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Event:
DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1# San wants to land a leg kick but Kursiwa is out of range. San misses the jab. San misses with a lunging right hand
and Kursiwa counters with a lovely straight right hand! San just misses with a punch to the body.
Kursiwa unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. San throws a shot from downtown. Kursiwa moves away and avoids it. San throws an off balance right hand
and Kursiwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kursiwa tries to bum rush San with a series of wild strikes but San uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice jab there from San. #TD2# San tries to sprawl but Kursiwa drives through with a takedown into half guard. San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. San's coaches at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2# Kursiwa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kursiwa drops an elbow to the side of San's head. #T1# San is looking to improve his position.
Kursiwa wants to free his trapped foot but San is holding on for dear life with his legs. San tries to roll over but Kursiwa keeps him under control. San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kursiwa on the ground. San is working hard here to advance position. San trying to control here.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kursiwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kursiwa slows the pace down in half guard. San is not content to let Kursiwa control the position. Kursiwa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for San! San is squirming around, avoiding Kursiwa's attempts to control the action. #T3# Kursiwa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Kursiwa is in the full mount, landing strikes. Kursiwa throwing strikes here but San is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kursiwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as San is looking to escape. Kursiwa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4# Kursiwa landing punches. San wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kursiwa.
Kursiwa dominating with strikes here.#SUB2# Kursiwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kursiwa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Kursiwa trying to control but San is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liwa Kursiwa dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# San throws a body punch but Kursiwa moves out of range. Kursiwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt. San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. San throws a body punch but Kursiwa moves out of range. #TD# San shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kursiwa gets full guard. Kursiwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Kursiwa working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
San will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kursiwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Kursiwa, not yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kursiwa trying to control the position.
San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1# Kursiwa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as San controls the pace. Kursiwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. San trying to control but Kursiwa is working from the bottom. Kursiwa trying to strike off his back.
Kursiwa seems keen to control San's posture. Liwa Kursiwa has got the better of the ground game so far. Kursiwa is trying to keep San in close.
San content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. San preventing the sweep. San throwing strikes from guard but Kursiwa blocks nicely. Kursiwa managing to control the position. San cracks Kursiwa with a solid left hand. Kursiwa has control of San's left arm, preventing San from doing any damage. Kursiwa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. San controlling from the top position. San looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# San scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kursiwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kursiwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD# San drives through with a takedown into guard. Kursiwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kursiwa is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea. San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kursiwa swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kursiwa wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kursiwa is on top in guard.
#REVB# Kursiwa works a leg free and moves into half guard. Kursiwa trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. Kursiwa prevents San from improving his position. San is not content to let Kursiwa control the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kursiwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed San's head. Ground and pound from Kursiwa. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# San just misses with a punch to the body.
Liwa Kursiwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kursiwa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target. Kursiwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but San defends it well.#CL2# San gets tackled into the cage by Kursiwa. Kursiwa maintains the clinch. Kursiwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but San is defending well. San looking to stall.
San working aggressively here.
San prevents a takedown attempt there.
San lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kursiwa wants a takedown but no success here.
Miyata San has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liwa Kursiwa. San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. San lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Kursiwa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kursiwa is looking to take this one to the mat. Kursiwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. San gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kursiwa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kursiwa can turn it around. San misses with a punch on the inside.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kursiwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
San lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. San can't find room to land a body shot as Kursiwa controls the action.
Kursiwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kursiwa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks. San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Kursiwa is looking for a takedown. Kursiwa tries for a takedown but San manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, San creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. San misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San. #T2# San presses Kursiwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kursiwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. San fights it off and pushes away nicely.
San lands with a straight right. Kursiwa didn't see that one coming.#TD# San closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kursiwa's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Kursiwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. San defends it easily. Kursiwa looking to control.
San scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kursiwa is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3# Kursiwa wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. San looking to control.
San keeping full guard, as Kursiwa tries to pass. San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kursiwa is one step ahead there. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kursiwa is fighting to break San's control of his arms but San is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kursiwa trying to control but San is working from the bottom. Kursiwa with a flurry of punches that miss. San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Kursiwa has his feet on San's thighs here. He's pushed San off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! San screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liwa Kursiwa! Liwa Kursiwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1# Del Torro looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range. Del Torro misses with a leg kick. No joy there for Del Torro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for San. Del Torro throws a leg kick and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Del Torro pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Del Torro settles back down. San misses with an uppercut. Del Torro saw that one coming. Del Torro throws a hook but San blocks it. Del Torro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San throws out a powerful jab. San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab. San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Del Torro throws a left and a right that both miss
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from San. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Del Torro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Del Torro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Del Torro moves out of range of the strikes. Del Torro takes one to the chin there.#T1# San misses with a straight right. San sets himself, and Del Torro steps forward looking for the clinch! San avoids it this time. Arturo Del Torro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Del Torro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD# San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! San misses with an attempted head punch from side control. San working the head and body with strikes. San in side control, just content to control the action for now. Del Torro dodges the ground and pound from San.#SUB# San tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# San in side control lands a decent elbow. San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Del Torro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB# San looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. San lands some shots froms side control. San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Del Torro keeps working. #T3# San throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. San is working Del Torro over with some ground and pound from side control. San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. San working the ground and pound. Del Torro manages to work his way to half guard, despite San's best efforts. San is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Torro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Del Torro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? San is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control. San throws a big elbow that misses. San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4# San throws a big right hand that misses. San trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. San is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Torro has wrist control. San postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. San is in close to Del Torro's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Torro's head. San wants to control from the top but Del Torro keeps moving. San landing some decent shots from guard. San is working Del Torro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that round. That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# San slips a straight right by Del Torro. Del Torro misses with a right hand and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Del Torro misses the jab. Del Torro digs a good body shot into San's ribs. San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. San lands with a nice body punch. Del Torro tries to clinch up. Nice uppercut lands for San. That snapped Del Torro's head back.
San looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely. Del Torro misses with an uppercut. Good shot there by San. Del Torro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Del Torro works over San's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! San scores with a jab to the body.#TD# San scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. San trying to control from half guard but Del Torro is working away. San sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Torro defending well though. Del Torro is breathing heavily. Del Torro wants to control but San is keeping busy.
San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Del Torro has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle. San throwing strikes from guard but Del Torro blocks nicely. #T2# San works over Del Torro with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# San drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Torro dives on top into guard.#REVB# Del Torro preventing the sweep. San seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as San holds on and takes a little breather. Del Torro looking to sit in guard and control but San gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# San lands a couple of elbows.#T3# San sitting in guard here, content to control. San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. San throwing strikes but missing. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Torro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San postures up in Del Torro's guard and throws a big left but Del Torro blocks it. #T4# 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. San looking to pass the guard. Del Torro working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. San stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Torro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. San cracks a nice hook into Del Torro's ribs. Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it. San throwing a counter right hand but Del Torro manages to avoid it. San uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Torro manages to avoid it. Del Torro throws a leg kick but San sees it coming and moves out of range. Good standup being displayed there by San as he connects with a hook. Del Torro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# San looks to land a left hand but Del Torro moved out of range nicely. Del Torro throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it. Del Torro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San throws out the jab. San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Torro can do to turn this around? Del Torro throws out a leg kick but San moves out of range and Del Torro only half commits. San bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Torro's head backwards. A decent looking cross lands there for San. San moves into range and connects with a jab. Del Torro misses the shot to the body. San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro. San lands with a shot to the body. San uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Torro. Del Torro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San dips to his left and cracks Del Torro with an uppercut! San misses with a hook. Del Torro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Del Torro misses with a shot to the body and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Del Torro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San throws a lazy right hand but Del Torro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Del Torro tries to clinch but San moves out of range. #T1# San cracks Del Torro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. San throws a hook but Del Torro avoids it easily. Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far. San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Torro throws out the jab. San loads up on a big right hand but Del Torro slips the punch. Del Torro looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely. Del Torro misses with a hook. San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Del Torro throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a stiff right hand. San moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Del Torro ducks under a wild hook from San. Del Torro throws a nice outside leg kick. Del Torro connects with an inside leg kick. San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Del Torro throws an overhand right that lands on San's shoulder, as San tries to avoid the shot. Del Torro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting San counter with a right hand. San moves out of range of the strikes.#TD# San closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Del Torro did well to prevent San getting side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. #T2##SUB# San is working for a kimura but Del Torro is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. San lands strikes from half guard. San slips a nice elbow through Del Torro's hands, connecting with Del Torro's forehead. Del Torro blocking the ground and pound attempt from San. San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. San is keen to just control but Del Torro is a slippery customer.#T3# Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San lands strikes from half guard. San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. San working Del Torro over with strikes. Del Torro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San is trying to control. Del Torro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Del Torro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Arturo Del Torro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! San wants to pass the guard but Del Torro is defending well. Del Torro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4# San lands with a punch from half guard. San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. San seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Del Torro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. San thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. San throws a strike but Del Torro avoids it easily and moves to full guard. San postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. San's corner is telling him to maintain position. San scoring with punches to the head and body. Del Torro has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round. Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata San! A relieved looking Miyata San 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:
DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1# Madden throws a jab but it's blocked by San. #TD2# San throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Madden was covering up waiting for the punch and San finishes the takedown easily into guard. San won't allow Madden to get back to his feet. San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Madden wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Madden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San scoring with some ground and pound. San controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. San prevents Madden from getting back to his feet. #T1# San chips away with some ground and pound. San working some strikes from top position. San throwing strikes but missing. San chips away with some ground and pound. San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. San is working Madden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Madden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Madden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Madden tries to get out of the position. San won't allow Madden to get back to his feet. Madden is looking to stand back up but San counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Madden. Madden is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. Madden's coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2# Ground and pound from San. San landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madden's head. San working the head and body with strikes. Madden pushes San off but San dives into side control.
Madden wants to get back to his feet but San is dominant here and he's now got Madden's back! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards San.
#SUB2# San is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Madden has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but San has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Madden taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. San doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miyata San! During a confident post fight interview, Miyata San thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1# Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL# Frost moves into range and clinches up with San. San misses with a hook from the clinch. San tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks. San works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position. A shot in the inside from San. #TD2# San jumps guard.
Frost is fighting to break San's control of his arms but San is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# San wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. San is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2# San drives through with a takedown into guard. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. San scoring with some ground and pound. San is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Frost keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. San trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. San throws an elbow that misses. Frost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San's guard. Nice move by Frost!#REVR##T3# San seems keen to control Frost's posture. San tries to land a sweep but no joy. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as San holds on and takes a little breather. San wants to sweep but no luck. Our spies down at at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems inform us that San has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? San trying to control the position.
San seems keen to control Frost's posture.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4# 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. Frost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Frost checks a leg kick. Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
Frost is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
San swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
#TD2# San closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard. San keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head. San with a flurry of punches that miss. San lands a couple of elbows. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. San distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. San connects with a couple of short punches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL# Frost rushes San and presses him up against the cage. Frost wants to break free but San has control.
San changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Frost momentarily.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from San. Frost moves to clinch but San breaks away and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost tries to clinch up but San circles away and keeps his distance. San misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. San has been the more effective fighter overall so far. San tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot. Frost tries to clinch up and San counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Nice jab there from San. San lands a body shot.
San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one. As San looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way. John Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyata San. San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Frost closes the distance looking to clinch and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Frost is looking to clinch. Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San paws at him with a jab and circles away. San jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance. A leg kick checked by Frost. A cross from San lands.#T2# San throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot. San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost. San thuds a left hand into Frost's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Miyata San seems to be getting the better of the standup. Frost moves out of range of the strikes. San throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it. Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but San swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Frost forces San back against the cage and clinches. San working aggressively here.
I was talking to Frost's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Frost is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage. San misses with some punches.
San misses with a short punch on the inside. Frost prevents a body shot from San. A shot in the inside from San. #T3# San misses with a hook from the clinch. San has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
San tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost. San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Frost is trying to force a seperation but San has the dominant position. Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost blocking some punches.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost blocking some punches.
Frost blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Frost wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from San.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Frost manages to break the clinch.
San lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from San. San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Frost tries to clinch up. Frost is looking to clinch. Frost is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Frost is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Some wild striking there from Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Frost tries to clinch but San is having none of it. San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost. Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San. Frost fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2# San shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San stalling. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San throwing shots but Frost is blocking nicely. #T1# Frost taking some punishment here, with San in his half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. San wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs. San slows the pace down in half guard. San not landing any meaningful shots this time. Miyata San has got the better of the ground game so far. Frost is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Frost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Frost on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2# Frost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San. San with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San. Frost moves in looking to clinch but San pushes him off. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San, as that shot connected.
John Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frost tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. San lands a jab to the head.
Frost tries to clinch but San moves away enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
San scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3# The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As San looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way. San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frost's head. San swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost. San swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost. Frost wants to clinch up but San keeps it at a distance. San lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
San lands a head shot. San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL# Frost moves into range and clinches up with San. Frost blocks an uppercut.
San lands a shoulder strike. Frost blocking some punches.
San jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Frost walks away with a smile on his face. San gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost looks to clinch and San counters with a stiff right hand. San connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San dips to his left and cracks Frost with an uppercut! Frost tries to clinch up and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. John Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# San feints and as Frost raises his hands in defense, San changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San throws a strike but Frost rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# San managing to control the position. John Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyata San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well San 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata San! Miyata San decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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DC 58: Battleby vs San
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
#R1# San with a jab. Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San. Nice defenses there by San. Battleby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San. San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby. Battleby misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Battleby tries to score with a low kick but San moves his leg out of the way. San takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. San chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battleby can pounce on him.
Battleby connects with a solid leg kick. Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target. Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San. San jabbing away but nothing is landing. Battleby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight. San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it. San looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range. Battleby motions for San to come forward. Battleby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! San takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses. #T1# San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
San lands a body shot.
Battleby slips under a jab from San. Jab from Battleby. Battleby slips under a jab from San. It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San. Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range. Battleby misses with a left hand and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San. San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it. San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away. San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San tries to move into range but Battleby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. San misses the shot to the body. San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby. Battleby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward. Battleby lands a body punch in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot in the inside from Battleby. #T2# Battleby lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards. San misses with a hook from the clinch. San throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby. San struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
A short left from San. Battleby tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Battleby back against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by San as Battleby tries to tie him up. Battleby cracks San with a nice body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San. Battleby lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San takes a body punch but keeps moving. Battleby wants to slow San down by chopping away at his legs. Battleby tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby doesn't succeed with the takedown and San counters with a straight right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Battleby checks the leg kick. Battleby scores with a push kick. Battleby walks into a stiff left hand from San. Battleby throws a chopping leg kick but San manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby. San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battleby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Battleby gets slowly back to his feet. San misses with a left hand and Battleby counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily. Battleby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react. San throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily. San scores with a jab to the body. Jab, jab by San - just one landing. San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it. Battleby scores with a nice strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Battleby misses with a double jab.
Battleby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. San tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4# Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot. Battleby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Battleby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Battleby closes this distance looking for a takedown but San circles away. Battleby throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range. Battleby lands a jab to the head.
Battleby lands a jab. San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battleby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San scrambles back to his feet. San's corner calls for a 1-2. San obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# San throws a body shot but no joy. San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battleby's head. San jabbing away but nothing is landing. Battleby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Battleby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battleby, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Battleby. A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby. Battleby throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range. San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Battleby dives in for a single leg takedown but San sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by San. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San.#T1# The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Battleby misses the shot to the body. San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot. San scores with a shot to the body.
San slips under a jab. A jab from Battleby does it's job there. San fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battleby momentarily.
Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. San lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby connects with a body shot. Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from San. 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! San misses with a straight right. Battleby scores with a body shot.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.#T2# Battleby throws a shot to the body.
Battleby staying out of range there. Battleby connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself. San misses with a wild body shot. Battleby throws a solid leg kick but San takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battleby. San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.#TD# Battleby looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Battleby drives through and ends up in San's guard. Battleby passes easily into side control. Nice work. Battleby passes to full mount! That's big trouble for San! Battleby content just to control the position here. Battleby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?#T3# San holds on to Battleby as tight as he can, avoiding damage. San tries to get back to half guard but can't. Battleby cracks San with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Battleby controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San working to try and regain half guard.
Battleby trying to control but San is having none of it. #T4# Battleby controlling his opponent. Battleby wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely. Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Battleby working San over with strikes here. Poor strikes thrown by Battleby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3# Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San slips a straight right by Battleby. San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nice defenses there by San. San sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range. San takes a jab right on the kisser.
Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Battleby checks a leg kick. It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it. Battleby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San to score with a decent uppercut. Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss! Battleby takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby lands a glancing blow to the side of San's head. San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battleby throws out the jab. Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby. San is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battleby with a body shot. Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Battleby scores with a head kick. San tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. San tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battleby defends well and San ends up having to push Battleby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. San cracks Battleby with a right hand to the side of the head. Battleby lands with a good body shot. San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from San misses its intended target. San scores with a jab. Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and San counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battleby thinking. San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. As San looks to move away, Battleby throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way. That kick from Battleby tenderised San's leg. San is trying to keep his angry face on. Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range. Battleby throws a leg kick but San checks it. A cross from San lands. San throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily. Battleby throws a predictable looking body shot
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleby finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head. San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battleby lands a head kick!
Battleby throws a body punch but San moves out of range. A solid body kick from Battleby. San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it. The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Battleby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Battleby throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it. No luck with that takedown attempt from San. Battleby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. San thuds a left hand into Battleby's body. Battleby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
San walks into a left hand. #T3# Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range. San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby. No luck for Battleby with that takedown attempt. San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Battleby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Battleby throws a right hand that misses
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range. San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nice body punch from Battleby. Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Battleby swings for the body but San moves out of range.
Battleby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. San throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Battleby misses. #T4# San throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range. Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it. San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well. San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well. San with a jab. Battleby throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily. San throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it. Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San. San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battleby. San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San. A head kick misses from Battleby. San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Battleby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. San defends it nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ulysses Battleby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4# Battleby throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battleby. San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch. Battleby slips a straight right by San. Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it. Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San misses with a hook. San cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs. Battleby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Battleby. Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away. Battleby lands with a good body shot. Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Battleby misses with a body kick. San stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battleby. San scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one. San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Battleby throws a head kick that half lands.
Battleby feints a jab promting San to slip. Battleby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. San slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Battleby connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San. San misses with a right hand and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A slow jab from San misses its intended target. Battleby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Battleby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San pinned against the cage. San gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2# Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it. Battleby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battleby throws a leg kick that misses. San throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem. Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. San jabbing away but nothing is landing. Battleby throws a quick counter head kick but San was just out of range. San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San looks to land a right hand but Battleby moved out of range. Battleby thinks about countering with a body kick. Battleby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. San leaves Battleby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him. Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it. Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Battleby slips a straight right by San. San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battleby to score with a decent uppercut. San stuffs the takedown. San looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely. Battleby pushes San away with a front kick. Battleby takes one to the chin there. San looks for a takedown but Battleby sprawls well. San throws a shot to the body.
San shoots in but no luck this time. Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward. San tries to work over Battleby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Battleby throws a head punch that misses. Battleby blocks a body shot from San. Battleby tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.#T4# Battleby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. San can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San blocking some punches.
San just leaning against Battleby, taking a breather. San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Battleby to keep the fight standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by San. A combination from Battleby does no damage. Battleby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Battleby throws a series of punches but San moves out of range. Battleby misses with a body shot.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San. San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Battleby pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Battleby settles back down. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby had his way with Miyata San in that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5# San throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD# Battleby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San napping and manages to drive through into side control! San is trying to improve his position. San is still trying to improve position. Battleby trying to control the position but San is working away. Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around? Battleby works to advance to full mount. San defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Battleby misses with a head shot. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Battleby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T1# San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battleby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Battleby lands a nice shot to the head. Battleby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2# Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. San is squirming around, avoiding Battleby's attempts to control the action. Battleby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Battleby thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3# Battleby controlling from mount. Battleby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Battleby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Battleby prevents San from getting the reversal. Battleby content just to control the position here. San working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# Battleby lands a nice shot to the head. Battleby landing strikes from the mount. San tries to lock up and control but Battleby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Battleby tries to control but San wriggling away. Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Battleby content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Ulysses Battleby showed his dominance in that final round. Well Battleby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Battleby! Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Ulysses Battleby 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:
DC 49: Bollomard vs Moen
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1# Milissis misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San throws a big shot that misses. Milissis throws a counter combo. San bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Milissis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San finds it's way round the side to connect with Milissis's head. Milissis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. San throws a hook but Milissis avoids it easily. San moves away from the strike by Milissis. San throwing a counter right hand but Milissis manages to avoid it.#TD# San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Milissis's guard. Milissis pushes San off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. San wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Milissis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Milissis was well out of range. Poor timing from San. San checks a low kick from Milissis.#T1# San throws a lazy right hand but Milissis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Milissis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Milissis throws a right hand that San ducks under and follows up with a left that San also avoids with ease. San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Milissis moves out of range as San strikes. Milissis misses with a double jab
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San misses with a lunging right hand
and Milissis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Milissis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Milissis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San. San lands with a good body shot. San loads up on a big right hand but Milissis slips the punch. San throws a shot from downtown. Milissis moves away and avoids it.#T2# No joy there for Milissis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
San lunges at Milissis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Milissis's hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San throws a hook but Milissis avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Milissis. San does a little dance to reset his feet. Milissis throws a series of punches but San moves out of range. Elvis Milissis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San just misses with a punch to the body.
Milissis unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Milissis fails to land with a series of punches.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milissis.
Some wild striking there from Milissis.
Milissis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3##TD# San shoots in and gets a takedown into Milissis's guard. San with a flurry of punches that miss. Milissis wants to stand up but San is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. San stands up over Milissis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Milissis wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it. San landing with the ground and pound. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Milissis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# San postures up and lands a big shot to Milissis's brow. Milissis wants to get back to his feet but San passes into half guard.
#SUB# San is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Milissis has managed to free his arm - good work. Milissis tries to kick San off in order to stand up. San Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. San tries to move into full mount but can't pass Milissis's legs. Milissis is trying to get back to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# San cracks a nice hook into Milissis's ribs.#TD# San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milissis can do to turn this around? The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Milissis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. San wants to control but Milissis is keeping him busy. San tries to move into full mount but can't pass Milissis's legs. Milissis is not content to let San control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Milissis is trying to buck San off.#T1# Milissis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Milissis is trying to get back to his feet. San in side control lands a decent elbow. Milissis tries to escape but San is in control. San is looking to take a break and control but Milissis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Milissis wants to get back to his feet.#T2# San lands a decent elbow from side control. Milissis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but San is controlling him well. San lands an elbow. San working the ground and pound from side control.#ES2# Milissis sneaks out the side door and pushes San away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. San just misses with a punch to the body.
Milissis slips a jab from San. San fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. San fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Milissis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. 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! San lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3# Milissis throws a right and a left that San avoids nicely. San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Milissis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Elvis Milissis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Milissis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milissis misses with an uppercut
and San counters with a lovely shot to the body. San throws out a powerful jab. Milissis walks into a jab. Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far. A nice combination there by Milissis.
Milissis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milissis. Milissis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Milissis misses with a double jab
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# San shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milissis napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Milissis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. San working the ground and pound from side control. Milissis is trying to buck San off. San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. San cracks Milissis with a big right hand but Milissis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Milissis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Milissis prevents San from improving position. San lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Milissis down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Milissis misses with a low kick as San jumps back. Milissis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. San connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. San looks to score with a jab to the body but Milissis is just out of range. Milissis throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San dives in for a single leg takedown but Milissis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Milissis manages to break the clinch.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Milissis throws a right hand that misses
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Milissis enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Milissis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. San content to stall in guard here. San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# San sitting in guard, not really doing much. Milissis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and San dives into side control.
Milissis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Milissis is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Milissis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Milissis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but San has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2# San wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milissis keeps working. Milissis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, San asserts his dominance and retains side control. Milissis stops San from passing to mount. Milissis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Milissis is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Milissis taking a bit of punishment here - San scoring with strikes. Milissis is being controlled here. #T3# Milissis is trying to get back to his feet. Milissis wants to get back to his feet but San is dominant here and he's now got Milissis's back! San is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Milissis up.
Milissis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. San cracks Milissis with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Milissis from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Milissis trying to get back to his feet but San is in full control for now. San lands strikes to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San controlling the position well here. Milissis rolled but San kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
San lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4# Milissis wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# San working for a choke but Milissis is defending well. #SUB# San working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Milissis is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Milissis is trying to remain composed but San is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Milissis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Elvis Milissis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Milissis trying to get back to his feet but San is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round. Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyata San! A relieved looking Miyata San 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:
DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Kursiwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. San flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
San moves into full guard.
San throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kursiwa preventing the sweep. Our spies down at at Snake Eyes Fighting Systems inform us that San has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kursiwa's corner is telling him to maintain position. San tries to strike from the bottom.
San tries to land a sweep but no joy. San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Kursiwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kursiwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. San manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kursiwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as San works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# San throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kursiwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back. San trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! San throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
San striking off his back but it's not causing Kursiwa any problems. Kursiwa stands up over San, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kursiwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kursiwa with a nice head shot there. San trying to strike off his back.
San throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kursiwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San trying to strike off his back.
Kursiwa trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kursiwa trying to stand up but can't free himself from San's guard. Kursiwa wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T2# Kursiwa landing with the ground and pound. San doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
San bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kursiwa's guard. #REVB# San stands and throws Kursiwa's legs to the side, diving into side control. San is trying to ground and pound but Kursiwa uses the momentary lack of control by San to regain half guard. Kursiwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though. San drops an elbow to the side of Kursiwa's head. Kursiwa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kursiwa tries to get to full guard but San has control of the leg. Kursiwa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Kursiwa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kursiwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES# Kursiwa kicks San off and gets to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kursiwa. San changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. San is looking to clinch but Kursiwa is avoiding it.
#CL2# San rushes Kursiwa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. San misses with some punches.
#BC# Kursiwa breaks from the clinch.
Kursiwa darts in looking for a takedown but San gets double underhooks and turns Kursiwa into the cage. San lands a hook to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from San. San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kursiwas head. San pushes Kursiwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Kursiwa is rocked! 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! San lands a hook to the side of the head. Oh Kursiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! San pushes Kursiwa against the cage. San is working some dirty boxing. San pushes off with a quick right hook! Kursiwa goes down! Kursiwa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! San moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! Our winner, Miyata San, 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:
Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1# Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San. Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Slice misses with a head kick.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with San but San pushes him off and we're back to square one. Slice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight. San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut. Jab, jab by Slice - just one landing. San shoots in but no luck this time. A left lands for Slice. San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Slice lands a jab to the nose. A decent looking cross lands there for Slice. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slice lands a really nice looking cross but San seems unphased.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one. #TD2# Slice tries to sprawl but San drives through with a takedown into half guard. San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slice's head. San seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Slice is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
#ES# Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet! A looping hook to the body misses from San. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Slice enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slice manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San won't allow Slice to get back to his feet. Slice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Slice is looking to stand back up but San counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Slice. Slice is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. San thows a huge punch but Slice dodges it nicely.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# San is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Slice is trying to maintain the position but San is very close to passing his half guard. San lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Slice is trying to control but can't.
Slice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. San working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. This has been an exciting period of action! San is thwarting Slice's attempts to control the position. San stalling away here and it's allowed Slice to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3# San slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# San is working for a kimura but Slice is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# San is working for a submission of some sort.
Slice taking some punishment here, with San in his half guard. San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4# San lands with a punch from half guard. Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
San working Slice over with strikes. #ROC2#Slice is rocked! San looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Oh Slice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Slice is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. Slice seems to have got his legs back now. San working Slice over with strikes. Slice moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. San makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. San sitting in guard here, content to control. San wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miyata San will probably get the nod. That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Slice missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San fails with the takedown. Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San ducks right into an uppercut from Slice. Slice wants to clinch up but San keeps it at a distance. San darts in looking for a takedown but Slice gets double underhooks and turns San into the cage. #TD2# San scores with a takedown into Slice's guard. Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
San ducks under a wild hook from Slice. San blocks a jab. Slice lands a nice hook to San's body. San takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slice scores with a jab. Slice misses with a wild body shot. Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San. #TD2# Slice gets caught napping as San dives in and scores a takedown. Slice manages to retain guard.#T1# Slice is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES# Slice pushes San off and scrambles back to his feet.
San tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes. Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyata San. Nice defenses there by San. San looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well. Slice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around? Slice cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# San scores with a takedown into Slice's guard. San with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2# San slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Slice is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea. San postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. San slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Slice trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
San stopping the sweep attempt from Slice. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Slice working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.#T3# San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming. Slice misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely. San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice. San shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2# San closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. San misses with the ground and pound. San has control of an arm but Slice manages to advance to San's back!#SUB# Slice looking for the RNC. Slice misses with a punch to the head. San avoids the strikes from Slice. San trying to control the position but Slice manages to sink in the hooks. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. San is really stuck here.
Slice not allowing San to control his hands. Slice doesn't have the hooks in and San manages to turn into his guard.
San throwing strikes from guard but Slice blocks nicely. San with a nice head shot there. Slice is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Slice manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. San blocks a body shot from Slice. #TD2# San ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. San no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# San has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Slice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! San is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slice, into his guard. #REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Slice dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# San misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. San fails to land the takedown. Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with San but San pushes him off and we're back to square one. Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Slice misses with a body kick. Slice throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it. San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slice sprawls well. Slice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet. Bartholomew Slice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyata San. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slice lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Slice coming out on top.#T1# San walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Slice connects with a looping right hand.
Slice jabs at San's body. Good leg kick by Slice. Slice lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Slice jabs San right on the nose. San blinks but takes it well. Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat. Slice scores with a jab to the jaw. Slice cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. San moves out of range as Slice strikes. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from San. San takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# 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! San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Slice shoots in and drives through. San sprawls well. Slice shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San paws at him with a jab and circles away. San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one. Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat. Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A combination from Slice does no damage. San feints the counter takedown. Slice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice lands a jab-cross combination. Slice 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.
#T3# Slice shoots in for a takedown but San shows good takedown defense. Slice lands a head kick!
San takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL# Slice clinches up against the cage. San prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.#BC# Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. San tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten San somewhat. San fails to land the takedown. Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent San stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bartholomew Slice is winning the standup battle so far. Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. San ducks under a wild hook from Slice. San changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4# Nice takedown defense from Slice. No joy for San on that attempt. Good exchange - Slice coming out on top. Slice scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slice, as that shot connected.
San on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nice takedown defense from San. No joy for Slice on that attempt. San fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Slice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Slice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San. Slice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Slice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San's hands. San keeps the fight on the outside. And San tries to counter it with a takedown but Slice pushes his down on his head and steps out. Slice throws a big shot that misses. San with the counter takedown but Slice avoids it easily. San shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight! Bartholomew Slice showed his dominance in that final round. I think Slice has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Slice! Bartholomew Slice was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San. San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD# San shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor 's guard. Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. San postures up.
San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. San has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# San wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB# San actively working from the bottom here. San wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB# San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. Taylor wants to stand but San has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Taylor trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom. San is trying to get back to full guard. Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst San controls his leg. San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Taylor wants to stand up but San is controlling the position.
San is looking to improve his position.
San trying to control but Taylor postures up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Taylor misses with a left hand and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.#TD# San throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. San is in Taylor 's guard. San with a flurry of punches that miss. Taylor seems keen to control San's posture. Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. Taylor is trying to control the position but San postures up. Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB# San actively working from the bottom here. Taylor is thwarting San's attempts to control the position.#T4# Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #SUB# San actively working from the bottom here.#SU2# Taylor decides to return to a standing position. Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. San shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor . And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Taylor will probably get the nod. That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a right hand to the body. San connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off. Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. San looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range. Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination! San scores with a jab to the body. Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far. Taylor throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it. Taylor lands with a cross. Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily. San is looking to counter punch. Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2# Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Taylor manages to break the clinch.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD# San shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. San showed some decent athleticism there. Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1# San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor connects with a jab. Nice body punch from Taylor . Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react. San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet. Taylor misses with a low kick. San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away. Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Taylor throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily. Taylor digs a good body shot into San's ribs. San lands a jab to the head.
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head. Taylor thows a leg kick but San checks it #TD# so San counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. San distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Taylor wants to sweep but no luck. San being controlled here momentarily. San with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2# Taylor working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. San missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. San prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet. San throws a big elbow that misses. San lands a couple of decent looking shots. Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. San sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. San misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick. Taylor misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely. Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing. A jab lands there for Taylor . Taylor tries to clinch enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a nice uppercut. San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor . Taylor cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Taylor walks into a left hand. Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but San seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# San misses with a looping right. It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range. San looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well. San missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San. San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyata San. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short right from Taylor on the inside. Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Taylor misses with some punches.
#TD# San manages to pull guard.
Taylor wants to stand but San has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB# San working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Taylor trying to control but San is working from the bottom. San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Taylor trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #SUB# San looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but San gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Miyata San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Damian Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #ES2# Taylor wriggles free and stands up. Taylor is looking to clinch. San feinted with a counter takedown. Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD# San shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. San throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3# Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. San landing some decent shots from guard. San throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San's guard. Nice move by Taylor !#REVB# San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Taylor wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB# San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor !#T4##SU2# Taylor stands up. Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Taylor throws a hook but San avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat. Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Taylor lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Taylor misses. San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Damian Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Taylor ! Damian Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1# San looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range. Pendragon lands a lovely overhand right. Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pendragon cracks a nice hook into San's ribs.#CL2# Pendragon has San up against the cage in a clinch.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. San lands a shot to the body. A hook to the body from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of San backwards. San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head. San lands an uppercut. San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A right hook to the body lands for San.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from San. A head punch on the inside from San fails to land. #T1# A short right from Pendragon on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon. San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from San. San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it. Pendragon prevents a body shot from San. San jumps guard but Pendragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Pendragon throws a head punch that misses. Pendragon blocking some punches.
#BC2# Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pendragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Pendragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pendragon wants to clinch but San slips to the side#TD# and San counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pendragon is trying to keep San in close.
#SUB# San has gone for a leg lock! Pendragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into San's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB# San looking for a guillotine here but Pendragon defends easily.
San not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2# Pendragon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on San, up you get! A shot to the liver by Pendragon. Beautiful body shot. Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from San. Pendragon throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.#T3# San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. San swings widly with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. San misses with a lunging right hand
and Pendragon counters with a low kick, right behind San 's knee. Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San. A jab lands there for Pendragon. San ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon. The crowd cheers as Pendragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. San doesn't seem phased though. A low kick lands for Pendragon.
Pendragon feints a jab promting San to slip. Pendragon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. San slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2# Pendragon has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San. #BC2# Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pendragon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4# A jab from Pendragon misses. San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San. Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Pendragon lands a head kick!
Nice body punch from Pendragon. San blocks a jab. San throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it. San misses the body punch and Pendragon counters with a flying knee. Nice. San throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it. San misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely. San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pendragon. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Pendragon dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Pendragon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Pendragon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Pendragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San's head backwards. Pendragon connects with a jab.#ROC2#San is rocked! Pendragon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! San drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Pendragon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from San's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Pendragon! |
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Event:
Bellicose II
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1# San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice. Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San. San slips under a jab. Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Slice 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. Slice scores with a jab. San throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it. San throws out a loose jab but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it. Slice tests San's chin there with a solid looking shot. Slice connects with a body shot. Slice throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it. Slice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Slice finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head. A big left from Slice misses. Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A big right from Slice misses. Good exchange - Slice coming out on top. 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!#TD2# San gets caught flat footed, as Slice shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. San lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1# Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. San keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slice's head. San trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom. San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. San scoring with some ground and pound. Slice wants to stand but San is controlling the position. #SUB2# Slice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# San trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slice's head. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. San won't allow Slice to sweep him here. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but San is one step ahead there. Slice wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it. #T3# Hammerfist, elbow! yells San's corner. There ya go! There ya go! San works a leg free and moves into half guard. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Slice tries to roll over but San keeps him under control. San looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. San seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Slice has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. San is working away from the top position though. San lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Slice is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
#T4# San sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slice defending well though. Slice trying to control here.
San missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Slice is looking for a sweep. San is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. San is nestled in close to Slice, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Slice landing a few short strikes. Slice is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots. San looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slice with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. San perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Slice wants to get back to his feet. San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. 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 Miyata San will probably get the nod. 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# San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice moves away from the strike by San. Slice misses with a hook
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Slice throws a big shot that misses. Slice misses with a hook. Slice loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch. Slice defending well as San loads up on a big left hand. It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big left from San misses. San misses with a straight left. It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A big left from Slice misses. Slice swings widly with a right hand
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Slice is rocked! Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Slice is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him? Bartholomew Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slice sizes up San with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. San slips under a jab. Slice seems to have recovered his senses. San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice throws a jab when San was well out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Slice misses the target. Slice loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.#T1# Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. San throws a shot from downtown. Slice moves away and avoids it. San shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily. A little jabbing left from Slice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Slice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Slice works the jab nicely. Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from San. Slice tests San's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from San misses. Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. San just misses with a punch to the body.
Slice moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Slice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartholomew Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup. San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# A jab from San misses. San moves out of range of the strikes. San throwing a counter right hand but Slice manages to avoid it. Slice cracks a nice hook into San's ribs. San steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice. San misses the shot to the body. Slice staying out of range there. Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San lands a slapping body shot.
Slice moves out of range as San strikes. San ducks right into an uppercut from Slice. Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket. San misses with a hook. Slice ducked under it nicely. Slice with a jab. San walks into a stiff left hand from Slice. Slice throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3# Slice misses with a hook. San swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. San cracks Slice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Slice is countered with a crisp right hand from San that sends him to the canvas! San follows him to the mat into side control. 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! San in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Slice looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! San turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! After winning the bout, Miyata San 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:
Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1# Vrabec throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. A jab from San does it's job there. San throws a shot from downtown. Vrabec moves away and avoids it. San throws a hook but Vrabec avoids it easily. San throws a shot from downtown. Vrabec moves away and avoids it. San misses with a straight right. Vrabec bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San's head backwards. Vrabec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrabec throws a head kick that misses and Vrabec takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vrabec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Vrabec is rocked! San stuffs the takedown attempt from Vrabec. Vrabec gets slowly back to his feet. It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Vrabec is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him? San blocks a head kick by Vrabec.
Vrabec seems to have recovered his senses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vrabec drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! San swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vrabec's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! |
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Event:
Bellicose 126
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1# Donk. Cervenka catches San right on the button with a cross. Cervenka walks into a jab. A big right from Cervenka misses. #TD# San fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cervenka sprawls well initially but San persists and gets the takedown into half guard. San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cervenka's head. San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Cervenka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cervenka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. San postures up in Cervenka's guard and throws a big left but Cervenka blocks it. Cervenka trying to control the position here. San is looking to work some ground and pound but Cervenka has wrist control.#T1# Cervenka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cervenka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Cervenka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. San defending well though. San tries to get to full guard but Cervenka has control of the leg. Cervenka controlling the action here. #T2# Cervenka stalling away here and it's allowed San to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Cervenka trying to control but San is working from the bottom. Cervenka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cervenka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. San looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cervenka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Cervenka connects with a jab.#TD2# Cervenka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cervenka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! San managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cervenka.
Cervenka remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Cervenka wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T4# Cervenka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Cervenka taking a breather here. San regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cervenka's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cervenka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Cervenka tries to clinch up. Cervenka is looking to clinch but San is avoiding it.
San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Cervenka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. San missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San looks for a takedown but Cervenka sprawls well. Cervenka looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD# San fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cervenka sprawls well initially but San persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Cervenka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cervenka. Cervenka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cervenka wants to sweep but no luck. San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Cervenka looking to control.
#T1# San is in close to Cervenka's body, working some short punches and elbows. Cervenka wants to sweep here but San controlling him for the moment. San trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom. San postures up and lands a big shot to Cervenka's brow. Cervenka striking off his back but it's not causing San any problems. San throwing strikes but missing. Cervenka trying to control the position.
San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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. San postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Cervenka wants to sweep but no luck. San connects with a couple of short punches. San with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. San working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. San won't allow Cervenka to sweep him here. San trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. San won't allow Cervenka to sweep him here. Cervenka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
San with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Cervenka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# Cervenka gets caught flat footed, as San shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. San postures up.
Cervenka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Cervenka content to stall in guard here. San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Cervenka trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cervenka postures up in San's guard and throws a big left but San blocks it. Cervenka stopping the sweep attempt from San. Cervenka showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Cervenka being controlled here momentarily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cervenka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# San connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# Cervenka forces San back against the cage and clinches. Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but San uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by San. Cervenka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but San pulls him back up using the underhooks. San can't get the takedown.
I was talking to San's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cervenka pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cervenka lands an uppercut. San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cervenka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyata San. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD# San has Cervenka pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. San pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cervenka tumbling to the mat - San dives into Cervenka's guard.#T1# San throws a big right hand that misses. Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Cervenka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. San scores with a decent looking elbow strike. San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. San preventing the sweep. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cervenka is on top in guard.
#REVB# Cervenka stays in close to San's body and controls the position. #T2# Cervenka trying to control but San is working from the bottom. San is pulling down on Cervenka's head to control his posture. Cervenka trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cervenka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3# Cervenka sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Cervenka moves in looking to clinch but San pushes him off. San bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. San shoots and misses and Cervenka counters with a stiff right hand. San darts in looking for a takedown but Cervenka gets double underhooks and turns San into the cage. Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka. Cervenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4# A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land. Cervenka lands with a short shot to the head. San is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cervenka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cervenka stops a takedown attempt from San.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses. San blocking some punches.
San wants a takedown but no success here.
Cervenka lands a left hand.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cervenka stops a takedown attempt from San.
Cervenka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San's elbow. Cervenka working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Marek Cervenka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Cervenka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka! |
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Event:
Bellicose 112
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1# Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Murphy is rocked! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by San. Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him? Murphy lands with a right hand. Murphy misses with a right hand and San counters with a huge right that knocks Murphy out cold! San is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miyata San! |
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Event:
Bellicose 99
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1# Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and San counters with a left to the body. San misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Christ looks to throw the jab but San is out of range. San's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christ under the eye. The fighters circle momentarily. Christ darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! San throws a body punch but Christ moves out of range. San ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. San rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christ moves out of range and avoids them all easily. San takes one to the chin there. San throws a body shot but no joy. Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.#T1# San lands an overhand right. Christ moves out of range as San strikes. San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christ in his tracks. Christ stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. San looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.#TD# San shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but San scores with a couple of nice shots. Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Christ tries to kick San off but San keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. San working over Christ with some ground and pound. Christ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Christ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San controlling the action here. San slips a nice elbow through Christ's hands, connecting with Christ's forehead. Christ pushes San off looking to stand but San dives back in and keeps control.
San is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. San trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom. Christ wants to get back to his feet.
#T3# San missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Christ is trying to stand.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head. San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. San stops Christ from getting back to his feet.
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
Christ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San. Christ is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
San thows a huge punch but Christ dodges it nicely.
San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. San prevents Christ from standing back up.
San controlling the action here. Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Christ takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. San misses with a straight right. Christ takes one to the chin there. San ducks under a wild hook from Christ. It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. San cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head. The crowd cheers as San lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# San lands a nice shot that snaps Christ's head back.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD# San closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - San lands in his opponent's guard. Christ wants to stand and escape but San is having none of it. Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Christ wants to stand but San is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. San is looking to work some ground and pound but Christ has wrist control. Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst San is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1# Christ looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely. San attempts a counter takedown but Christ avoids it well and moves away. San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around? Christ lands a nice shot that snaps San's head back.
Christ missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. San closes this distance looking for a takedown but Christ circles away. San lands a jab to the nose. San takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ connects with a body shot. San swings widly with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ. Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. It looks like San has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range. Christ thuds a left hand into San's body.#T2# 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! Christ lands a head shot. Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily. San throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Christ ducks under a wild hook from San.#TD# San shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christ napping and manages to drive through into side control! San in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. San is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Christ is trying to buck San off. San misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3# San prevents Christ from escaping the position. Christ managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by San.
San throws a strike aimed at the side of Christ's head but Christ avoids it well. Miyata San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends. Christ wants to get back to his feet. Sloppy strikes there by San. Christ avoids any damage from the ground and pound of San. Christ wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! San in side control, throwing shots but Christ defends. Christ is looking to work his way out of this bad position but San is controlling him well.#T4# The ground and pound from San seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Christ wants to get back to his feet but San drags him back down.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Christ moves out of range as San strikes.#TD# San feints and as Christ raises his hands in defense, San changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. San passes Christ's left leg - he's now in half guard. San throwing shots but Christ is blocking nicely. Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miyata San dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# San throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. San throws out a token jab with nothing on it. San defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand. San throws a big counter combination but Christ scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. San fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it. San throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily. A big left from San misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts San, as that shot connected.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. San throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christ!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice defenses there by Christ. Christ throws a right hand that misses
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand! San has his takedown stuffed enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily. Jeryl Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. San moves out of range as Christ strikes. Jeryl Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup. San scores with a decent looking hook. Christ ducks under a wild hook from San. Christ avoids a lazy jab quite easily. San avoids a lazy jab quite easily. An attempted straight right counter from San misses the target. Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. San takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Christ misses with a hook. San scores with a punch to the head. Christ walks into a left hand. Sloppy strikes from San. Those never looked like landing. #T2# Christ slips a straight right by San. Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San. Christ thuds a left hand into San's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A punch combination from San misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from San is defended easily by Christ. Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. San throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily. Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
San throws out a powerful jab. Christ moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Christ takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# San missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Christ moves away from the strike by San. Christ doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. San throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Christ gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Christ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San. Christ misses with a wild body shot. Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Christ enables San to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christ manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. San postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4# Christ wants to stand up but San is controlling him. Jeryl Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Christ throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Christ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. #SUB2# Christ has an active guard here but San has managed to pass into half guard.
Christ punching from the bottom.
#SUB2# Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but San pulls his head out easily. Christ is trying to stand up here but San is controlling him well. #SUB2# Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. San takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyata San showed his dominance in that final round. Well San has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Miyata San! Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Miyata San! Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Miyata San!
Miyata San wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Bellicose 88
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1# Mishimoto moves forwards but San connects with a nice, crisp jab. Miyata San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. San catches Mishimoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mishimoto tries to clinch but San is having none of it. Mishimoto throws a leg kick that misses. A looping hook to the body misses from San. Mishimoto does a little dance to reset his feet. Mishimoto misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Mishimoto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto throws a nice looking combination but San bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. San scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from San. Mishimoto throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mishimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice shot lands for San. Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses. It looked like San was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mishimoto. San throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mishimoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A jab from Mishimoto finds it's way through San's defenses. San avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
#T1# Mishimoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Mishimoto is rocked! Mishimoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mishimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him? Mishimoto gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! San gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Mishimoto is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! Yamasaki Mishimoto was interviewed post fight and said 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'. |
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Event:
GDL 141: San VS Moen
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1# San throws the left hand but Moen avoids the punch easily. San misses with a straight left. San lands a glancing blow to the side of Moen's head. San misses with a looping right. Moen throws a body shot but no joy. San is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Moen darts in and clinches San up against the cage.#TD# San gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moen regains guard.
San postures up.
Moen tries to land a sweep but no joy. Moen is trying to control the position but San postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San with a flurry of punches that miss. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. San throws a big elbow that misses. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Moen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# San postures up.
#SUB2# Moen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Moen has his feet on San's thighs here. He's pushed San off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! San screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arild Moen! Arild Moen is the new lightweight champion! Arild Moen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Low takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. San avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Low throws a jab but it's blocked by San. Low misses the jab. Low throws a right and a left that San avoids nicely. San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Low. A slow jab from Low misses its intended target. San walks into a straight right hand from Low. Low throws a combination that misses #TD2# and San counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Low is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and San dives into side control.
#REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Low is looking to work his way out of this bad position but San is controlling him well. San working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! San lands a decent elbow from side control. Low has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. San cracks Low with a big elbow. San trying to control the action but Low is working from the bottom. San scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Low to see if he's OK. San scores with punches from side control. San prevents Low from escaping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San cracks Low with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! San immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Low is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! |
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Event:
GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# San scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Brewer has hold of San's hands but San slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. San stops Brewer from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from San there. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw San working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. San prevents Brewer from standing back up.
San looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San not landing any meaningful shots this time. Brewer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from San. San throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San won't allow Brewer to get back to his feet. San throws an elbow that misses. Brewer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San's guard. Nice move by Brewer!#REVR##SU# Brewer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on San, up you get! #T1# Brewer throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and San counters with a single leg into guard. Brewer didn't expect that. Brewer wants to get back to his feet but San is in a dominant position and won't allow it. San working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. San postures up and lands a big shot to Brewer's brow. Brewer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. San cracks Brewer with a solid left hand. San scoring with some ground and pound. San lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES# Brewer pushes San off and gets back to his feet.
Brewer thows a left - swing and a miss! San ducks under a wild hook from Brewer. Brewer throws a combination. San tries to block but a couple of punches get through. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brewer cracks San with an open hand slap.#T2# Brewer misses with a right hand #TD2# and San counters with a single leg into guard. Brewer didn't expect that. San working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. San scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom. Brewer wants to stand but San is controlling the position. San chips away with some ground and pound. San is working Brewer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. San must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES# Brewer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. San has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. San managing to block the knees to the body from Brewer.
Brewer can't break the clinch.
#BC# Brewer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# so San counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3# San postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Brewer is breathing heavily. Brewer is looking to stand up but San isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brewer's head. San gets to his feet and stands over Brewer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Brewer felt that one! San unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Brewer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! |
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Event:
GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Wyte closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and San counters with a shoot takedown. Wyte fights it but they end up in guard. Wyte has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle. San lands a couple of digs. San postures up and lands a big shot to Wyte's brow. #SUB# Wyte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. San gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Wyte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in San's guard. #REVR# Wyte tries to free his leg and advance position but San is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San looking for a sweep. Not yet San, not yet. San is pulling down on Wyte's head. It's preventing any offense from Wyte, at least for the moment. San avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# San wants to stand up but Wyte is controlling him. Wyte stopping the sweep attempt from San. San is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. San's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wyte looking to pass the guard. #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. Wyte forces his way into half guard. San is trying to get back to full guard. Wyte really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Wyte wants to control but San is keeping him busy. Wyte throwing shots but San is blocking nicely. San keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wyte misses with a right hand #TD2# and San counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by San. San scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. San stands up over Wyte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. San lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wyte is breathing heavily. Wyte lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Wyte being controlled here, momentarily. San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wyte's head. San connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Wyte is rocked! San lands a couple of elbows. Oh Wyte is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! San content to stall in guard here. Wyte seems to have got his legs back now. San keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wyte's head.#T4# Wyte controls San momentarily but San frees himself. San is in close to Wyte's body, working some short punches and elbows. Wyte trying to keep a closed guard but San is proving a slippery customer.
San with a nice head shot there. San scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Wyte has momentary wrist control but San slips an elbow through the middle. San showing good wrestling skills to control the position. San connects with a couple of short punches. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! San stands and throws Wyte's legs to the side, diving into side control. San cracks Wyte with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! San immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wyte is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! |
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Event:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Walker moves to clinch but San breaks away #TD# and San counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. San is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. San works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#It looks like Wayne Walker has been cut. San has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. San throws a big elbow that misses. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth. San works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard. San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. San working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Walker's head. Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. San landing some decent shots from guard. Walker looks winded! San throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. San is working Walker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. San content to stall in guard here. San knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.#T1# San chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Walker is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Wayne Walker's cut even more. San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Walker keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. San works over Walker with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#The cut above Wayne Walker's eye is starting to cause him problems now. San postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Walker is still in real trouble! Can San finish him?#CUT#Wayne Walker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wayne Walker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Miyata San! |
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Event:
GDL 119: Yuld VS Mayer
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1# San takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD# Santanna gets caught napping as San dives in and scores a takedown. Santanna manages to retain guard. Santanna wriggles free and stands up. Santanna tries to clinch up. San tries to counter with a takedown but Santanna is quick to defend against it. San avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pereira Santanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. San ducks under a wild hook from Santanna.#TD# San is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santanna's half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San throwing shots but Santanna is blocking nicely. San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. San throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Santanna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Santanna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from San. Santanna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. San not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. San trying to control from half guard but Santanna is working away. San misses with a head shot. Santanna uses the momentum to regain guard. San landing with the ground and pound. #T2# San postures up in Santanna's guard and throws a big left but Santanna blocks it. San is looking to pass into half guard but Santanna pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santanna is in guard.#REVB# Santanna stopping the sweep attempt from San. San is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Santanna is looking to stand up but San won't let him. San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santanna is one step ahead there. #T3# Santanna tries to stand but San is controlling from the bottom. Santanna wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD# San shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than San was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4# San postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
San scores with a couple of short elbows. San in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santanna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. San is trying to ground and pound but Santanna uses the momentary lack of control by San to regain half guard. San missing with the ground and pound from half guard. San throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santanna to regain full guard. San postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. San throws a strike but Santanna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# 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 Miyata San will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Santanna tries to close the distance and clinch up but San swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# San scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Santanna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! San controlling the position for now. San is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santanna tries to stand but his hand is stuck under San. San has his hands clasped together around Santanna's back. He's all about the action.#T1# Santanna is trying to control the action in half guard but San is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. San wants to get back to full guard. San keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. San wants to get back to full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. San makes his way to full guard. A much better position for San. San has his hands on Santanna's head, controlling the position. Santanna wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #T3# Santanna stops San from standing up. San tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Santanna doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
San appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# San scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Santanna dodges the ground and pound from San. San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Santanna is not in a great position here, taking some shots. San works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Santanna is rocked!#T4# A big shot lands for San! That's hurt Santanna! Will he recover? San fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyata San! |
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