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Event:
IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Grappler rushes Path and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Path or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grappler.
Path throws a punch but it's blocked by Grappler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Path avoids a wild elbow strike from Grappler.#TD#
Grappler tightens his grip and picks Path up, before dumping him to the ground. Path manages to land in guard.
Path keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Path trying to strike off his back.
Path controls Grappler momentarily but Grappler frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
Grappler won't allow Path to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Path working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grappler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grappler scoring with some ground and pound.
Grappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grappler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grappler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grappler cracks Path with a solid left hand.
Grappler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Grappler content to stall in guard here.
Grappler 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.
Grappler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Path looking to control.
Grappler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grappler stands up over Path, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Path has momentary wrist control but Grappler slips an elbow through the middle.
Grappler slips nicely into half guard.
Grappler is trying to control the action in half guard but Path is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through Path's hands, connecting with Path's forehead.
Grappler trying to control from half guard but Path is working away.
Path is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappler scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Grappler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Grappler is working for a kimura but Path is defending it quite comfortably.
Grappler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Path with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grappler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through Path's hands, connecting with Path's forehead.
Grappler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Path is looking for a sweep. Grappler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Path is looking to escape.
Path is looking to improve his position.
Grappler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Grappler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Path with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Grappler.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Path is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Grappler.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Path is not content to let Grappler control the position.
Grappler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grappler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gael Grappler dominated that round.
That's time! Grappler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Grappler clinches with his opponent.
Grappler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Path makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Grappler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Path clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Path is trying to remain composed but Grappler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Grappler lands a shot to the body.
Path is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Grappler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Grappler lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Path hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler punches Path on the ear.
Grappler lands shots from the back.
Path rolls, trying to escape but Grappler keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Grappler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Path up.
Grappler has Path flattened out and is raining down punches. #ROC#Path is rocked!
Grappler lands strikes from the back and Path isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
During a confident post fight interview, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
IXF XXXVI
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Path shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Path closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Path pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Path.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Path.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Path.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Path fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Path misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
War Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Path gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Path shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Path shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Path's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Path uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Path is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Connor Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Path.#T2#
Jones stalks Path and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Path's face. Path staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like War Path has been cut.
Jones throws a jab when Path was well out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a looping right.
Path tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Path dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Path shoots in but no luck this time.
Path wants to clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Path gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T3##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Path let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Path keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#CL2#
Path pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Path with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Path throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Path shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Path with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Jones misses with a straight right.
Path ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones leaves Path with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Path tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Path uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Path on that attempt.
Jones throws a jab when Path was well out of range.
Path let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones misses with a looping right.
As Jones backs off Path throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Path looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Path persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
As Path looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Path just gets out of the way.
Path has a takedown stuffed.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Path closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Path.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Path closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Connor Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.#T1#
Jones lands a jab.
A big right from Jones misses.
Path looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones takes a swing at Path's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Path moved out of range.#KD#
Jones lands a left and a right that send Path crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Path can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path loses concentration momentarily and Jones pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Path crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Jones finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Connor Jones!
Connor Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Path avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thunder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thunder misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Path closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder digs a right hand underneath Path's ribcage. Path let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thunder digs a right hand into Path's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Path's gas tank.
Thunder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder struggles to land a body shot inside as Path controls his hands.
Thunder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paths head.
Thunder lands with a left to the head.
Thunder lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thunder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Path can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Thunder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Path is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Path has his back to the cage. #BC#
Thunder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Path bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Thunder drops Path with a beautiful combination! Path stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thunder is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like War Path has been cut.#T1#
Path on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thunder misses with a combination
and Path counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Path throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thunder's waist but Thunder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Path off to one side.
Path misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Path badly! Thunder follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Path out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Thunder finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonny Thunder!
A victorious Jonny Thunder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Freeman tries for a takedown but Path circles away easily#KD2#
and Path counters with a crisp one two that drops Freeman! Path thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Freeman to his feet! Freeman is in big trouble!#CL2#
Path clinches up with Freeman and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Path jumps into guard, dragging Freeman to the mat.
Path 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.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Path keeps moving.
Freeman content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman prevents Path from getting back to his feet.
Our spies down at at Big Island Fitness inform us that Path has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Freeman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Freeman drops back looking for a leg! Path is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Path manages to kick Freeman off! Freeman jumps back into Path's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman trying to control but Path is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Freeman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Path looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Path looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Path! #REVB#
Path really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Path trying to control the position but Freeman is working away. #T2#
What's Freeman going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Path in side control, throwing shots but Freeman defends.
Freeman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Freeman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Path. #SUB2#
Path tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well. #SUB2#
Path goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Freeman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Path but great work by Freeman.#SUB#
Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Freeman trying to control the action but Path is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Freeman is trying to get an arm triangle but Path is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Freeman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Path looks calm but he's in trouble here. Freeman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Path is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Freeman lets go of the hold and Path can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeb Freeman! |
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Event:
IXF XVI
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Home misses with a looping right.
Path takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Path ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Home cracks Path with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Path shoots in and drives through. Home sprawls well.
It looked like Home was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Path.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up but Home swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Home throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
Path raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Home as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Home closes the distance and clinches.
Path tries to break free but Home pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Home tries to work over Path's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Home misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Home.
Home managing to block the knees to the body from Path.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Path tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Home tries a body shot but Path blocks it.
Home tries to throw a body punch but Path avoids it by throwing Home back against the cage.
Home lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Path tries to circle away but Home has him pinned against the cage.
Path tries to score a body lock takedown but Home shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.
Home struggles to land a body shot inside as Path controls his hands.
Path has Home pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Home manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Home.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Home.
Home lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Home.
Home can't find room to land a body shot as Path controls the action.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Home lands with a light punch inside.
Path prevents a body shot from Home. #BC#
Home breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Home jabs Path to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Path closes this distance looking for a takedown but Home circles away.
Path looks winded!#KD#
Home lands a big uppercut and Path crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Path looks OK. Home waves Path back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like War Path has been cut.
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#
Home darts in and clinches Path up against the cage.
Home misses with a hook from the clinch.
Home lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Path is rocked!
Home lands a body shot in the clinch.
Path is still on wobbly legs! Can Home finish him?
A short right from Home.
Home lands with a right to the head.
Home lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Path blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Home misses with a hook to the ribs.
Home lands a body punch.
Path seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Home breaks the clinch.
Home cracks Path with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Path tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Home pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Path is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Home!
New Home 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:
IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Path shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira digs a good hook to Path's body.
Path is breathing heavily.
Path avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#It looks like War Path has been cut.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with the combination.
#T1#
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Path on the side of the head.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Path was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nogueira.
Path fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Path does no damage. #T2#
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Path thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Path moves out of range as Nogueira strikes.
Path swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Path is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira throws a hook to the side of Path's head but Path sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira feints a jab promting Path to slip. Nogueira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Path slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Path is rocked!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Path avoids nicely.
Oh Path is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Path fails to land the takedown.
Wanderlei Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nogueira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Path seems to have got his legs back now.
Path blocks a jab.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Path tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Path with a series of wild strikes but Path uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Path takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Path avoids it well.
Path looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a leg kick
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira throws out a counter right but Path avoids it with no problem.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Path wants to clinch.#T4#
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Path.
Path darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets double underhooks and turns Path into the cage.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Path throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Path keeps him there for the moment.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Path wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Path misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Nogueira gets tackled into the cage by Path. Path maintains the clinch.
Path wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path looking for a takedown.
Path is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nogueira to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Path shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Path thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Nogueira wants to control the position but Path says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Path is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Path seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Path is working for a submission of some sort.
Path with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Path's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Path throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nogueira to regain full guard.
Path is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Path is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Path fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Path tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it. #TD#
Path closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nogueira quickly recovers to half guard.
Path not doing much here.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Path dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body. Path takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Path has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Path has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Path.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Path won't allow it.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position.
Nogueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Path has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Path.
Path has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Path tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Path.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position. #TD#
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Path looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
War Path overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Path is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Path gets to his feet. Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira scores with a leg kick.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Nogueira misses
and Path counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3##TD#
Path shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Path tries to stand but Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
Path passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Path sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nogueira defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Path thows a huge punch but Nogueira dodges it nicely.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
War Path showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Path 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... War Path! |
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Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
Path tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Path with that takedown attempt.
Path darts in looking for a takedown but Campbell gets double underhooks and turns Path into the cage.
Steele Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.#CL2#
Path has Campbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Path tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campbell smiles and moves away.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
Campbell delivers a nice body kick.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
Path moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a leg kick.
Path tries to counter with a clinch but Campbell shakes him off and moves away.
Campbell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Campbell throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like War Path has been cut.
Campbell tries to clinch but Path is having none of it. #T1#
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Path manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Path is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Path avoids the head kick by Campbell.
Path feints the counter takedown.
Steele Campbell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campbell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campbell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Path moves into the clinch.
Path fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Path looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Path fails to pull guard.
Path trying to land knees to the body.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Path blocks it.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Path avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Path controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Campbell with a knee to the head.
Campbell with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell avoids the elbow strike from Path, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Path is defending well for now.
A short right from Path on the inside.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Path blocks it.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Path managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Path.
Path is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Path lands with a right to the head.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell trying to stall but Path improves his position.
Campbell swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
Path can't break the clinch.
Campbell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Path looks winded!
Path tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campbell smiles and moves away.
Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campbell sets himself, and Path steps forward looking for the clinch! Campbell avoids it this time.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Campbell.
A low kick from Campbell misses #CL2#
and Path holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Campbell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Path is blocking nicely.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Path jumps guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Path won't want to take too many of those.
Campbell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Path in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campbell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalling in the clinch from Campbell.
Knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell scores a nice knee to the body.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Path.
Path jumps guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Campbell.
Campbell working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steele Campbell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Path down. #CL2#
Path moves into the clinch.
Path drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campbell tries to stall but Path uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campbell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Path takes a knee right on the jaw!
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Path.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell lands a knee to the head.
Campbell lands a knee to the body.
Campbell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell crunches a lovely knee into Path's ribcage.
Path is breathing heavily.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Campbell lands a knee to the body.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Path avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Path lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell scores a nice knee to the body.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campbell.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Path blocks it.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by Path.
Campbell is looking to control Path's arms but Path gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell misses with a knee to the head.
Path takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell blocks an elbow strike.
Path managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Path avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Campbell is pressed up against the cage. Path has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campbell down to the mat. Campbell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Path takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path feints the counter takedown.
Campbell wants to land a leg kick but Path is out of range.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
Campbell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Path avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
No luck for Path with that takedown attempt.
Steele Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.
Path on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Campbell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steele Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Path ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.#CL2#
Path gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Path tries to pull guard but Campbell won't allow it.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Path can do to turn this around?
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Path's face.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Campbell obliges.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Path.
#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Campbell obliges.
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Campbell lands a knee to the body.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Path avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Path blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele Campbell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Path blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Campbell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Path's face.
Campbell landing knees to the head.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Path won't want to take too many of those.
Path jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Path around his waist. Path gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Path has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steele Campbell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Path crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Campbell - the referee stops the clock and Path gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Campbell. Path manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Path goes for a double leg but Campbell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campbell continues to drive forward.
Campbell half committed to a counter leg kick.
War Path is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Campbell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Path rushes Campbell and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Path is defending well for now.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the head but Path blocks with his arms.
Path jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Campbell walks away with a smile on his face. Path gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Path moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Path drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Campbell defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell feints and then cracks Path's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Path down.
Path takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Path clinches with his opponent.
Campbell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Path looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##KD#
Campbell drops Path with a big knee straight up the middle! Path is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Path is rocked!
Path steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Campbell. That one must have hurt.
Path is still on wobbly legs! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell tries to clinch up.
Campbell is looking to chop away at Path's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Path checks a leg kick.
Path shoots in but Campbell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Path seems to have recovered his senses.
Steele Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.
Campbell connects with an inside leg kick.
Path chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Campbell can pounce on him.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch but Path swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Path blocks the body kick.
Campbell checks a low kick from Path.
A head kick misses from Campbell. #T2#
Campbell scores with a kick to the body.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Path avoids nicely.
Campbell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Path is able to avoid easily.
Path moves out of range as Campbell throws a body kick.
Campbell throws the kick towards the body but Path avoids it.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Campbell has managed to clinch.
Campbell scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up War Path's cut even more.
Path has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Campbell.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Path has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Path drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Path tries to pull guard but Campbell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Path avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Path is keeping busy.
Path managing to block the knees to the body from Campbell.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Path wants to break the clinch but can't.
Campbell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Path blocks it with crossed arms.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Path displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Path lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell with a knee to the head.
Path can't break the clinch.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Campbell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Path.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Path won't want to take too many of those.
Campbell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Path avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
Path's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Path tries to pull guard but Campbell won't allow it.
War Path has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Path blocks it.
Campbell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Path avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steele Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steele Campbell!
Our winner, Steele Campbell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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