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Event:
DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy avoids the head kick by Fish.
Murphy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy feints the counter takedown.
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fish.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Fish misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fish takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Fish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy slips under a jab.#CL2#
Murphy clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fish lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Fish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fish smiles and moves away.
Steve Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manus Murphy.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fish.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Fish.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fish counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fish has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Fish throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. #BC#
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Fish misses with a looping left.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish connects with a jab.
Fish stuffs the takedown.
Fish catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Fish misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Fish moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy misses with a hook
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Murphy on the inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Fish tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Murphy clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Fish.#CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Fish prevents the takedown attempt.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
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 Steve Fish will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
A quick step to the side and Fish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fish.
Fish looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish slips under a jab.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
#T1#
Fish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fish throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fish.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fish.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fish backs up against the cage.
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!
Fish throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Fish lands the left hand.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
The fighters circle, before Fish throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Murphy's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fish lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Fish!
Steve Fish decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Manus Murphy stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF??? How did that happen?'. |
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Event:
DMMA 270 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kapula throws a lazy uppercut
and Fish counters with a left to the body.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapula .
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kapula was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fish.
Fish on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kapula throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
Kapula tries to land a body kick
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Tris Kapula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapula connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapula lands with a nice body kick.
Kapula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T1#
Kapula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapula misses with a body shot.
Fish slips under a jab.
Fish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fish blocks a head kick by Kapula .
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapula throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Fish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kapula lands a head shot.
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Kapula lands a big head kick that sends Fish tumbling to the mat! Kapula takes a step backwards and waves Fish back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kapula seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapula missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2##KD#
Kapula lands a big uppercut and Fish crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fish looks OK. Kapula waves Fish back to his feet!#ROC#Fish is rocked!
Kapula misses with a hook to the body
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapula .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fish has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheers as Kapula lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fish doesn't seem phased though.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Fish misses.
Kapula misses with a low kick.
Kapula throws a hook but Fish avoids it easily.
Kapula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fish flicks out a counter leg kick but Kapula steps away.#T3#
Kapula throws a sloppy body shot
and Fish counters with a solid body kick.
Kapula delivers a nice body kick.
Kapula misses with a low kick as Fish jumps back.
Kapula swings widly with a right hand
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapula .
Fish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Kapula misses
and Fish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kapula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Fish punishes Kapula 's body with a nice straight punch.
Fish takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapula lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kapula throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapula with a body shot.
Fish defending well as Kapula loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Fish misses.
Kapula clobbers Fish with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kapula cracks Fish with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Fish misses
and Kapula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tris Kapula dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Kapula throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapula throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kapula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapula looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
Fish unleashes a big counter combination but Kapula bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kapula misses with a kick to the body
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish jabs at Kapula 's body.
Fish defending well as Kapula loads up on a big left hand.
Kapula misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Kapula cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kapula looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
And Fish responds with a good body kick, but Kapula manages to step out the way in time.
Kapula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fish counters with a good, hard body kick but Kapula shrugs it off.
Kapula takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Kapula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fish.
Kapula misses with a body shot
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapula misses with a shot to the body
and Fish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fish can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Kapula misses its intended target.
Fish now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Fish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tris Kapula is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Kapula .
Kapula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapula wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Kapula .
Nice jab there from Kapula .
Kapula misses with a left hand
and Kapula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish moves out of range as Kapula strikes.#T3#
Fish takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#KD#
Kapula drops Fish with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fish looks back up at him and smiles so Kapula waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fish is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapula finish him?
Kapula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kapula ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Fish out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tris Kapula !
Our winner, Tris Kapula , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 266 Fisher vs Grant
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
P Cruz has Fish up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by P Cruz.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fish. #BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
P Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from P Cruz.
P Cruz is trying to push Fish away but Fish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
P Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
P Cruz tries to bum rush Fish with a series of wild strikes but Fish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fish is looking to counter with a body kick.
A good leg kick by P Cruz.
Fish takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
P Cruz works over Fish's head and body with a nice combination.#T1##CL2#
P Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
P Cruz is trying to break free.
P Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fish struggles to land a body shot inside as P Cruz controls his hands.
#BC2#
P Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
P Cruz throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
P Cruz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFish.
P Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
P Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
P Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
P Cruz misses with a head kick.
Fish lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
P Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
P Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by P Cruz.
P Cruz throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
P Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
P Cruz throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Fish counters with a crisp right hand that drops P Cruz! Fish lets P Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#P Cruz is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.
Some wild striking there from P Cruz.
Fish tried to counter with a leg kick but P Cruz avoided it.
P Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
P Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
P Cruz misses with a left hand
and Fish counters with a right hand from hell and P Cruz is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Fish!
A very excited looking Steve Fish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 257 Bonaparte vs Lovanov
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metbal Skabetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skabetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skabetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skabetti.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skabetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skabetti looks to land a right hand but Fish moved out of range.
Fish changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skabetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fish checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skabetti looks to throw the jab but Fish is out of range.
Fish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Skabetti misses with a hook
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skabetti dips to his left and cracks Fish with an uppercut!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Skabetti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Skabetti lands a big head kick that sends Fish tumbling to the mat! Skabetti takes a step backwards and waves Fish back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fish is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Steve Fish has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skabetti drops Fish with a huge uppercut! Fish drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Skabetti is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Metbal Skabetti!
Our winner, Metbal Skabetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 249 Nickel vs Widenose
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Smash Machine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fish is not content to let Smash Machine control the position.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Smash Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fish manages to get to full guard.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smash Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Smash Machine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smash Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fish keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Smash Machine from controlling successfully.
Fish is pulling down on Smash Machine's head. It's preventing any offense from Smash Machine, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from Smash Machine.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Smash Machine on that attempt. #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.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish misses with a lunging right hand
and Smash Machine counters with a good low kick that Fish was not able to check.
Smash Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Smash Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Smash Machine is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smash Machine.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Smash Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fish keeps working.
Fish manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fish wants to control but Smash Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fish defends it well. #SUB2#
Smash Machine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Smash Machine eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fish won't allow Smash Machine to pass to mount.
Smash Machine works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Smash Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smash Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smash Machine trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fish misses with a hook
enabling Smash Machine to counter with a crisp jab.
Smash Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash Machine is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Fish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Smash Machine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smash Machine sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smash Machine wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fish had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smash Machine defends it easily.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Smash Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fish haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smash Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fish keeping full guard, as Smash Machine tries to pass.
Smash Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smash Machine trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fish trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smash Machine shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense.
Fish avoids a kick to the body.
Smash Machine shoots in looking for a takedown but Fish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smash Machine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fish quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
#TD2#
Smash Machine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smash Machine showed some decent athleticism there.
Smash Machine is trying to control. Fish wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fish is concentrating on defense, preventing Smash Machine from advancing position. #T3#
Fish continues to stall.
Fish is refusing to be controlled, as Smash Machine sits in half guard.
Smash Machine trying to control from Fish's half guard. Fish has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fish trying to control the position here.
Smash Machine forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Smash Machine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smash Machine.
Fish is looking to control Smash Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fish avoid being mounted?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fish wants to control the action here but instead Smash Machine manages to pass to full mount!
Fish wants to hold on but Smash Machine pushes him away.
Fish can't escape the position.
Smash Machine seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fish is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fish is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Smash Machine is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fish can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fish is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clinch King Smash Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smash Machine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Steve Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Machine wants to control but Fish is keeping him busy.
Fish is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smash Machine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smash Machine's back!
Fish keeps control of the position as Smash Machine tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smash Machine is in bad spot here.
Smash Machine is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fish off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T1##SUB#
Fish looking for the choke but no joy.
Smash Machine is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Fish working for the choke.
Fish missing with strikes from the back.
Clinch King Smash Machine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smash Machine trying to control the position but Fish manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Fish has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Fish tightening his grip on Smash Machine, looking for the choke. #T2#
Smash Machine looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fish.
Smash Machine has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fish.
Smash Machine tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smash Machine regains half guard.
Smash Machine is trying to control but can't.
Smash Machine has his hands clasped together around Fish's back. He's all about the action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Smash Machine wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
Smash Machine is looking for a sweep. Fish is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish moves nicely into side control.
Smash Machine is looking to regain half guard here but Fish keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Fish goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smash Machine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fish's guard! Nice work there by Smash Machine! #SUB#
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Smash Machine defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Fish working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smash Machine has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Smash Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fish sees it coming and defends easily.
Smash Machine trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fish looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steve Fish.
Well Smash Machine 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clinch King Smash Machine!
Clinch King Smash Machine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Medicini misses with a takedown attempt
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Medicini has his takedown stuffed
and Fish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Medicini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Medicini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steve Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Medicini.
A head kick by Medicini misses
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fish lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Fish lands a big head kick that sends Medicini tumbling to the mat! Fish takes a step backwards and waves Medicini back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Medicini is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abel Medicini has been cut.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Medicini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Medicini looks winded!
Fish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fish! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Fish!
Our winner, Steve Fish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
Laulhere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laulhere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.#TD#
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fish napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fish keeps Laulhere under control for a moment.
Fish is looking to reverse the position.
Fish is trying to control Laulhere's posture but Laulhere avoids it.
Laulhere is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fish is trying to escape the position but Laulhere is controlling the position.
Fish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Laulhere is staying tight to Fish's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish can't do much from the bottom here.
Fish tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Laulhere trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Fish is working away.
Fish is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Laulhere off and has taken his back!#T2#
Laulhere is trying to break free.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fish tries to keep control of the position but Laulhere is staying busy.
Fish biding his time, looking for the opening.
Laulhere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fish is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Laulhere defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Fish is persistently looking for the submission but Laulhere is defending it well.
Laulhere looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fish.
#SUB2#
Laulhere showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Laulhere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fish.
Laulhere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laulhere manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fish's guard. Nice work there by Laulhere.
#T4#
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Laulhere is proving a slippery customer.
Laulhere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laulhere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fish for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fish is trying to control the position but Laulhere postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Fish dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Fish scores with a spinning back kick!
Laulhere shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense.
Laulhere with a lazy takedown attempt
and Laulhere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laulhere misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri Laulhere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laulhere fails with the takedown
and Fish counters with a right hand to the body.
Laulhere shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulhere goes for a double leg but Fish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fish continues to drive forward.
Fish replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laulhere blocks it well.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laulhere backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Fish.
#BC2#
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Henri Laulhere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fish scores with a nice strike.#KD2#
Fish lands a big head kick that sends Laulhere tumbling to the mat! Fish takes a step backwards and waves Laulhere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Laulhere is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Henri Laulhere has been cut.#T1#
Fish feints a jab and as Laulhere dips his head, Fish unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Laulhere right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Laulhere falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Fish smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Fish!
Steve Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish misses with a low kick as Emu jumps back.
Emu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Emu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fish will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fish connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Fish misses.
A head kick misses from Fish.
A big right from Fish misses.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fish blocks a jab.
Fish misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fish doesn't seem bothered though.
Emu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Emu blocks a head kick by Fish.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emu.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Emu scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Emu misses the target.
The fighters circling - Emu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Fish misses with a hook. Emu ducked under it nicely.
Rock Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish cracks a nice hook into Emu's ribs.
Emu scores with a nice strike.
Rock Fish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Jab by Emu.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Emu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emu throws a hook but Fish blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu staying out of range there.#T2#
Emu throws the left hand but Fish avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Emu misses
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Emu.
A little feinted left hand from Fish on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Fish.
Emu lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Emu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Emu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Emu. #T3#
Emu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fish wants to improve his position but Emu is controlling well.
Emu trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Emu controlling the action here.
Emu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Emu wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish wants to improve his position but Emu is controlling well.
Emu is trying to control the action in half guard but Fish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Emu throwing shots but Fish is blocking nicely.
Fish is refusing to be controlled, as Emu sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Emu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emu tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emu motions for Fish to come forward. Emu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Emu.
Emu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fish throws a jab when Emu was well out of range.
Emu misses with a low kick.
Emu moves out of range as Fish strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Emu ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Emu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Emu showed some decent athleticism there.
Emu controlling the pace.
Emu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fish moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Emu pushes down on Fish's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fish is not content to let Emu control the position.
Emu wants to pass the guard but Fish is defending well.
Emu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Fish looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Emu is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
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.
Fish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Emu wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving. #T3#
Fish looking for a sweep. Not yet Fish, not yet. #SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emu trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Fish punishes Emu's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Emu blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emu.
Fish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Emu staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Emu misses.
Fish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Emu scores with a nice head shot.
Emu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emu scores with a nice head shot.
Emu scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emu misses the shot to the body.
Fish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Emu checks the leg kick.
Emu misses with a right hand
and Fish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fish throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emu misses with a low kick.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Emu moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Emu.
Emu throws a right hand that misses
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emu on the side of the head. #T1#
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Emu.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
Fish ducks right into an uppercut from Emu.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Emu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
Fish tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
Emu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emu manages to avoid it.
Rock Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emu is defended easily by Fish.
Emu misses with a low kick.
Fish is looking to counter punch.
Emu thuds his right hand into Fish's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emu throws a leg kick but Fish sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emu lands with a shot to the body.
Emu lands a body shot.
Fish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Emu blocks the low kick.
Fish checks a low kick from Emu.
Fish half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Emu does no damage. #T3#
Fish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emu defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Fish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emu is able to avoid easily.
Fish throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Emu counters with a single leg into guard. Fish didn't expect that. #SUB#
Fish has an active guard here but Emu has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Emu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fish is just riding it out for now. Emu eventually gives up the hold.
Limu Emu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Emu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Emu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fish is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Limu Emu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Emu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Limu Emu!
A very excited looking Limu Emu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn
Date: Jun 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Fish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bronson instigates a clinch.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fish avoids it.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Fish managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Fish is trying to push Bronson away but Bronson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fish lands an uppercut.
Bronson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson misses with a body punch.
Bronson missing with knees to the body.
Fish lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Fish is blocking nicely.
Bronson missing with knees to the body.
Bronson pushes Fish back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fish is defending well for now.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fish.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Fish is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bronson is defending well.
Fish can't get the takedown.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Fish is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bronson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fish is breathing heavily.
Fish tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Fish is blocking nicely.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short uppercut from Bronson.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Fish is blocking nicely.
Fish swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Fish has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Bronson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bronson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fishs head.
Fish blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Fish is blocking nicely.
Fish goes for a takedown attempt but Bronson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yorrick Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bronson darts in and clinches Fish up against the cage.
Fish avoiding damage as Bronson throws knees to the body.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Fish has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bronson is trying to keep an underhook but Fish manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bronson pushes Fish off and gets back to his feet.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Fish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson swinging wildly here.
Fish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fish.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Fish feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fish misses the target. #CL2#
Bronson clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Fish blocks with his arms.
Bronson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
Fish is trying to break free.
Fish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Fish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bronson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson pushes Fish back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fish wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Fish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Bronson tries to work over Fish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson is pressed up against the cage. Fish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronson down to the mat. Bronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Bronson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Rock Fish has been cut.
Bronson lands with a cross.
Fish moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Fish.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.#CL2#
Bronson darts in and clinches Fish up against the cage.#BC#
Fish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yorrick Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Fish's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Fish. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Fish dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fish if he has to take too many more of those.
Yorrick Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fish.
Bronson misses with a combination
and Fish counters with a leg kick.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronson scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fish throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bronson defending well as Fish loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Fish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fish tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronson defends well and Fish ends up having to push Bronson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Fish controls the action.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Fish.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson cracks Fish with a nice body shot.
Yorrick Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson is working Fish over against the cage.
Bronson lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fish blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not. #T2#
Bronson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fish blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bronson digs a right hand into Fish's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fish's gas tank.
Bronson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Bronson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson tries to work over Fish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bronson pushes Fish back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bronson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Bronson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Bronson.
Bronson tries a body shot but Fish blocks it.
Fish takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fish drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bronson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson trying to land knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fish avoids it.
Bronson scores with a knee to the head.
Fish avoiding damage as Bronson throws knees to the body.
Bronson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fish managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Fish's head.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Bronson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bronson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bronson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Fish. #TD#
Fish closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yorrick Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rock Fish's cut.
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#
Bronson is looking to clinch.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fish attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
Bronson keeps Fish at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy body kick from Bronson #TD#
and Fish counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bronson!
Bronson sneaks out the side door and pushes Fish away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fish's head.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Fish's ribs.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Bronson instigates a clinch. #T1#
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Fish avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage. #BC#
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronson with a hook.
Fish circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Fish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Fish is avoiding it.
Fish moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fish finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Jab by Fish.
Fish misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Rock Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Fish slips under a jab from Bronson.
Fish connects with a leg kick.
Bronson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Fish, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yorrick Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fish throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Bronson avoids it well and moves away.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronson's head.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yorrick Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
Bronson throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range. #T4#
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fish throws out the jab.
Bronson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into 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!
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fish.
Nice jab there from Fish.
Fish takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish throws a front kick aimed at Bronson's knee but Bronson avoids it well. #CL2#
Fish tries to keep at a distance but Bronson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yorrick Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yorrick Bronson!
An out of breath Yorrick Bronson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel
Date: May 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fish with a nice calf kick.
Fish swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to bum rush Fish with a series of wild strikes but Fish uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Fish moves away from the strike by Lee.
Fish connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Fish seems unphased.
Lee cracks Fish with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fish throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Fish counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lee throws a head kick but Fish moves out of range.
#T1#
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fish's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Fish lands a jab to the nose.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fish is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish avoids the head kick by Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fish.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Mikie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Fish.
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!
Lee throws a series of punches but Fish moves out of range. #T2#
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Fish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fish connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fish fails with the takedown.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Fish throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fish slips under a jab from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Fish on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fish gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee misses with a head kick.
Fish with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Fish connects with the punch.
Lee misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Fish shoots in, scooping Lee off his feet. Fish is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Lee to the mat and Lee is in big trouble! Fish is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Fish is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rock Fish!
A very excited looking Rock Fish made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Mikie Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '. |
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Event:
SYN 979 Takahashi vs. Vice
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire motions for Fish to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fish.
Fish misses with a head kick.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
McGuire lands a left and a right that send Fish crashing to the mat, dazed. McGuire thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Rock Fish has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
McGuire cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Fish's leg. Fish is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
McGuire misses with an elbow strike.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fish's elbow.
Fish can't break the clinch.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Fish tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire stalling in the clinch.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fish or not.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire avoiding damage.
Fish is trying to drag McGuire to the mat but McGuire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fish manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Fish takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Fish off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
McGuire backing away here, and Fish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
It looked like McGuire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fish.
Fish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Fish keeps it at a distance.
McGuire lunges at Fish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fish's hand.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Fish misses
and McGuire counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.#T3#
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Fish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fish walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Fish's ribs.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish looks winded!
Fish wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Fish is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire digs a good hook to Fish's body.
#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.#T4##BC#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Fish blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Fish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ralph McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Fish.#BC2#
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fish scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fish.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fish. Fish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Fish'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.#R2#
Fish ducks into an uppercut from McGuire and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Both fighters circling a little - McKane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up.
Fish drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fish has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKane finds it's way round the side to connect with Fish's head.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane throws out a counter right but Fish avoids it with no problem.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane scores with a jab.
Fish thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane misses with a combination
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks McKane off balance momentarily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by McKane. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Fish tries to move into range but McKane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane walks into a straight right hand from Fish.
A solid body kick from McKane.
McKane throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKane moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKane throws a jab when Fish was well out of range.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from McKane misses. #T2##KD2#
McKane cracks Fish with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fish looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McKane finish him?
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fish as he connects with a hook.
Fish missing with a left hand there. McKane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from McKane is predictable there #TD#
and Fish counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKane won't be happy with that.
McKane is trying to control Fish's posture but Fish avoids it. #SUB#
Fish is trying to get an arm triangle but McKane is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKane wants to control but Fish postures up.#T3##SUB#
Fish thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKane gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McKane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McKane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fish trying to control but McKane is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKane is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Fish is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McKane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McKane is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from McKane, right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane is looking to land body kicks.
McKane lands with an overhand left.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Fish throws a sloppy body shot
and McKane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
Fish misses with an uppercut. McKane saw that one coming.
McKane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fish ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fish moves out of range as McKane throws a body kick.
McKane wants to clinch but Fish slips to the side
and Fish counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Fish looking to score a takedown here. McKane is defending well but Fish drives through and ends up in McKane's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fish stopping the sweep attempt from McKane.
Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKane connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
Fish swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish checks a leg kick.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McKane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McKane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
McKane walks into a stiff left hand from Fish.
McKane lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Fish's shoulder, as Fish tries to avoid the shot.
McKane scores with a punch to the head.
McKane misses with a low kick.
McKane thuds a left hand into Fish's body.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
McKane closes the distance and clinches.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fish prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fish blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fish. #T4#
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
McKane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Fish's head.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
#TD#
Fish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKane's head.
McKane moves into full guard.
Fish wants to pass the guard but McKane is keeping the position.
Fish preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McKane throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
McKane throws a push kick but Fish slaps the foot to one side.
Fish lands with a slapping head kick.
Fish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fish throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by McKane.
McKane checks a low kick from Fish.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Fish moves away and avoids it.
McKane lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fish's sensitive parts.
McKane pushes Fish away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
McKane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fish throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fish on the side of the head.
Fish gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKane.#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Fish gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! McKane points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Fish wakes up just in time to hear McKane thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz McKane!
During a confident post fight interview, Taz McKane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXI
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fish with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borg Eleven looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Borg Eleven misses.
Borg Eleven misses with a looping left.
Borg Eleven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fish.
Fish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Borg Eleven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Borg Eleven.
Fish is not content to let Borg Eleven control the position.
Borg Eleven controlling the position from side mount.
Fish tries to bench press Borg Eleven off him but Borg Eleven keeps the position.
Borg Eleven throws an elbow but Fish slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fish gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven wants to take a breather but Fish is having none of it.
Fish wants to improve his position but Borg Eleven is controlling well.
Borg Eleven seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fish trying to control but Borg Eleven postures up.
Fish tries to roll over but Borg Eleven keeps him under control.
Borg Eleven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borg Eleven working over Fish with some ground and pound. Fish looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borg Eleven looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Fish is trying to control but can't.
Borg Eleven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borg Eleven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Borg Eleven throws a strike but Fish manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Borg Eleven tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rock Fish!
A relieved looking Rock Fish thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIII
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Fish takes a swing at Balogun's ribcage but misses.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balogun checks a low kick from Fish.
The fighters circling - Fish throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balogun.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balogun is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balogun slips under a jab.
Balogun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fish defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Balogun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish throws a low kick but Balogun moves out of range easily.
And Balogun tries to counter it with a takedown but Fish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fish throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balogun.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fish throws a leg kick which misses Balogun's front leg but catches the back leg as Balogun tries to avoid it. #T1#
Balogun moves out of range as Fish strikes.
Balogun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balogun avoids the body shot from Fish.
Balogun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fish tries to score with a low kick but Balogun moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Fish misses.
Balogun checks a leg kick nicely.
Balogun is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Fish misses.
Balogun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fish throws the left hand but Balogun avoids the punch easily.
Fish throws a head kick but Balogun moves out of range.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balogun.
#T2#
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#Balogun is rocked!
Fish misses with a looping left.
Balogun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Balogun is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Good leg kick by Fish.
Fish cracks Balogun with a hook to the temple - Balogun is on wobbly legs here! Fish swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Balogun falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fish wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Fish!
After winning the bout, Rock Fish thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Fish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ulfriksson doesn't seem phased though.
Ulfriksson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fish circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ulfriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Ulfriksson is rocked!
Ulfriksson throws a leg kick
and Fish counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Fish!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Fish thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
As Fish backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Fish manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Brunson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fish tries to bench press Brunson off him but Brunson keeps the position.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.
Brunson trying to control the action but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Fish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fish wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Fish has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brunson doesn't defend quickly enough and Fish has managed to lock this one up! Can Brunson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fish on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rock Fish!
Rock Fish thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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