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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Raw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ciminieri 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.
Ciminieri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ciminieri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raw controls the pace.
Ciminieri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raw trying to control but Ciminieri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ciminieri struggling a bit here.#T1##SUB2#
Raw is trying to get an arm triangle but Ciminieri is defending well. #ES#
Ciminieri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ciminieri looks for a takedown but Raw sprawls well.#CL#
Ciminieri clinches up against the cage.
Ciminieri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ciminieri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raw's elbow. #TD2#
Raw pulls Ciminieri into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ciminieri won't allow Raw to get back to his feet.
Ciminieri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raw trying to strike off his back.
Raw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ciminieri slips nicely into half guard.
Ciminieri is trying to control. Raw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raw wants to improve his position but Ciminieri is controlling well.
Raw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ciminieri. #SUB#
Ciminieri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raw defends it well. #T3#
Raw is looking for a sweep. Ciminieri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raw wants to get back to his feet.
Raw won't allow Ciminieri to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ciminieri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrin Ciminieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ciminieri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raw as he avoids it easily.
Ciminieri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Ronan Raw has been cut.
Raw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Raw closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciminieri circles away.
Ciminieri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Raw manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Ciminieri clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Raw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciminieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raw circles away.
Ciminieri is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Raw moves into the clinch.
Raw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raw jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ciminieri walks away with a smile on his face. Raw gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Raw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ciminieri to the ground. Raw is now in Ciminieri's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raw passes into half guard.
Ciminieri is staying active underneath Raw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Raw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Raw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Raw throws a head kick but Ciminieri moves out of range.
Raw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciminieri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raw tries to counter with a clinch but Ciminieri shakes him off and moves away.
Raw darts in looking for a takedown but Ciminieri gets double underhooks and turns Raw into the cage. #CL#
Ciminieri rushes Raw and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Raw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raw slaps away a takedown attempt from Ciminieri, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Raw darts in and clinches Ciminieri up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Darrin Ciminieri has been cut.
Raw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ciminieri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Raw manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Raw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ronan Raw has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Raw throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ciminieri escapes and throws Raw's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Raw looking for a sweep but Ciminieri has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Raw is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
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.
Raw tries to hold on but Ciminieri postures up.
Ciminieri throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Raw because Ciminieri loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Ciminieri looking to secure an arm triangle but Raw defends it well.
Ciminieri misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Raw tries to hold on but Ciminieri postures up.
Raw can't escape the position.
#T3#
Raw wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ciminieri.
BOOM! Ciminieri connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ciminieri looking to ground and pound but Raw is blocking nicely.
Raw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ciminieri trying to control but Raw is having none of it.
Ciminieri unloads with some shots from mount but Raw bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Ciminieri looking to control but Raw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ciminieri controlling from the full mount.
Raw tries to lock up and control but Ciminieri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ciminieri controlling his opponent.
Raw is desperately trying to improve his position but Ciminieri has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raw is squirming around, avoiding Ciminieri's attempts to control the action.
Raw wants to hold on but Ciminieri pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrin Ciminieri dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Raw doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Ciminieri moves into the clinch.
Raw changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ciminieri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Raw with that takedown attempt.
Ciminieri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darrin Ciminieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Raw.#TD#
Ciminieri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Raw kicks off Ciminieri and gets to his feet.
Ciminieri misses with a body kick.
Raw dives in for a single leg takedown but Ciminieri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ciminieri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raw.
Raw stuffs the takedown.
Raw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#CL#
Ciminieri has closed the distance and engaged Raw in a clinch.
#T1#
Raw jumps guard but Ciminieri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Raw breaks from the clinch.
Darrin Ciminieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ciminieri takes the fight into the clinch.
Ciminieri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raw prevents it.
Raw jumps guard but Ciminieri stands there with Raw around his waist. Raw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ciminieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raw or not. #BC2#
Raw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raw goes for a double leg but Ciminieri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ciminieri continues to drive forward.#T2##CL#
Ciminieri closes the distance and clinches.
Ciminieri tries to land knees in the clinch but Raw avoids the damage to the body.
Darrin Ciminieri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ciminieri prevents Raw from breaking the clinch.
Ciminieri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ciminieri has Raw pressed against the cage.
Raw avoiding damage as Ciminieri throws knees to the body.
Ciminieri pushes off an throws an elbow but Raw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Raw prevents Ciminieri from breaking the clinch.
Ciminieri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raw smiles and moves away.
Raw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ciminieri. #CUT#That has opened up Ronan Raw's cut even more.#CL#
Ciminieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciminieri is defending well.
Ciminieri wants to take the fight to the mat but Raw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ciminieri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Raw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciminieri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Raw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ciminieri doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Raw moves into the clinch.
Raw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4##BC2#
Raw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciminieri looks for a takedown but Raw sprawls well.
Raw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciminieri manages to avoid it.
Raw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ciminieri's waist but Ciminieri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raw off to one side.
Raw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ciminieri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ciminieri.
Ciminieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raw.
Raw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciminieri pinned against the cage. Ciminieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrin Ciminieri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ciminieri 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrin Ciminieri! |
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Event:
SSSD 22
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Raw has Kicker up against the cage in a clinch.
Kicker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Raw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kicker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Raw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickers head.
Kicker letting Raw take a breather here.
Kicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Raw successfully pulls guard.
Raw looking to control.
Kicker being controlled here momentarily.
Raw keeping full guard, as Kicker tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Raw is looking for a triangle but Kicker pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Raw wants to get back to his feet but Kicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kicker trying to control but Raw is working from the bottom.
Raw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kicker.
Kicker won't allow Raw to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Raw working for a triangle but Kicker defends it easily.
Raw wants to stand and escape but Kicker is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
Raw wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Raw closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Raw decides to pull guard.
Raw has control of Kicker's left arm, preventing Kicker from doing any damage.
Raw tries to strike from the bottom.
Kicker preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Raw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kicker defends well.
Raw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kicker postures up in Raw's guard and throws a big left but Raw blocks it. #SUB2#
Raw has his foot on Kicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Kicker stays in close to Raw's body and controls the position.
Raw keeping moving, preventing Kicker from controlling successfully.
Kicker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Raw has his foot on Kicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kicker works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raw keeping full guard, as Kicker tries to pass.
Kicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Raw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Raw closes the distance and clinches.
Raw presses Kicker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raw wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Raw jumps into guard, dragging Kicker to the mat.
Raw 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.
Kicker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Raw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raw shoots in and drives through. Kicker sprawls well.
Raw dives in for a single leg takedown but Kicker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Raw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kicker avoids it really well and circles away.
Dean Kicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Raw.
Kicker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raw's waist but Raw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kicker off to one side. #CL2#
Raw clinches up against the cage.
Raw trying to control the position but instead, Kicker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raw into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw is pressed up against the cage. Kicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raw down to the mat. Raw avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Raw takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Raw pulls guard.
Raw looking for a sweep. Not yet Raw, not yet.
Kicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Raw is retaining full guard.
Raw wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raw 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.
Raw is trying to control the position but Kicker postures up.
Kicker is fighting to break Raw's control of his arms but Raw is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raw lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kicker wants to control the position but Raw says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Raw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Kicker looking for submissions off his back.
Raw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kicker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Raw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kicker defends it well. #T3#
Raw slips a nice elbow through Kicker's hands, connecting with Kicker's forehead.
Raw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kicker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ronan Raw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Raw is working for a kimura but Kicker is defending it quite comfortably.
Raw lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raw scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kicker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raw is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raw tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kicker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kicker is looking to control Raw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kicker avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kicker wants to get back to full guard.
Raw content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Raw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Raw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Raw content to control rather than advance.
Raw wants to pass to mount but Kicker is defending the position.
Kicker is looking to control Raw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kicker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Raw decides to return to a standing position. #T1##TD2#
Kicker tries to sprawl but Raw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kicker tries to kick Raw off in order to stand up. Raw Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Raw working the ground and pound.
Kicker is looking for a sweep.
Raw takes a little break here. Kicker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Raw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kicker is being controlled here. #T2#
Kicker struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Raw goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kicker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raw but great work by Kicker.
Kicker working away.
Raw is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kicker is staying active.
Kicker trying to control the position but Raw is working away. #SUB#
Kicker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kicker but great work by Raw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kicker is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Raw lands an elbow.
Raw happy to just control the position for now.
Raw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kicker keeps working.
Kicker is looking to regain half guard here but Raw keeps moving and retains side control.
Raw controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Raw stands up and beckons Kicker to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Raw drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
Kicker blocks a body shot from Raw. #BC2#
Raw manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Raw changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kicker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kicker tries to buck Raw off but Raw is having none of it.
Kicker is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicker is not content to let Raw control the position.
Dean Kicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronan Raw is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Raw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Raw!
The defeated Dean Kicker had this to say: 'I am dissappointed, but will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Raw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trump thumps Raw with a low kick.
Raw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raw fails with the takedown.
Trump throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Trump.
Raw throws a head kick but Trump moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trump!
Raw is breathing heavily.
Trump cracks Raw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Ronan Raw has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for Raw on that attempt.
Fucccup Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump pushes Raw away with a front kick.#KD2#
Trump lands a big head kick that sends Raw tumbling to the mat! Trump takes a step backwards and waves Raw back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Raw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Raw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trump. Trump obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Trump ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Raw's jaw. Raw's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Trump does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fucccup Trump! |
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Event:
SSSD 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Guy. #TD2#
Raw closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Raw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guy. Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Ronan Raw has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Raw darts in and clinches Guy up against the ropes.
Raw taking a breather.
Raw is stalling here.
Guy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
Raw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1##BC2#
Raw breaks the clinch.
Guy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Raw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raw wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Guy looks to move to half guard but instead Raw has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Guy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Raw tries to control but Guy wriggling away.
Raw punching from mount but Guy doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Guy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Raw.
Raw controlling the position easily from mount.
Raw trying to control but Guy is having none of it.
Raw punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Raw throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raw scoring with strikes but Guy is staying in there.
Raw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Raw wants to control the pace but Guy is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Raw lands with some strikes.
Raw with a couple of short strikes.
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 Tall Guy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronan Raw's cut.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raw tries a head kick but it misses.
Guy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Raw. Raw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raw looks to land a body kick but Guy moved away.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raw wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Guy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Raw fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guy to the ground. Raw is now in Guy's guard.
Raw controlling from the top position.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Guy is trying to keep Raw in close.
#SU2#
Raw stands up from Guy's guard - Raw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Raw moves forwards but Guy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guy throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Raw drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SUB2#
Raw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raw 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.
Guy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raw's guard.
Guy won't allow Raw to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Raw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Raw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raw is striking but Guy is not phased and passes to half guard.#ES2#
Raw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Guy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#That has opened up Ronan Raw's cut even more.
Guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Raw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Raw.
Guy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Raw just manages to avoid it.
Tall Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Raw's head.
Raw doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raw is breathing heavily.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raw in his tracks.
Guy lands a really nice looking cross but Raw seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guy. Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Raw 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#The cut above Ronan Raw's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tall Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Raw.
Raw throws a body kick that misses.
Guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Raw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tall Guy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Raw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raw dives in and grabs Guy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Guy pushes down on Raw's head and hops out.
Guy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Guy tries to sprawl but Raw drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Guy is looking to control Raw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
Raw trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy trying to control but Raw postures up.
Raw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Raw is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Guy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Raw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#Ronan Raw's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Guy lands the left hand.
Guy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tall Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raw shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.#T2#
Raw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tall Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronan Raw.
Guy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronan Raw's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tall Guy!
A less than humble Tall Guy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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SSSD Opener
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Raw lands with a kick to the temple. Muller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muller.#CL2#
Raw pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Raw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Raw lands a knee to the head.
Muller tries to break free but Raw pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Raw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Raw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Muller passes into side control.
Muller tries to stand but Raw is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw regains half guard.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Raw to regain full guard. #T1#
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raw is keeping the position for now.
Raw tries to strike from the bottom.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raw is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller passes into half guard.
Muller is trying to control. Raw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like Muller is going to stand back up.
Muller trying to control from half guard but Raw is working away. #SUB#
Muller wants to work for an arm triangle but Raw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Muller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Raw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Raw has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalling in the clinch from Raw.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Raw decides to pull guard.
Muller could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Raw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raw keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Muller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raw is looking to sweep but instead, Muller has passed into half guard.
Muller is looking to stall here but Raw recovers full guard.
Raw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Raw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Muller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Raw counters by moving into the clinch.
Raw pressing his opponent against the cage.
Muller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Raw breaks the clinch.
Muller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Ronan Raw has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
Raw misses the shot to the body.
Raw stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Raw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muller to the mat! Muller manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Muller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Muller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Raw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Raw stopping the sweep attempt from Muller.
Muller is trying to control the position but Raw postures up.
Raw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Raw content to stall in guard here.
Raw lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raw is one step ahead there.
Muller keeping full guard, as Raw tries to pass.
Muller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raw is one step ahead there. #T3#
Muller is trying to keep Raw in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muller's waist but Muller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raw off to one side. #TD2#
Raw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Muller is looking to reverse the position.
Muller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raw off and has taken his back!
Raw is breathing heavily.
Raw is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Muller wants to control but Raw is keeping busy.
Raw wants to get back to his feet.
Muller wants to control but Raw is keeping busy.
Muller lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Muller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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 Thomas Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronan Raw's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Muller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muller fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Raw has managed to clinch.
Muller tries to break the clinch but Raw is controlling the position.
Muller wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Raw successfully pulls guard.
Raw wants to sweep here but Muller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raw has Muller pulled in close to control his posture.
Muller won't allow Raw to get back to his feet. #T1#
Muller wants to pass the guard but Raw is keeping the position.
Muller being controlled here momentarily.
Thomas Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raw wants to sweep but no luck.
Raw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raw has his hands on Muller's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muller trying to control the position but Raw is working away.
Muller cracks Raw with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Muller tries for a kimura but Raw is defending well. #SU#
Muller decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Muller wants to clinch up but Raw keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Muller shoots in and gets a takedown into Raw's guard.
Muller wants to control from the top but Raw keeps moving.
Muller postures up and lands a big shot to Raw's brow. #SUB#
Muller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Raw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raw seems keen to control Muller's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Raw tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Raw rushes Muller and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raw.
Muller fails to pull guard.
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 Thomas Muller.
I think Muller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Muller! |
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