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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Batchelor clinches up with Ivacic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Batchelor clinches. #BC#
Batchelor breaks the clinch.
Batchelor throws the kick towards the body but Ivacic avoids it.#TD#
Batchelor gets a double leg takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivacic has wrist control.
Batchelor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivacic controls Batchelor momentarily but Batchelor frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batchelor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batchelor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batchelor 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.#T1#
Batchelor trying to control but Ivacic is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ivacic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batchelor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivacic is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batchelor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Batchelor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ivacic wants to control but Batchelor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Batchelor stalling. #T2#
Ivacic trying to control from the bottom.
Batchelor prevents Ivacic from improving his position.
Batchelor works his way into side control. #SUB#
Batchelor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivacic, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Ivacic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivacic is looking to regain half guard here but Batchelor keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batchelor staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivacic prevents Batchelor from moving into mount. #SUB#
Batchelor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Batchelor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batchelor trying to control the position but Ivacic is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Batchelor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batchelor wants it to stay on the feet.
Batchelor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Batchelor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ivacic did well to prevent Batchelor getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batchelor is keen to just control but Ivacic is a slippery customer.
Batchelor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivacic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor 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#
Ivacic shoots for a takedown but Batchelor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batchelor is looking to counter the offense by Ivacic and move into the clinch.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Batchelor is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Batchelor circles away and we're back to standing.
Batchelor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivacic has a takedown stuffed.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.
Ivacic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Batchelor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batchelor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Batchelor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Batchelor closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batchelor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivacic can't fight it off and eventually Batchelor manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivacic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivacic working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Ivacic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivacic has a closed guard, preventing Batchelor from standing up.
Batchelor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batchelor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batchelor forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivacic tries to get to full guard but Batchelor has control of the leg.
Batchelor trying to mount his opponent but Ivacic defends it.
Ivacic wants to get back to full guard but Batchelor has mounted him!
Batchelor with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivacic reaches up to try and control the position but Batchelor seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ivacic rolls and tries to escape and now Batchelor has his back!
#SUB#
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Good control from Batchelor.#T3##SUB#
Batchelor is looking for the choke from the back position but Ivacic is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Batchelor working for a choke but Ivacic is defending well.
Ivacic can't escape the position.
Batchelor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ivacic is trying to break free.
#T4#
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.
Ivacic is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Batchelor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ivacic tries to escape the position.
Batchelor trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ivacic doesn't escape.
Ivacic staying busy and making it hard for Batchelor to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Batchelor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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#
Ivacic moves in looking to clinch but Batchelor pushes him off.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batchelor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ivacic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Ivacic has Batchelor up against the cage in a clinch.
Batchelor fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivacic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Troy Batchelor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matic Ivacic.#BC#
Batchelor manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Batchelor shoots in and gets a takedown into Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to stand but Ivacic is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Ivacic is trying to control the position but Batchelor postures up. #SUB2#
Ivacic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Batchelor defends it easily.
Ivacic is pulling down on Batchelor's head. It's preventing any offense from Batchelor, at least for the moment.
Batchelor trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivacic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troy Batchelor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batchelor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ivacic's guard.
Batchelor wants to control from the top but Ivacic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Batchelor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Batchelor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivacic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batchelor working aggressively here.
Ivacic stops a takedown attempt from Batchelor.
#T3#
Batchelor jumps guard but Ivacic stands there with Batchelor around his waist. Batchelor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batchelor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivacic prevents it.
Ivacic is trying to pull guard but Batchelor has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ivacic successfully pulls guard.
Batchelor preventing the sweep.
Batchelor postures up.
Batchelor passes Ivacic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Batchelor is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Ivacic is trying to control but can't.
Ivacic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Batchelor manages to mount him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batchelor controlling the position easily from mount.
Matic Ivacic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Batchelor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Batchelor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batchelor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Batchelor! |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ivacic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edwards defends it nicely.
Ivacic loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Ivacic stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ivacic pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ivacic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ivacic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivacic as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivacic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Edwards rushes Ivacic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ivacic is working for takedown but Edwards is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ivacic wants to break free but Edwards has control.
#BC#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Ivacic lands a body shot.
Ivacic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
Ivacic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivacic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivacic was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Ivacic on that attempt.
Edwards seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ivacic misses with a low kick.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Ivacic sprawls well.
Ivacic blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivacic gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivacic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Ivacic persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Ivacic tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivacic swivels and escapes.
Edwards lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivacic at a distance.
Ivacic throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards throws a low kick but Ivacic moves out of range easily.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivacic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ivacic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Edwards wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards sets himself, and Ivacic steps forward looking for the clinch! Edwards avoids it this time.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edwards throws an elbow but misses.
Ivacic tries to pull guard but Edwards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivacic avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Ivacic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivacic off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivacic slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Kamaru Edwards will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ivacic fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Ivacic.
Ivacic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Ivacic counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Ivacic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Ivacic breaks from the clinch.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards is looking to counter punch.
Ivacic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivacic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivacic misses with a takedown attempt - Edwards sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivacic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edwards fails with the takedown.
Ivacic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Ivacic gets a clinch.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Ivacic holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Ivacic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Edwards prevents it.
#T2#
Edwards is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivacic has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivacic stalling in the clinch but Edwards improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edwards is stalling here.
Ivacic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Ivacic jumps into guard, dragging Edwards to the mat.
#SU#
Edwards gets to his feet - Ivacic follows without any prompting.
Edwards throws a body punch but Ivacic moves out of range.
Ivacic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.#T3##BC2#
Ivacic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivacic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Edwards holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards tries to break free but Ivacic pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Ivacic avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivacic.
Ivacic dodges an elbow strike from Edwards.
Ivacic is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Ivacic can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Edwards prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivacic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is thwarting Ivacic's attempts to control the position.
Edwards looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matic Ivacic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivacic keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Ivacic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivacic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivacic moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edwards.
Ivacic darts in looking for a takedown but Edwards gets double underhooks and turns Ivacic into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards goes for a double leg but Ivacic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivacic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ivacic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Edwards stands up and waves to Ivacic to follow him. #T1##CL2#
Ivacic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Ivacic pulls guard successfully.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ivacic can't do much from the bottom here.
Ivacic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB#
Edwards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Edwards stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ivacic goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
Ivacic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a nice looking combination but Ivacic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivacic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.#T3##CL#
Edwards darts in and clinches Ivacic up against the cage.#BC2#
Ivacic breaks the clinch.
Ivacic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Ivacic, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Ivacic against the cage but Ivacic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Ivacic shows good takedown defense.
Ivacic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ivacic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ivacic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Edwards counters by clinching up.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivacic smiles and moves away.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivacic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.#CL2#
Ivacic clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Ivacic breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matic Ivacic.
I think Ivacic 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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