to the body.
Novaes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torkoly Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr throws a body kick that misses.
Novaes swats away the attempt to clinch by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novaes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot by Novaes.
Novaes stuns Torkoly Sr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novaes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torkoly Sr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novaes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torkoly Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novaes.
Novaes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Torkoly Sr doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Torkoly Sr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novaes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novaes checks a leg kick.
Novaes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torkoly Sr looks to land a combination but Novaes avoids it well.
Torkoly Sr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torkoly Sr looks to throw a body kick
and Novaes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novaes. Torkoly Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torkoly Sr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novaes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr misses with a combination
and Novaes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novaes throws a shot to the body.
Novaes avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Torkoly Sr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch but Novaes keeps him there for the moment.
Novaes throws a head punch that misses. #T2##BC2#
Novaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses.
Torkoly Sr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torkoly Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Novaes scores with a head kick. Torkoly Sr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Novaes looks to score with a jab to the body but Torkoly Sr is just out of range.#CL#
Torkoly Sr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torkoly Sr avoiding damage.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
Novaes prevents Torkoly Sr from breaking the clinch.
Torkoly Sr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Novaes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torkoly Sr's elbow.
Novaes misses with a body punch.
Torkoly Sr tries to break free but Novaes pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Torkoly Sr blocks a body shot from Novaes.
Novaes tries to throw a body punch but Torkoly Sr avoids it by throwing Novaes back against the cage.
Novaes prevents a body shot from Torkoly Sr.
Novaes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novaes stalls.
Torkoly Sr avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Novaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novaes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novaes lands a head shot.
Torkoly Sr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Novaes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novaes misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Torkoly Sr counters by moving into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Torkoly Sr tries a body shot but Novaes blocks it.
Novaes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torkoly Sr tries a knee to the head but Novaes blocks it.
Torkoly Sr stalls.
Novaes swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkoly Sr uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Novaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torkoly Sr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novaes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torkoly Sr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novaes.
Novaes lands a slapping body shot.
Torkoly Sr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novaes! But no joy.
Novaes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Torkoly Sr rather than just go for the knockout.
Novaes stuns Torkoly Sr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Novaes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big right from Torkoly Sr misses.
Novaes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novaes throws a sloppy head kick and Torkoly Sr moves out of range easily.
Novaes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Torkoly Sr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Novaes!
Torkoly Sr wants to stand but Novaes is controlling his arm.
Torkoly Sr tries to stand but Novaes controls the position and pulls Torkoly Sr into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes managing to control the position.
Torkoly Sr wants to get up but he can't break Novaes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Novaes wants to stand up but Torkoly Sr is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Novaes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novaes's corner calls for a 1-2. Novaes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Novaes does it's job there.
Torkoly Sr staying out of range there.
Novaes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Novaes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torkoly Sr momentarily.
Torkoly Sr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novaes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torkoly Sr circles away quickly and effectively.
Torkoly Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Novaes's shoulder, as Novaes tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Torkoly Sr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novaes throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Novaes does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novaes misses with a body shot.
Novaes swings for the body but Torkoly Sr moves out of range.
Torkoly Sr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Torkoly Sr slips under a jab from Novaes.#CL#
Torkoly Sr clinches up against the cage.
Novaes trying to control the position but instead, Torkoly Sr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Novaes into the cage.#BC2#
Novaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novaes throws a hook to the side of Torkoly Sr's head but Torkoly Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Novaes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novaes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torkoly Sr manages to avoid it.
Torkoly Sr feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torkoly Sr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Novaes as he connects with a hook.
Novaes throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Torkoly Sr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Novaes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Torkoly Sr is on him like a limpet, forcing Novaes back against the cage.
Novaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novaes has Torkoly Sr pushed against the cage.
Torkoly Sr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torkoly Sr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Novaes avoids it.#BC#
Torkoly Sr manages to break the clinch.
Novaes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Torkoly Sr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Novaes won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Torkoly Sr stands up.
Robson Novaes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr ducks under a wild hook from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novaes keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Novaes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torkoly Sr wants to clinch up but Novaes keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and pushes Novaes back into the cage.
Novaes tries a body shot but Torkoly Sr blocks it.
#BC#
Torkoly Sr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Novaes tries to keep at a distance but Torkoly Sr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr blocking some punches.
Novaes is trying to break free.
Torkoly Sr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Novaes blocks an elbow strike.
Novaes tries to work over Torkoly Sr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novaes cracks Torkoly Sr with a nice body shot.
Novaes misses with a body punch.
Torkoly Sr working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Novaes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Torkoly Sr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Novaes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Novaes works Torkoly Sr's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torkoly Sr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torkoly Sr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Novaes misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkoly Sr tries to break free but Novaes pushes him back against the cage.
Novaes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Novaes breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Novaes misses the target.
Torkoly Sr is looking to counter punch.
Robson Novaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Torkoly Sr takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Novaes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torkoly Sr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Novaes tries to keep at a distance but Torkoly Sr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr is trying to force a seperation but Novaes has the dominant position.
Novaes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torkoly Sr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Novaes can turn it around.#T1#
Torkoly Sr tries to land knees in the clinch but Novaes avoids the damage to the body.
Torkoly Sr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torkoly Sr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Novaes up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Novaes.
Novaes scores with a shoulder strike.
Torkoly Sr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novaes has him pressed against the cage.
Torkoly Sr blocking some punches.
Torkoly Sr is trying to push Novaes away but Novaes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torkoly Sr effectively controlling the action here.
Novaes managing to block the knees to the body from Torkoly Sr.
#BC2#
Novaes manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
Torkoly Sr pushes Novaes up against the cage in a clinch.
Torkoly Sr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free but Novaes has control.
Novaes working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Novaes fails to land.
Novaes wants to stall.
#BC2#
Novaes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novaes misses with a wild body shot.
Torkoly Sr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Novaes lands with an overhand left.
Novaes throws a body shot but no joy.
Torkoly Sr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Novaes sprawls and moves away.
Torkoly Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Torkoly Sr blocks a jab.
Novaes connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novaes can't find room to land a body shot as Torkoly Sr controls the action.
#BC2#
Novaes manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Novaes misses #CL#
and Torkoly Sr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Torkoly Sr misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Novaes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novaes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torkoly Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Novaes.
Novaes connects with a leg kick.
Torkoly Sr swings for the body but Novaes moves out of range.
Novaes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torkoly Sr manages to avoid it.#CL#
Torkoly Sr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Novaes. #T4#
Novaes misses with a body punch.
Novaes struggles to land a body shot inside as Torkoly Sr controls his hands.
Novaes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torkoly Sr's efforts to push away.
Novaes has a couple of punches blocked by Torkoly Sr.
Novaes is looking to control Torkoly Sr's arms but Torkoly Sr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Novaes has his back to the cage. #BC#
Torkoly Sr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novaes keeps control of Torkoly Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Torkoly Sr avoiding damage.
Novaes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torkoly Sr's efforts to push away.
Novaes lands a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Novaes really 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.#R4#
Novaes misses the shot to the body.
Torkoly Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Novaes.
Torkoly Sr wants to clinch.
Novaes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Torkoly Sr tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Novaes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Torkoly Sr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Novaes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Novaes throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Torkoly Sr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Novaes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Torkoly Sr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Torkoly Sr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torkoly Sr. #ES2#
Novaes wriggles free and stands up.
Novaes missing with a left hand there. Torkoly Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novaes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Novaes misses with a wild body shot.
Torkoly Sr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Novaes misses with a hook.
Novaes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novaes. Torkoly Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torkoly Sr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Torkoly Sr.
A cross from Novaes lands.
Novaes takes a swing at Torkoly Sr's ribcage but misses.
Torkoly Sr throws a sloppy head kick and Novaes moves out of range easily. #CL#
Torkoly Sr moves into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr has Novaes pushed against the cage.
Torkoly Sr stalling in the clinch.
Novaes blocks an elbow strike from Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr stalls. #T2#
Torkoly Sr is trying to break free.#BC2#
Novaes breaks the clinch.
Novaes misses the shot to the body.
Torkoly Sr misses with a double jab.
Torkoly Sr doesn't manage to clinch there - Novaes circles away.
Torkoly Sr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Novaes sprawls and moves away.
Novaes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torkoly Sr's sensitive parts.
Novaes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torkoly Sr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novaes throws a hook but Torkoly Sr blocks it.
A big right from Novaes misses.
Torkoly Sr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Novaes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr tries to counter with a takedown but Novaes is quick to defend against it.
Novaes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torkoly Sr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novaes stuns Torkoly Sr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3##CL#
Torkoly Sr clinches up against the cage.
Novaes lands with a right to the head.
Novaes tries a body shot but Torkoly Sr blocks it.
Novaes prevents Torkoly Sr from breaking the clinch.
Torkoly Sr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novaes tries to circle away but Torkoly Sr has him pinned against the cage.
Torkoly Sr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torkoly Sr working hard to break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr leaning against his opponent.
Novaes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torkoly Sr is pushing Novaes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Torkoly Sr is trying to break the clinch but Novaes is controlling him.#T4#
Novaes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torkoly Sr leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Novaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torkoly Sr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Novaes is able to avoid easily.
Novaes tries to counter with a clinch but Torkoly Sr shakes him off and moves away.
Novaes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novaes.
Torkoly Sr throws a right hand that misses
and Novaes counters with a straight right hand.
Novaes throws a hook but Torkoly Sr blocks it.#CL#
Torkoly Sr moves into the clinch successfully.
Novaes is trying to break free.
Torkoly Sr stalls.
Novaes is trying to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robson Novaes dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses.
Novaes looks to score with a jab to the body but Torkoly Sr is just out of range.
Novaes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novaes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torkoly Sr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Novaes misses.
Torkoly Sr takes a swing at Novaes's ribcage but misses.
Torkoly Sr tries to close the distance and clinch but Novaes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torkoly Sr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novaes misses with a head kick.
Torkoly Sr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Novaes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes scores with a jab.
Novaes lands with a hook. Torkoly Sr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Torkoly Sr slips under a jab from Novaes.
Novaes blocks a head kick by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Novaes as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Novaes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torkoly Sr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Torkoly Sr tries to close the distance and clinch but Novaes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torkoly Sr prevents a body shot from Novaes.
Novaes stalling in the clinch but Torkoly Sr improves position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Novaes breaks from the clinch.
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick but Novaes moves out of range.
Novaes throws a body punch but Torkoly Sr moves out of range.
Torkoly Sr moves forwards but Novaes connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Torkoly Sr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novaes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Torkoly Sr misses with a head kick.
Torkoly Sr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Novaes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torkoly Sr moves away from the strike by Novaes.
Torkoly Sr missing with a left hand there. Novaes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torkoly Sr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Novaes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novaes throws a solid leg kick but Torkoly Sr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Novaes.
A punch combination from Torkoly Sr misses.
Novaes wants to counter with a clinch but Torkoly Sr pushes him away.
Novaes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Torkoly Sr blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Novaes.
Torkoly Sr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Novaes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Novaes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novaes throws a hook to the side of Torkoly Sr's head but Torkoly Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torkoly Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Novaes tries to get set, Torkoly Sr tries to push him back and clinch up but Novaes manages to avoid the attempt.
Torkoly Sr throws a series of punches but Novaes moves out of range.
Novaes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Novaes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torkoly Sr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Torkoly Sr takes the fight into the clinch.
Robson Novaes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Novaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
The referee calls for Novaes to work.
Novaes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Novaes letting Torkoly Sr take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torkoly Sr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torkoly Sr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torkoly Sr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Torkoly Sr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robson Novaes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Novaes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robson Novaes!
Robson Novaes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ACA 11: Bastard vs Kalske
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Novaes scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr moves into the clinch.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
Novaes can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Torkoly Sr.
Novaes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torkoly Sr looking to throw knees to the head but Novaes is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Torkoly Sr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novaes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torkoly Sr manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Torkoly Sr.
Novaes tried to score with a low kick but Torkoly Sr checks it.
Robson Novaes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torkoly Sr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novaes.
We've been told by Novaes's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes with a nice cross.
Novaes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torkoly Sr feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr clinches up against the cage.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free but Novaes has control.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
Novaes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torkoly Sr's elbow. #T1#
Novaes working aggressively here.
Novaes tries to circle away but Torkoly Sr has him pinned against the cage.
Torkoly Sr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Torkoly Sr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Novaes breaks the clinch.
Novaes thumps Torkoly Sr with a low kick.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr instigates a clinch.
Novaes prevents Torkoly Sr from breaking the clinch.
Torkoly Sr trying to land knees to the body.
Novaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
Torkoly Sr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novaes's efforts to push away.
Novaes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Novaes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torkoly Sr throws a body shot but no joy.
Novaes throwing a counter right hand but Torkoly Sr manages to avoid it.
Torkoly Sr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr darts in and clinches Novaes up against the cage.#T2#
Novaes is trying to force a seperation but Torkoly Sr has the dominant position.
Torkoly Sr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkoly Sr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Novaes throws a head punch that misses.
Novaes is trying to break free.
Torkoly Sr has Novaes pressed against the cage, preventing Novaes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torkoly Sr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Novaes tries to circle away but Torkoly Sr has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Novaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and clinches.
Novaes letting Torkoly Sr take a breather here.
Torkoly Sr stalling the fight.
Torkoly Sr continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Torkoly Sr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novaes swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkoly Sr uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Torkoly Sr tries to throw a body punch but Novaes avoids it by throwing Torkoly Sr back against the cage.
Novaes misses with a punch on the inside.
Novaes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torkoly Sr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novaes's efforts to push away.
Novaes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torkoly Sr pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Torkoly Sr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Novaes avoiding damage as Torkoly Sr throws knees to the body.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to striking at distance but Novaes won't allow it.
Torkoly Sr is trying to push Novaes away but Novaes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torkoly Sr has Novaes pressed against the cage, preventing Novaes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torkoly Sr missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Novaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
Torkoly Sr is trying to force a seperation but Novaes has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torkoly Sr.
Novaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
Novaes has Torkoly Sr pressed against the cage, preventing Torkoly Sr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Novaes can't break the clinch.
Novaes is trying to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr has him pressed against the cage.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Novaes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torkoly Sr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Novaes misses with some punches.
Novaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkoly Sr is pushing Novaes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torkoly Sr missing with knees to the body.
Novaes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Torkoly Sr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Torkoly Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Novaes is just out of range.
Novaes lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Torkoly Sr moves into the clinch.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novaes can't break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr is trying to break the clinch but Novaes is controlling him.
Torkoly Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Novaes tries to circle away but Torkoly Sr has him pinned against the cage.
Torkoly Sr working hard to break the clinch.
Novaes is trying to push Torkoly Sr away but Torkoly Sr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novaes is trying to stall.
Torkoly Sr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Novaes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torkoly Sr is keeping busy.#T1#
Novaes wants to break free but Torkoly Sr has control.
Torkoly Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Novaes throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Novaes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novaes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Novaes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torkoly Sr misses with a low kick.
Torkoly Sr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novaes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novaes misses with an uppercut. Torkoly Sr saw that one coming.
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Novaes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torkoly Sr.
Novaes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torkoly Sr momentarily.
#CL2#
Torkoly Sr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Torkoly Sr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Torkoly Sr stalls.
Novaes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novaes tries to throw a body punch but Torkoly Sr avoids it by throwing Novaes back against the cage.
Novaes working aggressively here.
Torkoly Sr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Novaes's efforts to push away.
Novaes has had enough of the clinch but Torkoly Sr keeps him there for the moment.
Torkoly Sr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Novaes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Novaes letting Torkoly Sr take a breather here.
Novaes wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
Novaes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Novaes breaks the clinch.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr gets a clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr controlling the action here for a moment.
Torkoly Sr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Novaes has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Torkoly Sr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novaes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Torkoly Sr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torkoly Sr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Novaes misses with a straight right.
Torkoly Sr slips a jab from Novaes.
Novaes connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Novaes does it's job there.
Novaes throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Torkoly Sr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Novaes has had enough of the clinch but Torkoly Sr keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Novaes has a couple of punches blocked by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Novaes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novaes throws a punch but it's blocked by Torkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr is stalling here.
#BC#
Novaes breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Torkoly Sr clinches.
Novaes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novaes tries to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling the position.
Torkoly Sr blocks a body shot from Novaes.
Novaes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torkoly Sr controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novaes can't break the clinch.
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 Robson Novaes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Torkoly Sr misses with a two punch combination.
Novaes throws a sloppy head kick and Torkoly Sr moves out of range easily.
Novaes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torkoly Sr manages to avoid it.
Novaes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTorkoly Sr.
Torkoly Sr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Novaes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torkoly Sr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torkoly Sr misses with a few strikes there.
Torkoly Sr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Novaes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Torkoly Sr takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novaes is trying to break the clinch but Torkoly Sr is controlling him.
Novaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Torkoly Sr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novaes throws a nice looking combination but Torkoly Sr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Novaes misses with a straight left.
Torkoly Sr checks a leg kick.
A jab from Novaes finds it's way through Torkoly Sr's defenses.
Robson Novaes is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Torkoly Sr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novaes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torkoly Sr.
Novaes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Novaes throws a right hand that Torkoly Sr ducks under and follows up with a left that Torkoly Sr also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Torkoly Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novaes swings wildly with an uppercut but Torkoly Sr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novaes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Novaes misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkoly Sr tries to work over Novaes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Novaes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novaes throws the left hand but Torkoly Sr avoids the punch easily.
Novaes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torkoly Sr throws a series of punches but Novaes moves out of range.
Novaes lunges at Torkoly Sr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Torkoly Sr's hand.
Novaes scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Torkoly Sr instigates a clinch.
Novaes tries a body shot but Torkoly Sr blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Novaes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch but Novaes keeps him there for the moment.
Novaes has had enough of the clinch but Torkoly Sr keeps him there for the moment.
Novaes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torkoly Sr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Novaes is looking to break free of the clinch but Torkoly Sr has double underhooks.
Torkoly Sr has a couple of punches blocked by Novaes.
Torkoly Sr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Novaes manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Torkoly Sr.
#CL2#
Torkoly Sr clinches. #T4#
Torkoly Sr tries to circle away but Novaes has him pinned against the cage.
Torkoly Sr working hard to break the clinch.
Novaes is looking to break free of the clinch but Torkoly Sr has double underhooks.
Novaes misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Novaes breaks from the clinch.
Novaes defending well as Torkoly Sr loads up on a big left hand.
Novaes looks to throw the jab but Torkoly Sr is out of range. #CL2#
Torkoly Sr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Novaes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torkoly Sr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novaes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Novaes struggles to land a body shot inside as Torkoly Sr controls his hands.
Torkoly Sr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Novaes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Torkoly Sr.
I think Torkoly Sr 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
ACA 6: Yakovenko vs Spliffs
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Torkoly Sr clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Torkoly Sr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Torkoly Sr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite One's efforts to push away.
One tries for a takedown but Torkoly Sr manages to get underhooks.
Torkoly Sr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torkoly Sr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. One is defending well for now.
One looking for a takedown. #BC#
Torkoly Sr manages to break the clinch.
One fails to land with a series of punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - One has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Torkoly Sr wants to get up but he can't break One's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Torkoly Sr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
One pulls Torkoly Sr in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
One looking for a guillotine here but Torkoly Sr defends easily.
One is pulling down on Torkoly Sr's head. It's preventing any offense from Torkoly Sr, at least for the moment.
Torkoly Sr tries to stand but One is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
One is trying to drag Torkoly Sr to the mat but Torkoly Sr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda One.
One can't break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr tries to work over One's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
One blocks a body shot from Torkoly Sr. #T3#
One wants to get back to striking at distance but Torkoly Sr won't allow it.
One taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Torkoly Sr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torkoly Sr misses with a short punch on the inside.
One is looking to take this one to the mat.
One keeps control of Torkoly Sr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
One taking a breather.
One is trying to pull guard but Torkoly Sr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torkoly Sr tries to break free but One pushes him back against the cage.
One tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torkoly Sr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Torkoly Sr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torkoly Sr has him pressed against the cage.
One has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torkoly Sr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One jumps guard but Torkoly Sr stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the clinch but One keeps him there for the moment.
Torkoly Sr misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkoly Sr blocking some punches.
Torkoly Sr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Torkoly Sr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Torkoly Sr wants to break free but One has control.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Torkoly Sr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torkoly Sr throws a head kick that misses.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
One drives through with a takedown into guard.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Torkoly Sr is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
One looking to sit in guard and control but Torkoly Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Torkoly Sr wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One swats away the attempt to clinch by Torkoly Sr.
One wants to clinch.#TD2#
One shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but One is controlling him. #T3#
Torkoly Sr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torkoly Sr tries to get out of the position.
One wants to stand but Torkoly Sr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Torkoly Sr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torkoly Sr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that One can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One wants to control from the top but Torkoly Sr keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Torkoly Sr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torkoly Sr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from One.
Torkoly Sr doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
#TD2#
One shoots in and gets a takedown into Torkoly Sr's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torkoly Sr keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda One 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Torkoly Sr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
One lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Torkoly Sr gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Torkoly Sr manages to retain guard.
One stops Torkoly Sr from standing up.
One working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but One is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One passes Torkoly Sr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torkoly Sr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but One manages to mount him!
#T1#
One looking to control and managing it successfully.
One trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Torkoly Sr really wants to buck One off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by One.
Torkoly Sr'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. #SUB2#
One jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Torkoly Sr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Torkoly Sr and One has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
One is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torkoly Sr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Torkoly Sr is pushing One's head away, looking to escape. One manages to hold on to the position though.
Torkoly Sr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Torkoly Sr trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T3#
One content just to control the position here.
Torkoly Sr tries to buck One off but he can't manage it.
One controlling from the full mount.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torkoly Sr really wants to buck One off and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think One 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 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda One! |
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Event:
Fighter House Finale
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wallace.#TD2#
Wallace is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torkoly Sr's half guard.
Torkoly Sr is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torkoly Sr taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Torkoly Sr is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
Wallace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wallace is trying to control. Torkoly Sr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace prevents Torkoly Sr from standing back up.
#T1#
Wallace winds up and cracks Torkoly Sr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wallace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Wallace.
Torkoly Sr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet.
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. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Torkoly Sr's temple.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torkoly Sr to regain full guard.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Torkoly Sr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wallace is pulling down on Torkoly Sr's head to control his posture. #T2#
Torkoly Sr wants to stand but Wallace is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Wallace is working an open guard so Torkoly Sr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Wallace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torkoly Sr did well to prevent Wallace getting side control.
Wallace is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace prevents Torkoly Sr from standing back up.
#T3#
Torkoly Sr has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wallace stops Torkoly Sr from getting back to his feet.
Wallace is nestled in close to Torkoly Sr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand up here but Wallace is controlling him well.
Wallace looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wallace misses with a head shot. Torkoly Sr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wallace landing with the ground and pound.
Wallace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Wallace wants to pass the guard but Torkoly Sr is keeping the position.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand but Wallace is controlling the position.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Torkoly Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torkoly Sr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace prevents Torkoly Sr from getting back to his feet.
Wallace throws a strike but Torkoly Sr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wallace isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Torkoly Sr stacks Wallace 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 Torkoly Sr!
Wallace looks to move to half guard but instead Torkoly Sr has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Torkoly Sr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Torkoly Sr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torkoly Sr to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Wallace pulls guard.
Wallace wants to improve his position but instead Torkoly Sr has moved into half guard.
It looks like Torkoly Sr is going to stand back up.
Torkoly Sr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Torkoly Sr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torkoly Sr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wallace moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Wallace throws his legs up looking for a submission but Torkoly Sr uses it to pass to side control.
Brendan Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Torkoly Sr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Wallace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Torkoly Sr to the ground. Wallace is now in Torkoly Sr's guard.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Torkoly Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torkoly Sr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wallace is controlling him.
Torkoly Sr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Torkoly Sr keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace stops Torkoly Sr from standing up.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Torkoly Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torkoly Sr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Wallace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torkoly Sr keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand and escape but Wallace is having none of it.
Torkoly Sr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Torkoly Sr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but Wallace is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wallace is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Torkoly Sr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.
Wallace working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wallace tries to advance position but instead Torkoly Sr slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wallace winds up and cracks Torkoly Sr with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Torkoly Sr wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace controlling the action here.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torkoly Sr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Torkoly Sr dodges it nicely.
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torkoly Sr defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace winds up and cracks Torkoly Sr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torkoly Sr is trying to stand up here but Wallace is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Torkoly Sr to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wallace prevents Torkoly Sr from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace trying to control but Torkoly Sr is working from the bottom.
Wallace won't allow Torkoly Sr to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Torkoly Sr as Wallace shoots in.
Torkoly Sr feinted with a counter takedown.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Torkoly Sr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torkoly Sr is aware though and is defending well.
Torkoly Sr tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to sweep but instead, Torkoly Sr has passed into half guard.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Torkoly Sr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Torkoly Sr is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Torkoly Sr wants to stand up but Wallace has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Torkoly Sr shows good takedown defense.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Wallace.#TD2#
Wallace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torkoly Sr!#T3#
Wallace fails to land a wild elbow strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Wallace is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Torkoly Sr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wallace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torkoly Sr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wallace.
Torkoly Sr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wallace is controlling him well.#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.
Wallace tries to advance to mount but Torkoly Sr denies him.
Torkoly Sr is trying to get back to his feet.
Wallace with the ground and pound but Torkoly Sr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Wallace prevents Torkoly Sr from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benjamin Torkoly Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Torkoly Sr looking for submissions off his back.
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 Benjamin Torkoly Sr.
I think Wallace 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Wallace!
After winning the bout, Brendan Wallace 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torkoly Sr is defended easily by Torkoly Jr.
Nice shot lands for Torkoly Jr.#CL2#
Torkoly Jr drives through and clinches with Torkoly Sr against the cage.
Torkoly Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torkoly Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkoly Jr lands a shot to the body.
Torkoly Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torkoly Sr's elbow.
Torkoly Sr tries to throw a body punch but Torkoly Jr avoids it by throwing Torkoly Sr back against the cage.
A short left from Torkoly Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torkoly Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torkoly Sr backwards.
Torkoly Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torkoly Jr cracks Torkoly Sr with a nice body shot.
Torkoly Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Torkoly Sr jumps into guard, dragging Torkoly Jr to the mat.
Torkoly Sr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Torkoly Sr tries to get out of the position.
Torkoly Jr won't allow Torkoly Sr to get back to his feet. #T1#
Torkoly Jr wanted to stand there but Torkoly Sr had control of the position.
Torkoly Sr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torkoly Jr's guard. #REVR#
Torkoly Jr wants to stand and escape but Torkoly Sr is having none of it.
Torkoly Sr is standing up over Torkoly Jr. Torkoly Jr looks to escape but Torkoly Sr dives into side control.
#T2#
Torkoly Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torkoly Sr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Torkoly Sr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Torkoly Sr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torkoly Jr keeps working.
Torkoly Jr is looking to get back to his feet here but Torkoly Sr is keeping cool and he's managed to take Torkoly Jr's back.
Torkoly Sr tries to get the hooks in deep but Torkoly Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Torkoly Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Torkoly Sr has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Torkoly Sr Tightens the hold and Torkoly Jr taps out furiously! Torkoly Sr displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Torkoly Sr! |
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