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Event:
DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Abner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batista momentarily.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batista moves away from the strike by Abner.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Abner stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick
and Batista counters with a one-two to the body.
Abner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Rock Batista has been cut.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Abner lands a big head kick that sends Batista tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves Batista back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner fails to land with a series of punches.
Abner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Batista shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abner but Abner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batista shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side.
Abner stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abner throws a leg kick that misses.
Batista will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batista shoots in but Abner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Abner stuffs the takedown.
Abner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batista blocks a head kick by Abner.
#T2#
Batista tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abner swivels and escapes.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abner throws a nice looking combination but Batista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abner feints and then cracks Batista's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Batista down.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Batista rushes Abner and presses him up against the cage.
Abner prevents a body shot from Batista.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abner throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abner is defending well.
Batista tries to pull guard but Abner holds him up against the cage and eventually Batista drops back down to his feet.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abner after a bit of a struggle.
Batista throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batista wants to clinch up but Abner keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Abner does no damage. #T3#
Batista shoots in but Abner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abner throws a leg kick but Batista sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Abner shows good takedown defense.
Abner lands with a nice body punch.
Batista is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abner jabs at Batista's body.
Batista looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Abner. Batista shrugs it off though.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner clobbers Batista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Abner.#T4#
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Abner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batista slips under a jab.
Abner throws a shot to the body.
Batista tries to clinch up
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Abner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Batista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batista's head backwards.
Abner clobbers Batista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
Abner misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Abner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Batista's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily. #CL#
Batista gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch.
Batista ducks right into an uppercut from Abner.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abner misses with a looping right.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abner circles away.
Abner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batista attempts a counter takedown but Abner avoids it well and moves away.
Batista misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Abner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Batista! Abner lets Batista back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Batista is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner looks for the body kick but Batista saw that one coming.
Batista has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abner is fending him off so far but Batista persists. Nope, Abner circles away and we're back to standing.
Abner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batista stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abner.#T1#
Abner connects with a high kick. #CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches.
Abner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Abner has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Abner.
Batista drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch.
Abner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abner wants it to stay on the feet.
Batista takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abner.#T2#
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abner tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abner to the ground. Abner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner lands a jab to Batista's midsection.
Abner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abner wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Abner drops Batista with a beautiful combination! Batista stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Abner is looking for the KO!
Oh Batista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Batista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Abner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Batista sprawling to the canvas! Batista rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Abner finish him?!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Batista. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Batista drops his hands momentarily and Abner needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Batista just on the top of the head. Batista drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Batista - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uncle Abner!
Uncle Abner made sure to mention his sponsor, Glomco Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Rock Batista spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
DC 16: New Year's Grievances
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vega counters with a body kick.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Vega sprawls well.
Vega lands with a nice body kick.
Batista doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
Batista avoids the head kick by Vega.
#CL#
Batista instigates a clinch.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Batista tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Batista.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but Vega gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Batista is working for takedown but Vega is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batista is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vega lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vega.
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vega as Batista tries to tie him up.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle.
Vega stalling in the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vega to keep the fight standing.
Batista is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vega lands a head kick!
Vega with a hook.
Vega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vega clinches up against the cage.
Vega scores with a shot to the side of Batista's head.
Vega is looking to control Batista's arms but Batista gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vega has his back to the cage.
Vega stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Batista as Vega tries to tie him up.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Batista moves out of range of the body kick.
Batista tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vega defends well and Batista ends up having to push Vega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Batista sets himself, and Vega steps forward looking for the clinch! Batista avoids it this time.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vega pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Vega blocking some punches.
Batista is trying to drag Vega to the mat but Vega just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Batista goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Vega.
Keaton Vega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Vega.
Vega has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vega moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Vega clinches up with Batista and pushes him back against the cage.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Vega lands a hook to the side of the head.
Batista taking a breather.
Vega is pressed up against the cage. Batista has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vega down to the mat. Vega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vega tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vega to the ground. Vega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega digs a good body shot into Batista's ribs.
Batista walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vega.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega throws a right and a left that Batista avoids nicely.
Batista shoots in looking for a takedown but Vega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batista's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Batista is looking to clinch but Vega is avoiding it.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega circles away easily
and Vega counters with a nice uppercut.
Batista fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Batista shoots in but Vega avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Keaton Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Batista.
Vega unleashes a big counter combination but Batista bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batista somewhat.
Vega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batista has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista shoots and misses
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Vega has managed to clinch.
Vega lands a left hand.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Batista wants a takedown but no success here.
Batista misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batista lands with a right to the head.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega is stalling here.
Vega working hard to break the clinch.
Keaton Vega seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vega stalling in the clinch but Batista improves position.
Vega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Batista.
Batista wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vega.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vega trying to control the position but instead, Batista has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vega into the cage.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Batista swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vega is stalling here.
Batista tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vega has Batista pushed against the cage.
Batista leaning against his opponent.
Vega scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batista's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vega.
Batista is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Vega.
#T3##TD#
Batista jumps guard.
#SUB#
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Batista wants to control but Vega postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Batista is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega taking a breather here. #T4#
Batista tries to buck Vega off but Vega is having none of it.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista seems a little lost for a moment, as Vega dominates the positioning.
Batista is trying to improve his position.
Vega wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista is trying to control Vega's posture but Vega avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vega is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Vega tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keaton Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rock Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Batista with that takedown attempt.
Vega looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Vega is trying to maintain a safe position but Batista gets an underhook and turns Vega into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Vega.
Batista is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vega tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Batista has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Batista tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista. #T1#
Vega slows down the pace here.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Batista changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Batista circles away quickly and effectively.
Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batista.
A nice side step and Vega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Batista closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vega circles away.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vega throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batista.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Vega lands a front kick.
Vega throws a one two combo.
Vega works Batista's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista misses with a takedown
and Vega counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vega scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but Vega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vega lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega tries a head kick but it misses.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Batista has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Vega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Batista has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vega after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega pushes off an throws an elbow but Batista leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vega lands a nice elbow.
Batista has Vega pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vega manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vega stalling.
Vega lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Rock Batista has been cut.
Vega lands with a short shot to the head.
Vega missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Vega has him pressed against the cage.
Batista is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
Vega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vega - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batista is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batista tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vega lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batista looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keaton Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batista.
Batista jumps guard but Vega stands there with Batista around his waist. Batista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Batista blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keaton Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keaton Vega!
Keaton Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rock Batista stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
DC 10: Dye vs Late
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista tries to clinch up.
Batista closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. Batista pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump tries a low kick but Batista avoids it.
Trump throws a sloppy head kick and Batista moves out of range easily.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from Batista. Batista gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.#CL#
Batista closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Batista has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trump uses from the top position. #SUB#
Batista is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Trump has his hands clasped together but Batista extends and breaks Trump's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Batista.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Batista!
Rock Batista was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Batista shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Couceiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Batista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro wants to sweep here but Batista controlling him for the moment.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Batista drops back, looking for a kneebar! Couceiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Couceiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Couceiro! #REVR#
Batista is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Couceiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Couceiro working the body and head with strikes.
Couceiro taking a breather here.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couceiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Couceiro is looking to take a break and control but Batista is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Couceiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
Batista has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Couceiro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Couceiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Batista is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Couceiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Batista turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro is working from the bottom.
Batista slips nicely into half guard.
Couceiro is pressing down on Batista's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Batista won't allow Couceiro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Batista pushes his legs off easily.
Batista pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couceiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Batista trying to control the position.
Couceiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Batista throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Couceiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Batista looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Couceiro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Batista working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Couceiro has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xandao Couceiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Couceiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batista to the mat! Batista manages to get full guard.
Couceiro advances position into side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Couceiro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Couceiro wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Couceiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Batista is trying to control Couceiro's posture but Couceiro avoids it. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Couceiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Batista is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Batista is defending well.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Xandao Couceiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Couceiro controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Couceiro tries for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Couceiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Batista!
Couceiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Batista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Batista trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
#T2#
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
Batista wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couceiro is looking to advance position but Batista won't allow it.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Couceiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Batista has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Batista tries to get to full guard but Couceiro has control of the leg.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Batista is defending well. #SUB#
Couceiro maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Batista could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Couceiro has cracked it and Batista is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Couceiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro gave a mention to Maximum Human Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Rock Batista was interviewed post fight and said 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 128
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Batista closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batista lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Batista 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. #SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Batista forces his way into half guard.
Batista trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Batista moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cole.
Cole gets back to half guard.#T1#
Batista is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cole moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Batista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Batista drops back looking for a leg! Cole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cole manages to kick Batista off! Batista jumps back into Cole's guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Batista passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Batista wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Batista is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cole is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Batista is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cole has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Batista looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Batista working away.
Cole is not content to let Batista control the position.
Cole tries to improve position but can't.
Batista working away.
Cole avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Batista.
Cole tries to bench press Batista off him but Batista keeps the position.
Cole wants to control but Batista postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.
Cole wants to control but Batista postures up.#SUB#
Batista thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Batista thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Batista swings around for an armbar but Cole sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batista's guard.#SUB#
Batista looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Batista escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cole postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Batista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cole, into his guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Batista dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Batista looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Batista advances position into side control!
Cole is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Batista off and has taken his back!
Batista is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Cole working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Cole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Batista defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Cole has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Batista defend it? Cole steps over the head and cranks it - Batista is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). White Cole!
A victorious White Cole thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rock Batista spoke after the fight, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 122
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by McDermott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDermott.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
Batista shoots in and drives through. McDermott sprawls well.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but McDermott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie McDermott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Batista.
Batista defending well as McDermott loads up on a big left hand.
Batista has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDermott.
McDermott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been hearing reports that McDermott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
Batista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDermott counters with a straight right hand.
Batista dives in for a single leg takedown but McDermott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batista with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDermott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batista is able to avoid easily.
McDermott throws a jab when Batista was well out of range.
McDermott slaps away a takedown attempt from Batista, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
McDermott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Batista is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.
Batista fails with the takedown.
McDermott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDermott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batista darts in looking for a takedown but McDermott gets double underhooks and turns Batista into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDermott lands a leg kick that knocks Batista off balance momentarily.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista looks winded!
Good leg kick by McDermott.
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Batista shoots and misses
and McDermott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDermott finds it's way round the side to connect with Batista's head. #T2#
McDermott throws a hook but Batista avoids it easily.
Batista feints a counter leg kick.
Batista wants to clinch up but McDermott keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from McDermott.
McDermott cracks Batista with an open hand slap.
Batista takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Batista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDermott lands a right hook to the body.
McDermott connects with an inside leg kick.
Batista has his takedown stuffed
letting McDermott counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
McDermott throws a leg kick which misses Batista's front leg but catches the back leg as Batista tries to avoid it.
McDermott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batista shoots and misses
and McDermott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
McDermott dips to his left and cracks Batista with an uppercut!
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista moves out of range of the strikes.
Batista shoots in for a takedown but McDermott shows good takedown defense.
McDermott is looking to counter punch.
Eddie McDermott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott scores with a jab to the body.
McDermott scores with a punch to the head.
McDermott connects with a single shot there.
McDermott cracks Batista with a right hand to the side of the head.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and McDermott counters with a beautiful punch that sends Batista to the canvas! #ROC#Batista is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDermott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Batista is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
McDermott stands and steps away. Batista gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Batista with a poor takedown
and McDermott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDermott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDermott lands a jab to the nose.
Batista gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batista misses with a takedown attempt
and McDermott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDermott tests Batista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDermott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDermott digs a good hook to Batista's body.
McDermott loads up on a big right hand but Batista slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDermott lands with a cross.
Batista with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDermott counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Batista! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eddie McDermott!
Eddie McDermott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Rock Batista had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Batista has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Batista jumps into guard, dragging Moore to the mat.
Moore looking to sit in guard and control but Batista gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB#
Batista drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moore dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batista controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Batista is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moore defends well.
Batista is trying to keep Moore in close.
#T1##SUB#
Batista looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Batista has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Moore should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Batista has tightened it up now! Moore should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Batista! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rock Batista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Be makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Batista takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Batista moves into the clinch.
Be tries to circle away but Batista has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batista has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Be is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Be stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Batista goes for a takedown in the clinch but Be prevents it.
Be will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Batista up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Batista drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Be gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batista. #T1#
Batista working aggressively here.
Be blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Be prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Be.
Be's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Be breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batista or perhaps it was just good defense by Be, which made it look bad.
Batista fails with the takedown.
Be catches Batista with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Be connects with a looping right hand.
Batista ducks under a wild hook from Be.
Batista dives in and grabs Be's left leg, looking for a takedown. Be pushes down on Batista's head and hops out.#CL#
Batista has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Be fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batista tries for a takedown but Be manages to get underhooks.
Be stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Batista pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Be sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Be got a little sloppy there for a moment and Batista has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Be has managed to get both his arms back between Batista's legs - danger averted.
Be throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Be is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Batista has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Be is looking to defend but Batista has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Be! Batista pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Be taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Batista! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Batista shoots in and drives through. Pudzianowski sprawls well.
Batista shoots in for a double leg but Pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Pudzianowski as Batista shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pudzianowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Batista down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Batista clinches with his opponent.
Batista has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pudzianowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Batista decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Pudzianowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Batista has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pudzianowski is looking to defend but Batista has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pudzianowski! Batista pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pudzianowski taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Batista! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stevenson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Batista has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Batista pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batista manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Batista has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Batista breaks from the clinch.
Stevenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Batista.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Batista throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Batista bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.
Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Batista.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Batista misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Batista looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Batista looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Batista is looking to control Stevenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batista avoid being mounted?
Batista slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Batista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3##SUB#
Stevenson throws a sloppy strike and Batista has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Stevenson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Batista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Batista! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Batista takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amir moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Rock Batista has been cut.
Amir scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Amir there.
Batista should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Batista is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batista wants to clinch.
Amir wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batista tries to clinch but Amir is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Amir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amir scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amir lands with a light punch inside.
Amir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Amir prevents Batista from breaking the clinch.
Amir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Batista's efforts to push away.
Amir cracks Batista with a nice body shot.
Batista looks winded!#T1#
Amir lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Amir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Amir jumps guard.
#SUB#
Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Amir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Amir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Amir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amir is trying to control the position but Batista postures up.
Amir has control of Batista's left arm, preventing Batista from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Amir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Amir working for a triangle but Batista defends it easily.
#SUB#
Amir has his feet on Batista's thighs here. He's pushed Batista off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Batista screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ali Amir!
After winning the bout, Ali Amir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Batista forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Batista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Batista looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Batista has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson really is a fat lump.#T1#
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
Batista is trying to control but can't.
Wilson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson is nestled in close to Batista, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Batista's temple. #SUB#
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Batista is defending well.
#T2#
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Batista looks winded!
Wilson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Wilson breaks from Batista's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Batista can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilson lands a big shot there that rocks Batista but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilson landing shots from mount. #ROC#Batista is rocked!
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wilson 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.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wilson.
Wilson loads up with a big shot that hurts Batista! He's pulled Wilson in close but Wilson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Batista survive? More strikes from Wilson and Batista is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Russel Wilson! |
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