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Event:
ACA 15: Bastard vs Cisse
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Vader goes for a double leg but Riberno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riberno continues to drive forward.
Riberno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riberno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Vader breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riberno as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riberno circles away.
Riberno scores with a nice strike.#T1##CL#
Riberno gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Vader throws an elbow but it misses.
Riberno misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Riberno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riberno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vader.
Riberno scores with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Riberno.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Vader has been cut.
Riberno misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vader wants to clinch.#KD2#
Riberno cracks Vader with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Riberno has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vader to stand back up!#ROC2#Vader is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Riberno engages and cracks Vader with a massive lead left hook - Vader tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Riberno is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clinton Riberno! |
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Event:
ACA 8: K1 Yakamito vs Minoru
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Killer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vader counters with a series of strikes. Killer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Vader clinches. #BC2#
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Killer keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader misses with a leg kick
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Vader slips the punch.
Vader throws a leg kick but Killer checks it.
It seemed like Killer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vader tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vader lunges at Killer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Killer's hand. #T1#
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Vader moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Vader pushes Killer up against the ropes in a clinch.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Killer misses with the combination.
#T2#
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Vader has been cut.
Killer lands a jab to Vader's midsection.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Vader as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer misses with a few strikes there.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
Vader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Vader will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Vader's cut.
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#
Vader tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Killer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vader misses with a kick to the body.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Killer avoids the body shot from Vader.
Killer throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Killer. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killer.
Alex Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vader rather than just go for the knockout.
Killer clobbers Vader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Killer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vader counters with a nice body shot.
Vader walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Vader is rocked!
Killer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Vader out cold! Vader is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pual Killer! |
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Event:
ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Vader gets a clinch.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vader after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Vader pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammer has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Hammer wants to work for an arm triangle but Vader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammer is keen to just control but Vader is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB#
Hammer is working for a kimura but Vader is defending it quite comfortably.
Vader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammer 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.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vader looking to control.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vader is looking for a triangle but Hammer pushes his legs off easily.
Vader wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vader is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Vader changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hammer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hammer stops Vader from passing to mount.
Hammer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vader's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hammer trying to hold on to Vader's head to control him but Vader postures up.
Hammer is looking for a sweep. Vader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Vader prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Hammer is looking to control Vader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammer avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vader pulls his head out easily.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader lands strikes from half guard.
Hammer is pressing down on Vader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hammer working for submissions but it's allowed Vader to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vader dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vader misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Vader gets the takedown into side control.
Vader misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vader tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hammer's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vader taking a breather here.
Hammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vader wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammer is trying to control Vader's posture but Vader avoids it.
Hammer trying his best to control but Vader has mounted him.
Vader trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vader thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alex Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vader wants to control the pace but Hammer is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Vader tries to control but Hammer wriggling away.
Hammer wants to hold on but Vader pushes him away.
Hammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vader looking to ground and pound but Hammer is blocking nicely.
Hammer tries to lock up and control but Vader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Vader throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hammer because Vader loaded up on that one.
Hammer tries to hold on but Vader pushes him away.
Vader throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hammer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vader thows a huge punch but Hammer dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hammer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vader is working away from the top position though.
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. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammer wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Vader moves into range and clinches up with Hammer.#TD2#
Vader turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Vader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Vader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hammer tries to improve position but can't.
Vader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammer keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?#T1#
Vader trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vader.
Vader tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vader trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer tries to control but Vader manages to take his back.
Hammer is in bad spot here.
Vader not allowing Hammer to control his hands. #T2#
Hammer tries to roll but Vader sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vader's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vader gets his hands free as Hammer looks to control.
Vader keeps control of the position as Hammer tries to break free.
Hammer is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hammer. #SUB#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Vader pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
Hammer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vader has picked Hammer up and slammed him! Hammer can't keep hold of the triangle and Vader manages to pass to side control!
Hammer is trying to control Vader's posture but Vader avoids it.
Vader working the ground and pound.
Vader tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vader staying calm.
Hammer tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vader presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
Hammer wants to control but Vader is having none of it.
Hammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hammer is trying to escape the mount but Vader keeps good control and instead manages to take Hammer's back.
Vader is not going to allow Hammer to sit and survive in this position.
Hammer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vader's guard. Nice work there by Hammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader is looking to stand up but Hammer isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vader!
After winning the bout, Alex Vader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cruz Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank my team and the organization owner for this opportunity to fight, I'll hit the gym next week and work on my bugs and promise to be back better than ever. '. |
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