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Event:
終了ShuRyo
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Cell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robeksson.
Robeksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robeksson manages to get to full guard.
Robeksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robeksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cell's guard. #REVR#
Robeksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robeksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Cell has his foot on Robeksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robeksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robeksson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robeksson pushes down on Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robeksson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robeksson is thwarting Cell's attempts to control the position.
Robeksson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Cell is defending against the submission attempts here by Robeksson.
#SUB#
Robeksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Robeksson seems content to control.#SUB#
Robeksson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Robeksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cell is just riding it out for now. Robeksson eventually gives up the hold.
Cell trying to control but Robeksson postures up.
#T3#
Robeksson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cell 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.
Cell is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cell is in trouble now - Robeksson has advanced to mount!
Robeksson lands a big shot there that rocks Cell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Robeksson has control of Cell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cell regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Robeksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cell tries to hold on but Robeksson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell is trying desperately to improve position.
Cell tries to lock up and control but Robeksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robek Robeksson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cell clinches up against the cage.
Robeksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robeksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cell is defending well.#TD2#
Cell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Robeksson wants to control but Cell postures up.
Robeksson prevents Cell from improving position.
Robek Robeksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robeksson gets back to half guard.
Robeksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robeksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cell defends well.
Robeksson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robeksson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cell working a defensive guard but Robeksson passes into half guard.
Robeksson controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Cell looking for submissions off his back.
Robeksson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Robeksson.#SUB#
Robeksson is working for a kimura but Cell is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robeksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robeksson works his way into side control.
Cell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robeksson fails to advance to Cell's back.
Robeksson content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Robeksson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Robeksson moves to back control.
I would not like to be Cell right now.
Robeksson lands a shot to the body.
Robeksson controls the position.
I really don't envy Cell right now.
#SUB#
Robeksson is working for a rear naked choke. Cell is not defending it well and Robeksson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson! |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Cell misses with a head kick.
Saunders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cell! But no joy.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Cell on that attempt.
Saunders is looking to land body kicks.
Cell connects with the punch.
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell moves out of range.
Cell throws a counter combo.
Saunders misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Saunders backs off Cell throws a huge counter combo but Saunders manages to avoid it all.
Saunders definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cell shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cell forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Cell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cell tries to break free but Saunders pushes him back against the cage.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Cell's takedown attempt.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Cell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cell looking for a sweep. Not yet Cell, not yet. #SUB2#
Cell has an active guard here but Saunders has managed to pass into half guard.
Saunders wants to stand but Cell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Cell wants to improve his position but Saunders is controlling well.
Cell is trying to maintain the position but Saunders is very close to passing his half guard.
Saunders is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cell is looking to control Saunders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cell avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cell works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Cell tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Saunders looks to throw a body kick
and Cell counters with a three punch combo that has Saunders backing up. Saunders nods at Cell to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Saunders. No joy for Cell on that attempt.
Pretorian Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saunders throws a right and a left that Cell avoids nicely.
Saunders sets himself, and Cell steps forward looking for the clinch! Saunders avoids it this time.
Cell 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.#CL#
Saunders drives through and clinches with Cell against the cage.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Cell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saunders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saunders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4##BC2#
Cell manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cell rushes Saunders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Cell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saunders smiles and moves away.
Cell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saunders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Cell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saunders!
Cell trying to control the position but Saunders is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cell tries to move to mount but Saunders blocks the move with his legs.
Saunders is not content to let Cell control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pretorian Saunders will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cell has closed the distance and engaged Saunders in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cell breaks from the clinch.
Cell darts in looking for a takedown but Saunders gets double underhooks and turns Cell into the cage.
Saunders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunders is fending him off so far but Cell persists. Nope, Saunders circles away and we're back to standing.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell moves away
and Cell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Cell moves into the clinch.
Saunders has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Cell jumps guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cell has Saunders pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saunders tumbling to the mat - Cell dives into Saunders's guard.
Cell won't allow Saunders to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
Cell won't allow Saunders to get back to his feet.
Cell looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Saunders wants to get up but he can't break Cell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cell wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Cell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Saunders decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Saunders looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saunders wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cell forces Saunders back against the cage and clinches.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cell.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Cell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Pretorian Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders stops a takedown attempt from Cell.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cell.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Cell breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pretorian Saunders dominated that second round.
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#
Cell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Cell has Saunders up against the cage in a clinch.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saunders's sensitive parts.
Saunders looks for the body kick but Cell saw that one coming.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cell. #T1#
Saunders avoids the head kick by Cell.
Cell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saunders swivels and escapes.
Pretorian Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Cell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunders tries to clinch but Cell is having none of it.
Cell unleashes a big counter combination but Saunders bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cell is defending well for now.
Cell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a wild body kick that Cell sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
Saunders trying to land knees to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Cell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cell managing to block the knees to the body from Saunders.
#BC2#
Cell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pretorian Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cell tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cell avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Saunders tries to land knees in the clinch but Cell avoids the damage to the body.
Cell is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saunders pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cell.
Cell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saunders tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cell avoids it.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cell can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Cell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cell manages to end up in side control.
Cell prevents Saunders from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Saunders is trying to buck Cell off.
Cell is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cell's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Saunders is trying to stand.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cell is just content to waste time from the top position. Saunders takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Saunders is looking to stand up but Cell isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saunders defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pretorian Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Pretorian Saunders!
Pretorian Saunders wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
NRC: Dawn
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Cell shoots for a double leg takedown but Shek sprawls well. He's pushed Cell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shek misses with a series of wild punches.
Cell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shek.
Shek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cell looks to clinch
and Shek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cell scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Shek.
Shek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cell.
Cell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. 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.
Shek throws a series of punches but Cell avoids them all with ease.
Cell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shek.
Shek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cell misses with a takedown
and Shek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Cell darts in looking for a takedown but Shek gets double underhooks and turns Cell into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shek! But no joy.
Cell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Shek on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cell tries for a takedown but Shek manages to get underhooks.
Cell blocks a body shot from Shek.
Shek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shek stops a takedown attempt from Cell.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shek.
Shek lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shek. #BC2#
Shek manages to break the clinch.
Shek misses the jab.
Shek connects with a right hand. Cell shakes it off.
Cell shoots in looking for a takedown but Shek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shek misses with a straight right. #T2#
Cell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Shek.
Cell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shek scores with a counter punch that sends Cell to the canvas! Shek smells blood - he's punishing Cell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trek Shek!
Trek Shek decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Bernando works over Cell's head and body with a nice combination.
Cell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Bernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cell throws a sloppy head kick and Bernando moves out of range easily.
Bernando slaps away a takedown attempt from Cell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cell. That's going to slow Bernando down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cell scores with a body shot.
Cell looks to land a combination but Bernando avoids it well.
Cell shoots in but Bernando avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bernando sprawls well. Bernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cell gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernando misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Cell forces Bernando back against the cage and clinches.
Cell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bernando throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernando lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
Bernando misses with the combination.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Cell moves out of range easily.
Bernando's coach down at Jack Scott's Gym For Muscles ($200) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernando's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bernando misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##CL#
Cell rushes Bernando and presses him up against the cage.
Bernando tries to circle away but Cell has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cell throws a head kick but Bernando moves out of range.
Bernando throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell tries to counter with a takedown but Bernando is quick to defend against it.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Cell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell closes the distance and clinches up with Bernando, looking for a takedown. Cell pushes Bernando against the cage but Bernando circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Bernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cell circles away quickly and effectively.
Cell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernando as he jumps to the side.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Bernando. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Cell moves into the clinch successfully.
Cell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell is controlling him.
Cell is trying to pull guard but Bernando turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Cell wants a takedown.
Bernando is trying to break free.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Cell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernando sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cell somewhat.
Cell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Cell lands but Bernando takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Mike Bernando has been cut.
Cell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cell fails to land the takedown.
Bernando misses with a hook
and Cell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Bernando dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bernando loads up on a big right hand but Cell slips the punch.
Sickle Cell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cell tries to clinch but Bernando moves out of range.
Cell doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernando circles away.
Bernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Cell gets a clinch.
Bernando is trying to break the clinch but Cell has him pressed against the cage.
Bernando has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cell is trying to drag Bernando to the mat but Bernando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cell lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando wants to get back to striking at distance but Cell won't allow it.
Cell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bernando is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch.
Bernando connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Cell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bernando as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernando misses with a head kick.
Cell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernando circles away.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick
and Cell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cell drives through and clinches with Bernando against the cage.
Cell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bernando wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cell has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Bernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bernando. Those never looked like landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bernando in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Cell fails to land the takedown.#T2##TD#
Cell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernando is breathing heavily.
Cell wants to control from the top but Bernando keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cell wants to pass the guard but Bernando is keeping the position.
Bernando is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cell is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cell stands and steps away. Bernando gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Bernando.#T3#
Cell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bernando takes a step back to recover.
Bernando walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cell.
Cell is looking to clinch but Bernando is avoiding it.
Cell avoids the head kick by Bernando.
Mike Bernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Bernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bernando blocks a head kick by Cell.
As Cell backs off Bernando throws a huge counter combo but Cell manages to avoid it all.
Bernando misses with the combination.
#T4##CL#
Cell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cell prevents Bernando from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Cell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernando pinned against the cage. Bernando gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernando, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cell or perhaps it was just good defense by Bernando, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bernando throws a sloppy head kick and Cell moves out of range easily.
Cell dodges the punch combination from Bernando.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sickle Cell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cell wants to clinch.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernando looks to land a body kick but Cell moved away.
Bernando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cell clinches up with Bernando and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernando lands a head kick. Cell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernando takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernando throws a nice looking combination but Cell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernando avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cell throwing a counter right hand but Bernando manages to avoid it.
Cell throws a nice looking combination but Bernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bernando's waist but Bernando gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cell off to one side.
Cell blocks a head kick by Bernando.
#CL#
Cell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bernando looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cell leaning against his opponent.
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Cell keeps him there for the moment.
Bernando has had enough of the clinch but Cell keeps him there for the moment.
Cell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bernando after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Bernando breaks from the clinch.
Cell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernando sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernando throws a series of punches but Cell moves out of range.
Bernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Cell dives in and grabs Bernando's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bernando pushes down on Cell's head and hops out.
Bernando is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bernando misses with a few strikes there.
Bernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cell - that will leave a mark!
Cell goes for a double leg but Bernando avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bernando continues to drive forward.#BC#
Cell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernando misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Cell darts in and clinches Bernando up against the cage.
Cell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Bernando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bernando prevents the takedown attempt.
Cell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bernando breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Bernando misses.
Cell throws a big counter combination but Bernando scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bernando is fending him off so far but Cell persists. Nope, Bernando circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernando lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bernando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cell tries to clinch up but Bernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernando misses with a few strikes there.
Cell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Bernando fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Bernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cell throws a head kick that misses.
Cell tries a head kick but it misses.
Bernando unleashes a big counter combination but Cell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cell blocks a head kick by Bernando.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cell fails with the takedown.
Cell looks for a takedown but Bernando sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Bernando.
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!
Bernando displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Bernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bernando has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Bernando! |
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Event:
GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shortman feints and as Cell raises his hands in defense, Shortman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Shortman drops back looking for a leg! Cell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cell manages to kick Shortman off! Shortman jumps back into Cell's guard. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shortman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shortman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shortman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Shortman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shortman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cell wants to stand but Shortman is controlling the position. #SUB#
Shortman 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. #SUB#
Shortman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shortman, into his guard. #REVB#
Cell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cell postures up in Shortman's guard and throws a big left but Shortman blocks it. #SUB#
Shortman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cell frees his head nicely. Oh but Shortman has switched to an armbar! Cell is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). James Shortman! |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cell closes the distance and clinches.
Cell wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Lincoln has Cell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lincoln pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cell tumbling to the mat - Lincoln dives into Cell's guard.
Cell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Lincoln gets to his feet. Cell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Lincoln shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lincoln prevents Cell from improving his position.#SUB#
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cell defends it well. #T1#
Cell wants to control but Lincoln is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lincoln has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lincoln controlling the pace for now.
Cell tries to control Lincoln 's body but Lincoln pushes him off. Cell squirms to his side and now Lincoln has his back!
Lincoln controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Lincoln is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cell for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cell wants to get back to his feet.
Cell tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Lincoln keeps control of the position easily here as Cell tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cell is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Lincoln looking for the choke but no joy.
Cell trying to control the hands but Lincoln breaks the grip. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the head.
You can see the frustration on Cell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lincoln connects with a big shot to the side of Cell's head.
#CUT#It looks like Sickle Cell has been cut.
Lincoln gets his hands free as Cell looks to control. #SUB#
Lincoln is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lincoln is riding his opponent, not letting Cell buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sickle Cell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lincoln throws a front kick aimed at Cell's knee but Cell avoids it well.
Cell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
so Lincoln counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cell 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.
Lincoln content to stall in guard here.
Cell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lincoln showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cell wants to sweep here but Lincoln controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lincoln trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU#
Lincoln decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cell, up you get!
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cell.
Lincoln lunges at Cell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cell's hand.
Cell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln . Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
Cell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincoln is just out of range.#T2#
Lincoln misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
Lincoln looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cell shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chad Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sickle Cell.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cell misses with a takedown attempt - Lincoln sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cell throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Lincoln counters with a single leg into guard. Cell didn't expect that.
Cell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cell trying to control the position.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lincoln keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell looking to pass the guard.
Cell pushes down on Lincoln 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Lincoln blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cell.
Cell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lincoln does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cell is looking to stall here but Lincoln recovers full guard. #SUB#
Lincoln looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cell wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Cell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Lincoln dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sickle Cell's cut.
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#
Cell shoots for a double leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls well. He's pushed Cell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cell looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Lincoln counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cell won't be happy with that.
Cell is looking to reverse the position.
Lincoln slows the pace down.
Lincoln throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Lincoln decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Cell has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Cell manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Cell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Lincoln counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lincoln is one step ahead there.
Lincoln postures up.
#SUB2#
Cell looking for a guillotine here but Lincoln defends easily.
Cell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lincoln has passed into side control.
Lincoln happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
Lincoln wants to control but Cell is keeping him busy.
Cell tries to bench press Lincoln off him but Lincoln keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lincoln is staying tight to Cell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lincoln trying to control the position but Cell is working away. #T3#
Cell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lincoln off and has taken his back!
A lull in the action here.
Lincoln just trying to survive but Cell is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lincoln is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cell is looking to control Lincoln but Lincoln is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lincoln breaks Cell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Lincoln stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lincoln pushes down on Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lincoln content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cell moves into full guard.
Sickle Cell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln ! |
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Event:
GDL 114: Camble VS Daddy
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Cell staying out of range there.
Cell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fartface circles away.
Cell shoots in but Fartface avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fartface throws a combination that misses
and Cell counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Cell. That snapped Fartface's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cell is defended easily by Fartface.
Cell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fartface paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fartface bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cell is trying to work for a sweep but Fartface has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fartface controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Fartface is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cell is surviving well by controlling Fartface's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fartface sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fartface controlling the position easily from mount.
Fartface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cell wants to hold on but Fartface pushes him away.
Cell regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fartface with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Fartface throwing shots but Cell is blocking nicely.
Cell is looking to improve his position.
Fartface is trying to control. Cell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cell tries to get to full guard but Fartface has control of the leg.
Cell controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Cell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fartface takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fartface.
Fartface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cell is trying desperately to improve position.
Fartface unloads with some shots from mount but Cell bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Fartface throws some wild stikes that Cell manages to avoid easily.
Fartface prevents Cell from getting the reversal.
Cell is working hard here to advance position.
Fartface wants to control the pace but Cell is squirming around nicely.
Cell tries to lock up and control but Fartface gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cell is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell reaches up and holds on to Fartface to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Fartface dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fartface slaps away a takedown attempt from Cell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fartface stuffs the takedown.
Fartface throws a counter combo.
Cell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fartface swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sickle Cell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fartface tries for a takedown but Cell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Fartface moves into the clinch.
Cell taking a breather.#BC#
Cell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fartface with a poor takedown
and Cell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cell shoots in and drives through. Fartface sprawls well.#TD2#
Fartface throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cell was covering up waiting for the punch and Fartface finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Fartface drops back looking for a leg! Cell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cell manages to kick Fartface off! Fartface jumps back into Cell's guard. #T1#
Cell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fartface won't allow Cell to get back to his feet.
Fartface controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fartface looking to sit in guard and control but Cell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fartface has a closed guard, preventing Cell from standing up.
Fartface wants to control the position but Cell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cell moves nicely into side control.
Cell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fartface wants to control but Cell postures up.#T3##SU#
Cell stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Fartface closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fartface lands in his opponent's guard.
Cell is trying to control the position but Fartface postures up.
Fartface wants to control from the top but Cell keeps moving. #T4##SU2#
Fartface decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cell, up you get!
Sickle Cell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fartface shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cell counters by clinching up.
Fartface prevents the takedown attempt.
Cell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fartface is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fartface is trying to break free.
Fartface tries to break free but Cell pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell tries to pull guard but Fartface holds him up against the cage and eventually Cell drops back down to his feet.
Fartface is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sickle Cell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fartface tries to avoid it but Cell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fartface to the ground. Fartface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cell connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Fartface has been cut.#TD2#
Fartface closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cell did well to prevent Fartface getting side control.
Cell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fartface manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Fartface is working for a guillotine from mount but Cell frees his head quite easily.
Cell is desperately trying to improve his position but Fartface has a good base and remains in mount.
Fartface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cell working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Fartface looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fartface looking to ground and pound but Cell is blocking nicely.
Cell has given up his back here.
Cell trying to control the action but Fartface just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Fartface looking for the choke from the back.
Fartface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fartface is hanging on to Cell's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Cell staying busy and making it hard for Fartface to control.
Fartface is hanging on to Cell's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Cell showing good submission defense here.
Even with his hooks in, Fartface manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fartface throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gregory Fartface has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Fartface is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cell trying to control the action but Fartface just sinks the hooks in.
Cell wants to get back to his feet.
Cell trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fartface is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cell for a finish.
Cell controlling Fartface 's hands.
Fartface is riding his opponent, not letting Cell buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fartface working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Fartface comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fartface has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Fartface! |
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