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Event:
BWMMA-5 High Tide
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1# Turrik shoots in for a takedown but Neidlinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Neidlinger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Crunch! Neidlinger slams his shin into Turrik's torso. Neidlinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Turrik fails with the takedown#TD# and Neidlinger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Turrik is looking to stand up but Neidlinger isn't so interested in that idea. Turrik trying to keep a closed guard but Neidlinger is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turrik looking for a sweep. Not yet Turrik, not yet. Neidlinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turrik's guard. Turrik is trying to stand up here but Neidlinger is controlling him well. #T1# Turrik trying to control from the bottom.
#SU# Neidlinger postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Turrik to stand up. Turrik is looking to clinch. Turrik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neidlinger pinned against the cage. Neidlinger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ben Neidlinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikar Turrik. Turrik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Neidlinger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC# Neidlinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Neidlinger.
Turrik tries to clinch and Neidlinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Some wild striking there from Neidlinger.
Neidlinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Turrik tries to counter it with a takedown but Neidlinger pushes his down on his head and steps out. Ikar Turrik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Neidlinger. #CL# Neidlinger darts in and clinches Turrik up against the cage.#BC# Neidlinger breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Turrik manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neidlinger on his heels. He'll look to pass Neidlinger's guard now, I'm sure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES# Neidlinger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Turrik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2# Turrik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Neidlinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neidlinger circles away from the clinch attempt and Neidlinger counters with a series of strikes. Turrik will be more careful next time no doubt. Turrik shoots in for a takedown but Neidlinger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Turrik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Turrik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neidlinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Turrik takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Neidlinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# Turrik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neidlinger as he jumps to the side. Neidlinger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turrik sprawls and moves away. Turrik looks winded!#CL# Neidlinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Neidlinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Neidlinger clinches. #BC# Neidlinger breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Turrik moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Turrik misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ben Neidlinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turrik throws a sloppy head kick and Neidlinger counters with a two punch combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Neidlinger dominated that round. That's time! Neidlinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Turrik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turrik motions for Neidlinger to come forward. Turrik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Neidlinger appears to be looking for a big counter. Neidlinger keeps the fight on the outside. Turrik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL# Turrik gets tackled into the cage by Neidlinger. Neidlinger maintains the clinch. #BC# Neidlinger breaks from the clinch.
Turrik has his takedown stuffed and Neidlinger counters with a left and a right that stings Turrik. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turrik misses with a takedown and Neidlinger counters with a series of strikes. Turrik will be more careful next time no doubt. That kick from Neidlinger tenderised Turrik's leg. Turrik is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turrik. Ben Neidlinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikar Turrik. A nice combination there by Neidlinger.
Neidlinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turrik tries to clinch and Neidlinger counters with a three punch combo that has Turrik backing up. Turrik nods at Neidlinger to acknowledge the strikes. Turrik wants to clinch up but Neidlinger keeps it at a distance. Turrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Neidlinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Turrik has Neidlinger up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2# Turrik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neidlinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turrik can do to turn this around? Turrik fails with the takedown and Neidlinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Turrik is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Horrible takedown attempt by Turrik or perhaps it was just good defense by Neidlinger, which made it look bad. Neidlinger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Left hook, right uppercut from Neidlinger. #CL2# Turrik gets a clinch. #BC2# Turrik breaks the clinch.
#T3# Turrik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neidlinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL# Turrik tries to keep at a distance but Neidlinger has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Neidlinger breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Turrik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Neidlinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Neidlinger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Turrik is looking to clinch. Turrik tries to clinch and Neidlinger counters with a one-two to the body. Neidlinger is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4# Neidlinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Turrik doesn't succeed with the takedown and Neidlinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Turrik takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turrik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Neidlinger scores with a leg kick.
#CL2# Turrik gets in close and instigates a clinch. Turrik tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Neidlinger dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Good leg kick by Neidlinger. Turrik fails with a takedown attempt. Turrik moves in looking to clinch but Neidlinger pushes him off. Turrik tries a low kick but Neidlinger avoids it. Turrik misses with a hook to the body
and Neidlinger counters with a left and a right that stings Turrik. Neidlinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turrik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A nice leg kick lands there from Neidlinger. A head kick from Neidlinger lands but Turrik takes it in his stride. #CL2# Turrik takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Neidlinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turrik.
Neidlinger is pressed up against the cage. Turrik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neidlinger down to the mat. Neidlinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Turrik fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As Turrik looks to move away, Neidlinger throws a big counter combo but Turrik just gets out of the way. Ben Neidlinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikar Turrik. Turrik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Neidlinger throws a head kick but Turrik moves out of range.
Neidlinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Neidlinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Neidlinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turrik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neidlinger defends it well. Nice sprawl there from Neidlinger as Turrik shoots in. Neidlinger is looking for a counter combo.#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Neidlinger. That's going to slow Turrik down. Neidlinger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL# Neidlinger takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Neidlinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Turrik tries for a takedown but Neidlinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Neidlinger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turrik. That did some damage! Ben Neidlinger is winning the standup battle so far. A nice leg kick lands there from Neidlinger. A solid leg kick lands there for Neidlinger.
Turrik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Neidlinger is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Turrik with a poor takedown and Neidlinger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turrik shoots in looking for a takedown but Neidlinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turrik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Neidlinger is looking for a counter combo. Turrik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neidlinger swivels and escapes.#CL# Neidlinger closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Neidlinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Neidlinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neidlinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Turrik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neidlinger.
#T4# Sloppy strikes from Neidlinger. Those never looked like landing. Turrik takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Neidlinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Turrik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neidlinger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Turrik has his takedown stuffed and Neidlinger counters with a nice uppercut. Neidlinger closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2# Turrik moves into the clinch. Ikar Turrik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ben Neidlinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Turrik tries to throw a body punch but Neidlinger avoids it by throwing Turrik back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Neidlinger showed his dominance in that final round. Well Neidlinger 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27 Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Neidlinger! Ben Neidlinger bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BWMMA-2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1# Ruthlessness lunges at Neidlinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neidlinger's hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthlessness. Neidlinger does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2# Ruthlessness looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses. Neidlinger is trying to control the position but Ruthlessness postures up. Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses. Ruthlessness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ruthlessness with a nice head shot there. Ruthlessness throws a strike but Neidlinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Neidlinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruthlessness is proving hard to escape from. #SU# Neidlinger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruthlessness, up you get! Ruthlessness tests Neidlinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Neidlinger is rocked! Ruthlessness fakes the body blow, causing Neidlinger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Neidlinger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Ruthlessness! Ray Ruthlessness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Diaz moves into range and clinches up with Neidlinger.#BC2# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Neidlinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Neidlinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Neidlinger moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Neidlinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neidlinger's waist but Neidlinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diaz tries to clinch but Neidlinger moves out of range. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neidlinger as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Neidlinger is out of range. Neidlinger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Diaz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Neidlinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Neidlinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. As Diaz backs off Neidlinger throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all. Diaz shoots for a takedown but Neidlinger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Neidlinger sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Neidlinger throws a counter combo. Neidlinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head. Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Neidlinger. Neidlinger blocks a jab.#T2# Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Neidlinger pushes him off. Neidlinger cracks Diaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Neidlinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Neidlinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! Neidlinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Neidlinger counters with a nice body kick.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neidlinger swivels and escapes. The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3# Neidlinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Neidlinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neidlinger can pounce on him.
Neidlinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz. Neidlinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Diaz misses with a hook. Neidlinger ducked under it nicely. Diaz tries for a takedown but Neidlinger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4# Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neidlinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Neidlinger tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neidlinger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neidlinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Neidlinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Neidlinger, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Neidlinger against the cage but Neidlinger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Neidlinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Neidlinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Neidlinger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Neidlinger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Neidlinger dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Neidlinger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head. Neidlinger thumps Diaz with a low kick. A nice combination there by Neidlinger.
Neidlinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neidlinger's waist but Neidlinger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side. Neidlinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz. Ben Neidlinger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Neidlinger 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. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neidlinger as he avoids it easily. A combination from Diaz does no damage. Neidlinger connects with a body shot.#T1# Nice takedown defense from Neidlinger. No joy for Diaz on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Neidlinger lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A thudding body kick lands there by Neidlinger!
Neidlinger's corner calls for a 1-2. Neidlinger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Neidlinger swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.#CL2# Neidlinger rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Neidlinger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diaz smiles and moves away.
Neidlinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Neidlinger. Diaz misses with a straight left. #CL# Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Neidlinger won't allow it.
#BC2# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Neidlinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Neidlinger with a nice calf kick. Neidlinger throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz wants to clinch. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Neidlinger delivers a nice body kick.#T4# Neidlinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively. Neidlinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neidlinger but Neidlinger pushes him off and we're back to square one. As Diaz backs off Neidlinger throws a huge counter combo but Diaz manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Neidlinger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Diaz is trying to drag Neidlinger to the mat but Neidlinger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Neidlinger 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Neidlinger avoids a kick to the body.
Neidlinger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz. Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Neidlinger circles away.
Neidlinger connects with the punch. Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neidlinger ducks under a wild hook from Diaz. Neidlinger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Neidlinger lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neidlinger with a nice calf kick. Neidlinger tries to clinch up and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Neidlinger will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1# Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neidlinger tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neidlinger to the ground. Neidlinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Neidlinger keeps the fight on the outside. Neidlinger throws a nice head kick!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neidlinger sprawls well. Neidlinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Neidlinger lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2# Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neidlinger as he avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Neidlinger.#CL2# Neidlinger moves into range and clinches up with Diaz. Diaz is trying to push Neidlinger away but Neidlinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2# Neidlinger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Neidlinger clinches up against the cage.#BC# Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz tries to land a body kick and Neidlinger counters with a nice leg kick. Neidlinger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Diaz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#TD# Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Neidlinger's guard.#ES2# Neidlinger pushes Diaz off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Neidlinger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL# Diaz rushes Neidlinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Neidlinger breaks the clinch.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt. Neidlinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz. Neidlinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ben Neidlinger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Neidlinger thumps Diaz with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Ben Neidlinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Neidlinger 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Neidlinger! A less than humble Ben Neidlinger 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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