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Event:
CoMMA 10 Wells vs Legs
Date: Jul 05, 2021 |
#R1# Tune is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Tune throws a hook to the side of ONeill's head but ONeill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. ONeill blocks a head kick by Tune.
#CL# Tune closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage. Tune tries to score a body lock takedown but ONeill shows good agility there to stay on his feet. ONeill prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Tune manages to pull guard.
#SU2# ONeill stands up and waves to Tune to follow him. ONeill misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ONeill cracks Tune with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1# ONeill throws an overhand right that lands on Tune's shoulder, as Tune tries to avoid the shot. Tune was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. ONeill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tune. ONeill misses with the combination.
Kimmy Tune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tune tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it. Tune shoots in looking for a takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl out of it but Tune keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ONeill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tune throws a head kick that misses. ONeill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Tune shoots in looking for a takedown but ONeill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tune's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. ONeill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A combination from ONeill does no damage. #T2# Tune closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Tune pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. ONeill throws a right hand that Tune ducks under and follows up with a left that Tune also avoids with ease. Tune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It seemed like ONeill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tune throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tune off to one side. Tune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. ONeill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tune takes a body punch but keeps moving. ONeill misses with a wild combination.
#T3# ONeill thows a left - swing and a miss! ONeill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTune. Tune tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range. ONeill unleashes a big counter combination but Tune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. ONeill has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tune is landing a low percentage of strikes. ONeill cracks a nice hook into Tune's ribs. ONeill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Tune moves out of range as ONeill strikes. ONeill keeps the fight on the outside. A countering left hand to the body from ONeill misses. ONeill leaves Tune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. ONeill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Tune pushes ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD# Tune wants the takedown. ONeill is fighting it off but Tune persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in ONeill's guard against the cage. ONeill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tune is controlling him. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tune is in close to ONeill's body, working some short punches and elbows. ONeill keeping moving, preventing Tune from controlling successfully. ONeill wants to get back to his feet but Tune is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB# Tune drops back looking for a leg! ONeill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and ONeill manages to kick Tune off! Tune jumps back into ONeill's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tune won't allow ONeill to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. ONeill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. ONeill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. ONeill keeping moving, preventing Tune from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny ONeill dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Tune dives in and grabs ONeill's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes down on Tune's head and hops out. Kimmy Tune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tune takes a swing at ONeill's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from ONeill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD# Tune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ONeill tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tune is in ONeill's guard. Tune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. ONeill wants to stand up but Tune is controlling him. Tune engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU# Tune stands up and waves to ONeill to follow him. ONeill has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. ONeill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. ONeill throws a body shot but no joy. Nice shot by ONeill. Tune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeill pinned against the cage. ONeill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Tune wants to clinch. Tune is looking to take this fight into the clinch. ONeill lands an overhand right. Tune shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeill pinned against the cage. ONeill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL# Tune closes the distance and pushes ONeill back into the cage. Tune has ONeill pressed against the cage.
ONeill lands with a left to the head. Tune is looking for a takedown. ONeill working hard to break the clinch.#TD# Tune jumps into guard, dragging ONeill to the mat.
Tune working a defensive guard here.
Tune pulls ONeill in to control the position. #T3# ONeill wanted to stand there but Tune had control of the position. Tune trying to keep a closed guard but ONeill is proving a slippery customer.
Tune tries to land a sweep but no joy. ONeill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tune is proving hard to escape from. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Tune has his feet on ONeill's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tune dives in and grabs ONeill's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeill pushes down on Tune's head and hops out. ONeill unleashes a big counter combination but Tune bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. ONeill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tune.
A right-left combo lands from ONeill. ONeill moves out of range of the body kick from Tune.
ONeill connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4# Tune fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tune defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand. Tune throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Tune's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
Danny ONeill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeill avoids it really well and circles away. ONeill let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. ONeill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tune eats them both and turns towards ONeill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny ONeill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# ONeill leaves Tune with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. ONeill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tune tries to clinch up and ONeill counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by ONeill!
Tune shoots in for a takedown but ONeill shows good takedown defense. Nice takedown defense from ONeill. No joy for Tune on that attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from ONeill! But no joy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. ONeill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Tune ducks right into an uppercut from ONeill. #TD# Tune shoots in and bounces ONeill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Kimmy Tune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES2# ONeill manages to escape and get back to his feet.
ONeill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. ONeill keeps the fight on the outside. ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tune fails with the takedown and ONeill counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. ONeill punishes Tune's body with a nice straight punch. Tune closes the distance looking to clinch and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# A swing and a miss from ONeill. ONeill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and ONeill releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. ONeill connects with a crisp jab. Tune closes the distance looking to clinch and Tune takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tune throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeill's waist but ONeill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tune off to one side. Tune closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeill circles away.#T3# Tune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tune stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Tune takes a shot right to the bread basket. ONeill misses with a few strikes there.
ONeill lands a nice shot that snaps Tune's head back.
ONeill avoids the head kick by Tune.
ONeill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Tune tries for a takedown but ONeill circles away easily and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Tune tries for a takedown but ONeill circles away easily and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# ONeill cracks Tune with an open hand slap. Danny ONeill seems to be getting the better of the standup. ONeill with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tune takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. ONeill misses with a jab, cross combination.
ONeill throws a one two combo.
Tune shoots for a takedown but ONeill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. ONeill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tune in his tracks. ONeill swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight! Danny ONeill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got ONeill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny ONeill! |
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Event:
CoMMA 9 Tune vs Flair
Date: Jun 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Tune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flair keeps working. #SUB# Tune is trying to get an arm triangle but Flair is defending well. Tune throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Flair tries to bench press Tune off him but Tune keeps the position. The referee asks Tune politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tune prefers to stall for the moment though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flair can't do much from the bottom here. Flair is looking for a sweep.#T1# Flair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Flair wants to improve his position but Tune is controlling well.
Tune wants to pass the guard but Flair is defending well. Tune wants to take a breather but Flair is having none of it. #SUB2# Flair looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Tune is working for a kimura but Flair is defending it quite comfortably.
Flair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Tune is thwarting Flair's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Flair is looking to clinch but Tune is avoiding it.
Flair misses with a wild body shot. Tune misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Flair counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Tune is not content to let Flair control the position. Tune wants to get back to full guard. Tune keeping hold of Flair's head, controlling as best he can. #T3# Tune is trying to stand.
Tune trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tune really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tune is controlling an arm, preventing Flair from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tune wants to control but Flair is having none of it.#SUB2# Flair is working for a guillotine from mount but Tune frees his head quite easily.
Flair tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Flair trying to control but Tune is having none of it. Flair controlling the position easily from mount. Tune is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Flair scoring with strikes but Tune is staying in there. Tune prevents Flair from taking his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rice Flair will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Tune misses with a takedown and Flair counters with a nice body shot. Flair misses with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Flair. Those never looked like landing. Tune dives in and grabs Flair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flair pushes down on Tune's head and hops out. Flair takes a swing at Tune's ribcage but misses. Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flair misses with a looping right. Flair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tune counters with a straight right hand. Flair has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Flair has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Flair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tune was well out of range. Poor timing from Flair.#TD# Tune fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flair sprawls well initially but Tune persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Tune is trying to control the action in half guard but Flair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tune's back! Flair tries to get the hooks in deep but Tune pushed the leg off. #T1# Flair slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Tune prevents Flair from getting a body triangle.#SUB2# Tune is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flair gets his way!
Flair trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2# Tune is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rice Flair has got the better of the ground game so far. Tune trying to control but not successfully. Tune tries to roll but Flair sticks to his back.
Tune trying to survive by controlling the hands. Flair has the hooks in. Tune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3# I would not like to be Tune right now.
#SUB2# Flair has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tune has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2# Flair looking for the choke from the back. Flair is looking to control Tune but Tune is wriggling around and keeping busy. Flair has the hooks in. Tune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Flair gets his hands free as Tune looks to control. #SUB2# Tune defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tune trying to control the position but Flair manages to sink in the hooks. #T4# Tune is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Flair's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tune rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Flair trying to pass the guard but Tune defending well. Flair not doing much here.
Tune wants to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3##TD# Tune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Tune trying to control from half guard but Flair is working away. #SUB2# Flair actively working from the bottom here. Flair is looking for a sweep. Tune is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Flair wants to control but Tune is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tune controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Tune wants to free his trapped foot but Flair is holding on for dear life with his legs. Tune wants to control but Flair is keeping him busy. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Flair just misses with a punch to the body.
Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tune manages to avoid it. Tune pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Flair throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tune keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tune changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL# Tune rushes Flair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Flair misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Tune tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Flair lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2# Flair jumps guard and drags Tune to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Tune looking to sit in guard and control but Flair gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Tune keeping moving, preventing Flair from controlling successfully. Flair tries to free his leg and advance position but Tune is retaining full guard. Flair stops Tune from standing up. Tune looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Flair is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Flair wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving. Tune is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Flair controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Tune keeping full guard, as Flair tries to pass. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Flair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tune seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Flair enables Tune to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2# Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tune has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4##SU# Tune stands up and waves to Flair to follow him. #TD# Tune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tune defends well. Tune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flair is keeping the position for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kimmy Tune did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL2# Flair takes the fight into the clinch. Tune prevents a body shot from Flair. Tune blocks a body shot from Flair. Tune wants to take the fight to the mat but Flair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Tune breaks from the clinch.
Flair stuffs the takedown. Tune is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flair sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him. Flair throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tune on the side of the head. #CL2# Flair clinches up with Tune and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flair tries to work over Tune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Flair lands a right hand. Flair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tune walks away with a smile on his face. Flair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Tune shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flair defends it nicely. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1# Tune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flair. Tune looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Tune is just out of range. Flair throws a right hand that Tune ducks under and follows up with a left that Tune also avoids with ease. Flair lands with a nice body punch. #TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Tune. Flair is looking for a sweep. Flair is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2# Tune takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Tune blocks the strikes from Flair.
Flair works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2# Flair is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tune defends well. Tune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Flair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Flair tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Flair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tune content to stall in guard here. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Flair is looking for a triangle but Tune pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Flair looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tune passes into half guard.
Flair keeping control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Tune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rice Flair dominated that fourth round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5# Tune throws a head kick that misses. Flair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tune moves away. Flair throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tune tries a head kick but it misses.
Tune fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tune - that will leave a mark!
Flair throws a body punch but Tune moves out of range. Flair misses the shot to the body. Rice Flair seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Tune has closed the distance and engaged Flair in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Tune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Flair closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tune's guard. Flair wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Flair passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1# Flair working away. Flair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tune keeps working. Tune is looking for a sweep. Flair trying to control the action but Tune is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Flair is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tune has escaped the position, nice work there. Rice Flair is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. You can see the frustration on Tune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES# Tune throws Flair to one side and escapes! Flair misses the shot to the body. Flair swings for the body but Tune moves out of range.
Tune closes the distance but Flair moves to the side and Flair counters with a left to the body. Flair misses with a wild body shot. Flair fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tune manages to avoid it.#T3# Tune darts in looking for a takedown but Flair gets double underhooks and turns Tune into the cage. Tune tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flair smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmy Tune. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tune shoots in but Flair avoids the takedown attempt easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tune. Flair misses with a body shot.
#TD2# Flair shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tune manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Flair is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Flair's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Kimmy Tune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Tune is looking for a triangle but Flair pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Rice Flair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Flair 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Flair! Rice Flair is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
CoMMA 6 Garrison vs Sinisterra
Date: May 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Tune forces Mbappe back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Tune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Tune scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mbappe tries to get to full guard but Tune has control of the leg. Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe is having none of it. Tune throwing shots but Mbappe is blocking nicely. Tune controlling the action here. Tune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mbappe is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mbappe is not content to let Tune control the position.#T1# Mbappe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mbappe. Tune wants to control from the top but Mbappe keeps moving. Tune stopping the sweep attempt from Mbappe. Tune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tune trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mbappe's guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Mbappe moves in looking to clinch but Tune pushes him off.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mbappe. Tune slaps away a takedown attempt from Mbappe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2# Mbappe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tune to score an easy takedown into full guard. Tune controls from within his opponent's guard. Mbappe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tune puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Tune missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Mbappe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tune on the ground. Tune wants to stand up but Mbappe is controlling the position.
Tune seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Tune looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Tune prevents Mbappe from improving his position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tune thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe is having none of it. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Tune content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2# Tune is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mbappe has managed to free his arm - good work. Tune is pressing down on Mbappe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbappe is holding on for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmy Tune dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2# Tune closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mbappe quickly recovers to half guard. Tune looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Tune prevents Mbappe from improving his position. Tune takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tune wants to free his trapped foot but Mbappe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2# Tune looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tune works his way into side control. #T1# Tune wants to take a breather but Mbappe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tune. Tune is looking to work some ground and pound but Mbappe has wrist control.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tune throws an elbow that misses. Mbappe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tune's guard. Nice move by Mbappe!#REVR# Mbappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Tune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tune is on top in guard.
#REVB# Mbappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mbappe tries to get out of the position. Tune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mbappe pulls Tune in close to prevent any damage. Tune has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Tune looking to sit in guard and control but Mbappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3# Tune controls Mbappe momentarily but Mbappe frees himself. Mbappe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tune being controlled here, momentarily. Tune wants to sweep here but Mbappe controlling him for the moment. Mbappe wants to control from the top but Tune keeps moving. Mbappe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kimmy Tune has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tune keeping moving, preventing Mbappe from controlling successfully. Mbappe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mbappe throwing strikes but missing. Tune not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mbappe throwing strikes but missing. Tune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mbappe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tune wants it to stay on the feet. Mbappe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmy Tune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Mbappe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tune.#CL2# Tune darts in and clinches Mbappe up against the cage.#TD2# Tune gets control of Mbappe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tune will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Tune keeping full guard, as Mbappe tries to pass. Tune looking for a sweep. Not yet Tune, not yet. Mbappe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Mbappe trying to control but Tune is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Tune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mbappe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Mbappe with a nice head shot there.#T1# Mbappe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tune's head. Tune is trying to keep Mbappe in close.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Mbappe cracks Tune with a solid left hand. Mbappe throws a big right hand that misses. Mbappe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tune works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Tune manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2# Tune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Tune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mbappe struggling a bit here.#T2# Tune trying to control the position but Mbappe is working away. Tune blocks the strikes from Mbappe.
Mbappe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Mbappe wants to control but Tune postures up. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3# Tune creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mbappe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Tune clinches up with Mbappe and pushes him back against the cage. Mbappe wants to take the fight to the mat but Tune manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2# Tune tightens his grip and picks Mbappe up, before dumping him to the ground. Mbappe manages to land in guard. Mbappe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU2# Tune stands and steps away. Mbappe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Tune's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mbappe under the eye.#TD# Mbappe looking to score a takedown here. Tune is defending well but Mbappe drives through and ends up in Tune's guard. Tune looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##ES2# Tune kicks Mbappe off and gets to his feet. 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! Tune stuffs the takedown.#TD2# Tune looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mbappe! Tune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mbappe keeps working. Mbappe is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimmy Tune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tune 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmy Tune! |
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