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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (1)
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Planet moves into the clinch. Avariim looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Planet ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Planet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Planet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Avariim manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Planet prevents Avariim from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Planet throws a big right hand that misses. Avariim wants to stand and escape but Planet is having none of it. Planet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Planet advances position into side control!#T1# Planet is putting a hurting on Avariim here, landing some big shots from side control. A lull in the action here.#ES2# Avariim sneaks out the side door and pushes Planet away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD# Planet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Planet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Avariim's guard. #SU# Planet decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2##TD# Avariim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Planet to score an easy takedown into full guard. Planet content to stall in guard here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Planet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# Planet showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU# Planet gets to his feet. Avariim looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Planet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Avariim's half guard. Avariim looks like he's trying to stand up.
Planet stalling. Avariim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4# Planet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU# Planet stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Avariim to get to his feet. #TD# Planet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Avariim looks winded! Avariim is being controlled here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captian Planet dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Planet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avariim circles away quickly and effectively. Planet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avariim tries to avoid it but Planet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avariim to the ground. Avariim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Avariim tries to counter with a clinch but Planet shakes him off and moves away. Planet fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Avariim tries to counter by closing the distance. Avariim tries to clinch up. Planet throws a right and a left that Avariim avoids nicely. #CL# Planet clinches. Planet looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Planet is looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avariim trying to land knees to the body.
Planet pressing his opponent against the cage. Avariim stops a takedown attempt from Planet.
Planet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avariim can do to turn this around?#T1##BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Planet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Avariim wants to stand back up but Planet manages to pass into side control.
Planet staying calm. Planet'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.#T2# Avariim wants to get back to his feet. Planet slows the pace down. Further stalling from Planet. Avariim is trying to get back to his feet. Captian Planet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3# Planet moves into full mount! Planet with good strikes from the mount here! Planet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Planet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Planet scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Avariim?
#SUB# Planet jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Avariim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Avariim and Planet has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SU# Planet stands up. Avariim is breathing heavily.#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Planet is defended easily by Avariim.#TD# Planet shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avariim manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Planet sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Planet stands and steps away. Avariim gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captian Planet dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Planet gets the takedown into side control. Avariim bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Planet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avariim tries to counter with a clinch but Planet shakes him off and moves away. Planet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Captian Planet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Planet moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Planet tenderised Avariim's leg. Avariim is trying to keep his angry face on. This has been an exciting period of action! Avariim wants to clinch up but Planet keeps it at a distance. Planet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Planet shoots for a takedown but Avariim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Avariim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Planet swats him away and circles back towards the center. As Avariim backs away, Planet returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Planet looks to throw the jab but Avariim is out of range. #T1# Avariim moves in looking to clinch but Planet pushes him off. Avariim tries to clinch there but Planet circles away.
#CL# Planet clinches with his opponent.
Planet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avariim up against the cage. Avariim looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planet throws a lazy right hand but Avariim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Avariim wants to clinch#TD# and Planet counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Avariim has one foot on Planet's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2# Planet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avariim defends well and Planet ends up having to push Avariim into the cage where they will battle it out in the 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! Avariim lands a knee to the body.
Planet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avariim prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Planet tries to work over Avariim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Planet is pushing Avariim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Avariim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Planet fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Planet dodges an elbow strike from Avariim.
Avariim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Planet feints and as Avariim raises his hands in defense, Planet changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Avariim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Planet is controlling him. Planet sitting in guard, not really doing much. Planet wants to pass the guard but Avariim is keeping the position.#T4##SUB# Planet has gone for a leg lock! Avariim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Planet's guard.#REVB##SUB# Planet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Avariim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Planet. Planet wants to get back to his feet. Ollistor Avariim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Captian Planet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Planet tries to bench press Avariim off him but Avariim keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ollistor Avariim. Well Planet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Captian Planet! |
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Event:
NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1# Planet throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Planet. Planet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Planet throws a right hand that Richardson ducks under and follows up with a left that Richardson also avoids with ease. Planet looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range. Planet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily. Richardson throws a counter combo.#CL2# Richardson closes the distance and clinches.#TD# Planet drags the fight down to the ground.
Richardson passes into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Planet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Richardson stops Planet from getting back to his feet.
#T1# Planet is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planet avoid being mounted? Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Planet is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Planet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richardson pulls his head out easily. Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer. Richardson prevents Planet from standing back up.
Richardson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Planet tries to roll over but Richardson keeps him under control.#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. Planet keeping hold of Richardson's head, controlling as best he can. Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A head kick misses from Richardson. Planet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2# Richardson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Richardson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3# Planet is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB# Planet looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Richardson is keen to just control but Planet is a slippery customer. Planet controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #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. Planet trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Richardson wants to clinch and Planet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut. Planet misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Richardson clinches. #BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Planet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Richardson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Planet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richardson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Richardson looks winded! Planet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Richardson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Richardson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Planet will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Good work by Planet as he checks the leg kick.#KD# Planet lands a big head kick that sends Richardson tumbling to the mat! Planet takes a step backwards and waves Richardson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Planet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Planet misses with the combination.
Planet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Planet somewhat. Richardson tries for a takedown but Planet sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Richardson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Planet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Richardson is in Planet's guard. Richardson is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB# Planet working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Planet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Richardson is now in half guard. Richardson misses with a head shot. Planet uses the momentum to regain guard. Planet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#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# Planet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2# Planet is working an open guard so Richardson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Planet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Richardson is fending him off so far but Planet persists. Nope, Richardson circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captian Planet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Richardson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Richardson wants it to stay on the feet. Richardson tries to clinch but Planet is having none of it. Planet shoots for a takedown but Richardson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Captian Planet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Richardson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Planet shoots in for a takedown but Richardson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Planet shows good takedown defense. #T3# Planet misses with a wild body shot. Planet dives in and grabs Richardson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richardson pushes down on Planet's head and hops out.#CL# Planet takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Planet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Captian Planet is winning the standup battle so far. Planet goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward. Planet can't get the takedown.
#BC# Planet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL2# Richardson closes the distance and pushes Planet back into the cage. Planet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planet can't get the takedown.
Planet has Richardson pushed against the cage. Planet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Planet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Richardson is defending well. Planet stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Planet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Captian Planet dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Planet scores with a head kick.
Richardson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Planet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Planet rushes Richardson and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Planet. #TD# Planet successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Planet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richardson has passed into half guard!
#T1# Richardson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Planet. Planet is trying to stand.
Planet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Planet tries to get out of the position. Richardson passes to side control. Planet is trying to control Richardson's posture but Richardson avoids it. Planet is looking to reverse the position.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Planet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Planet is trying to maintain the position but Richardson is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Planet trying to get back to full guard but Richardson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Planet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3# Planet has given up his back here.
Planet prevents Richardson from getting a body triangle. Richardson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Planet's head.#SUB2# Richardson looking for the choke but no joy. Planet is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2# Richardson looking for the RNC. Planet tries to escape the position.
Kevin Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far. Planet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Planet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Richardson avoids the attempt from Planet to control. Planet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Planet reaches up and holds on to Richardson to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kevin Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Richardson 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Richardson! |
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