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Event:
DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Babel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Babel is just out of range.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Ebe stuns Babel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ebe takes a swing at Babel's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Babel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Babel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babel staying out of range there.
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
Ebe misses with a combination
#TD#
and Babel counters with a single leg into guard. Ebe didn't expect that. #T1#
Ebe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Babel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Babel postures up.
#SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Babel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Babel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babel has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ebe is continuing to stall.
Babel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ebe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ebe pulls Babel in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ebe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Babel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ebe sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Babel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Babel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ebe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babel's guard! Nice work there by Ebe!
Ebe trying to control the position from guard on top but Babel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ebe controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Babel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ebe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ebe wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Babel is looking for a triangle but Ebe pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ebe leaves Babel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Babel is out of range. #TD#
Babel shoots in and bounces Ebe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Babel has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe wants to control but Babel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel wants to control the pace but Ebe is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB#
Babel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe wants to hold on but Babel pushes him away.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Babel maintains control.#SUB#
Babel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Babel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ebe is surviving well by controlling Babel's body position as best he can. #T2#
Babel controlling the pace for now.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Ebe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Babel avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Babel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ebe can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Babel is looking to work his way around to Ebe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Babel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ebe reaches up to try and control the position but Babel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ebe rolls and tries to escape and now Babel has his back!
#SUB#
Ebe showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Ebe is defending well. #T4#
Ebe just trying to survive but Babel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Babel gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe tries to roll but Babel sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Babel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ebe is defending well though. Babel let's go of the attempt for now.
Babel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebe trying to control the hands but Babel breaks the grip. #SUB#
Babel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel shoots in for a takedown but Ebe shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Babel misses the target.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Babel manages to avoid it.
Ebe is looking to land body kicks.
Babel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ebe misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Babel counters with a takedown into side control.
Ebe struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Babel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ebe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe has one of Babel's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ebe wants to control but Babel postures up.
Babel tries to move to mount but Ebe blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nino Babel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Babel tries for a kimura but Ebe is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe is trying to control Babel's posture but Babel avoids it.
Babel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ebe keeps working. #SUB#
Babel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Babel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Babel is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe slaps away a takedown attempt from Babel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ebe.
Isaac Ebe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babel dives in and grabs Ebe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ebe pushes down on Babel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Ebe keeps Babel at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Ebe misses.
Babel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ebe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ebe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Babel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babel scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babel wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Ebe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ebe 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!
A very excited looking Isaac Ebe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DC 129: Vinge v Karjarlainen
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Atkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ebe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins postures up.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ebe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ebe working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily.
Atkins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Ebe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ebe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Atkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins looking for a guillotine from mount but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.#T2#
Ebe is trying desperately to improve position.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Atkins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ebe tries to reverse the position but Atkins maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins fails to take his opponent's back.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.#T3#
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Ebe is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ebe is desperately trying to improve his position but Atkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ebe is looking to escape.
Ebe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atkins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T4#
Ebe tries to hold on but Atkins postures up.
Ebe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Atkins.
Atkins with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
Atkins raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe reaches up and holds on to Atkins to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ebe, pushing him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ebe is trying to break the clinch but Atkins is controlling him.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Atkins to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ebe manages to pull guard.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Ebe has control of Atkins's left arm, preventing Atkins from doing any damage.
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Atkins throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Atkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ebe is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
Ebe keeping moving, preventing Atkins from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkins trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Atkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ebe managing to control the position.
Ebe controls Atkins momentarily but Atkins frees himself.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Ebe is keeping the position.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ebe managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins tries to clinch but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A cross from Ebe lands.
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ebe dips to his left and cracks Atkins with an uppercut!#T3#
Atkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Atkins has been cut.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Atkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ebe's knee momentarily.
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ebe throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Atkins scores with a shot to the body.
Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ebe misses with a hook.#CL2#
Atkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ebe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Atkins smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Atkins moves into range and clinches up with Ebe.#T4#
Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebe wants to break free but Atkins has control.
#BC2#
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Atkins.
Atkins passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ebe! #SUB2#
Atkins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ebe wants to hold on but Atkins pushes him away.
Atkins controlling from the full mount.
Ebe is trying to escape the mount.
Atkins throws some wild stikes that Ebe manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Atkins avoids the attempt from Ebe to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Atkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Atkins clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ebe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Atkins won't be happy with that.
Atkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Ebe wants to control but Atkins is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Ebe seems content to control.
Ebe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins is pressing down on Ebe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ebe defends well.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Ebe from controlling successfully.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ebe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ebe is tightening it up a little... Atkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Atkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Atkins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ebe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Adrian Atkins was interviewed post fight and said 'I get paid either way!'. |
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Event:
DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Ebe.
Sulekov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ebes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sulekov throws a hook but Ebe blocks it.
Sulekov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
A big right from Sulekov misses.
Ebe throws a shot from downtown. Sulekov moves away and avoids it.
Sulekov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ebe.
Sulekov throws a hook but Ebe avoids it easily.
Sulekov misses with a straight right.
Sulekov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sulekov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Damar Sulekov has been cut.
Nice jab there from Ebe.
Sulekov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sulekov misses with an uppercut.
Ebe scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ebe.
Sulekov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sulekov misses with a wild body shot.
Sulekov looks to land a left hand but Ebe moved out of range nicely.
Ebe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Nice cross by Ebe.#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is getting worse.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sulekov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Sulekov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Sulekov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sulekov misses the shot to the body.
Sulekov misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
Sulekov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Ebe.#KD2#
Ebe lands a big uppercut and Sulekov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sulekov looks OK. Ebe waves Sulekov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ebe.
Ebe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sulekov is breathing heavily.
Sulekov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sulekov momentarily.
#CUT2#Damar Sulekov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Ebe lands a big right hand that sends Sulekov crashing to the mat! Ebe stays standing though and waves Sulekov back to his feet!#ROC2#Sulekov is rocked!
Ebe fakes the body blow, causing Sulekov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sulekov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe!
After winning the bout, Isaac Ebe 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:
DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ebe coming out on top.
Ebe tried to score with a low kick but Mansour checks it.
Mansour misses with a double jab.
Ebe moves out of range as Mansour strikes.
We've been informed that Mansour has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A bone on bone clash there as Ebe blocks the leg kick.
Ebe throws a right hand that misses
and Mansour counters with a good low kick that Ebe was not able to check.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mansour with a nice cross.#CL2#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Mansour. Mansour maintains the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebe's elbow.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ebe successfully pulls guard.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Ebe has a closed guard, preventing Mansour from standing up. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Mansour pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mansour defends well.#SUB#
Ebe has his foot on Mansour's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansour works his way back into a safe position though.
Mansour postures up.
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Ebe looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mansour has picked Ebe up and slammed him! Ebe can't keep hold of the triangle and Mansour manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Ebe can't do much from the bottom here.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
Ebe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe trying to hold on to Mansour's head to control him but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Ebe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour is keeping busy.
Mansour tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ebe controls his leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ebe moves into full guard.
Ebe seems keen to control Mansour's posture.#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard but Mansour has passed into side control.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mansour working away.
Ebe is looking to regain half guard here but Mansour keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebe is trying to maintain the position but Mansour is very close to passing his half guard.
Ebe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Mansour dominated that round.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mansour.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Ebe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mansour fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansour takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansour under the eye.
Ebe throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe misses with a left hand
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mansour connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mansour moves away from the strike by Ebe.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mansour throws a jab when Ebe was well out of range.#T1#
Ebe dodges the punch combination from Mansour.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansour scores with a nice right hand.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ebe walks into a jab.
Mansour tries to clinch but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mansour checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice combination there by Ebe.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe misses with a body shot
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Mansour's head but Mansour sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Mansour.#T2#
Mansour closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mansour gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mansour throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ebe takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mansour.
Ebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mansour.
Mansour feints a counter leg kick.
Ebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mansour checks it well.
Mansour swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Ebe misses.
Ebe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mansour connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ebe scrambles back to his feet.
Mansour throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ebe throws a poor cross that misses
and Mansour counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mansour throws an overhand right that lands on Ebe's shoulder, as Ebe tries to avoid the shot.
Ebe is looking to counter punch.
Mansour misses with a low kick.
Ebe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ebe lands a nice hook to Mansour's body. Mansour takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mansour pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Ebe throws a combination. Mansour tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Ebe drops his hands momentarily and Mansour takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe scores with a leg kick.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Mansour saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ebe.
The crowd cheers as Ebe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mansour doesn't seem phased though.
Ebe catches Mansour with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ebe lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Mansour ducks right into an uppercut from Ebe.
The fighters circling - Ebe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ebe lands a really nice looking cross but Mansour seems unphased.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
A lazy left from Ebe finds it's target.
Mansour lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Ebe.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mansour on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ebe misses with a jab to the body
and Mansour counters with a straight right hand.
Mansour checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Isaac Ebe is winning the standup battle so far.
Mansour tries to land a front kick but Ebe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Ebe misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour defending well as Ebe loads up on a big left hand.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mansour.
Ebe misses with a hook. Mansour ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mansour's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Ebe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Ebe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A combination from Ebe does no damage.
Mansour uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ebe.
Mansour slips under a jab.
Mansour is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ebe slips a jab and a cross from Mansour.
Ebe throwing a counter right hand but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Ebe throws a hook but Mansour blocks it.
Mansour walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mansour is looking to clinch.
Mansour bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mansour connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ebe throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Mansour moves into the clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Ebe. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mansour.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ebe avoids it.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mansour is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ebe is defending well for now.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly.
Ebe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Mansour has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ebe controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Ebe wants to get back to full guard.
Ebe is working hard here to advance position.
Ebe trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mansour manages to pass to mount!
Mansour wants to stand but Ebe is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Ebe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mansour manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ebe to take his back!
Mansour is not going to allow Ebe to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ebe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mansour wants to stand up but Ebe is stuck to his back.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Mansour is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Ebe just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ebe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mansour 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Talo wants to clinch
and Ebe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Talo.
Ebe jabs Talo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ebe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Talo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Talo throws a big counter combination but Ebe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Talo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Talo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebe circles away quickly and effectively.
Talo throws a big shot that misses.
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Talo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#CL#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Talo. Talo maintains the clinch.
Come on Talo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Talo trying to stall but Ebe improves his position.
#T1#
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Talo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Talo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Ebe pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Talo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talo is stalling in the full guard.
Talo postures up in Ebe's guard and throws a big left but Ebe blocks it.
Talo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.
Talo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Talo has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ebe is defending against the submission attempts here by Talo.
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ebe trying to control but Talo postures up.
Ebe wants to improve his position but Talo is controlling well.
Ebe trying to control from the bottom.
Talo is looking to take a break and control but Ebe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Talo trying to control from half guard but Ebe is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Talo passes to full mount!
Talo wants to take his opponent's back but Ebe doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Ebe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Talo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talo controlling from the full mount.
Talo looking to finish with strikes here!
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 Kauko Johan Talo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ebe lands the left hand.
Talo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Talo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ebe thumps Talo with a low kick.#KD2#
Ebe lands a left and a right that send Talo crashing to the mat, dazed. Ebe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Talo has closed the distance and engaged Ebe in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo won't allow it.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Talo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ebe gets an underhook and turns Talo into the cage.
Talo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ebe avoids the damage to the body.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Talo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo lands a nice uppercut.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Talo throws an elbow but it misses.
Talo stalling against the cage.
A short right from Talo.
Talo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ebe is keeping busy.
Talo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talo works on Ebe's body with a couple of short punches.
Talo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Talo slows down the pace here.
#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Talo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Talo trying to control the position but instead, Ebe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Talo into the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Talo walks away with a smile on his face. Ebe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Talo throws out a loose jab but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ebe has time to react.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Talo is just out of range.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Talo scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Talo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Talo clinches.
Talo jumps guard but Ebe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Talo uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Talo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily.
Talo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Talo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ebe has his foot on Talo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talo throws a big right hand that misses.
Talo wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Talo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Talo lands a really nice looking cross but Ebe seems unphased.
Talo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ebe tries to score with a low kick but Talo moves his leg out of the way.
Talo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Talo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ebe's head backwards.
Ebe takes a swing at Talo's ribcage but misses.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talo.
As Ebe tries to get set, Talo tries to push him back and clinch up but Ebe manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Talo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talo throws a head kick that Ebe semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe thuds a left hand into Talo's body.
Talo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ebe throws a leg kick which misses Talo's front leg but catches the back leg as Talo tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe cracks a nice hook into Talo's ribs.#T1#
Talo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Talo backs off Ebe throws a huge counter combo but Talo manages to avoid it all.
Talo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ebe swats away the attempt to clinch by Talo.
Ebe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe slips under a jab from Talo.
Talo misses with a hook.
Talo tries to clinch up but Ebe circles away and keeps his distance.
Talo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Talo clinches with his opponent.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Talo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kauko Johan Talo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Talo to keep the fight standing.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Ebe blocks an elbow strike from Talo.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Talo has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Talo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Ebe jumps guard but Talo stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talo leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Ebe jumps guard and drags Talo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Talo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talo has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Talo slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ebe is looking to improve his position.
Talo drops an elbow to the side of Ebe's head. #SUB2#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talo content to control rather than advance.
Talo wants to get back to his feet.
Talo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Talo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Talo looks to land a combination. Ebe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Talo connects with a jab.
Ebe lands a body shot.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Talo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ebe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ebe. That's going to slow Talo down.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talo at a distance.
Talo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kauko Johan Talo.
I think Talo 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kauko Johan Talo!
A relieved looking Kauko Johan Talo 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 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Ebe. Beautiful body shot.
Ebe throws a series of punches but Mansour avoids them all with ease.
Mansour connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour throws the kick towards the body but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mansour throws a leg kick which misses Ebe's front leg but catches the back leg as Ebe tries to avoid it. #T1#
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe avoids the head kick by Mansour.
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansour rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mansour tried to counter with a leg kick but Ebe avoided it.
Ebe is looking to chop away at Mansour's legs.
Ebe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansour.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansour appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Mansour throws a front kick that sends Ebe stumbling back into the cage.
Ebe takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Mansour, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ebe misses with the combination.
Mansour feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Mansour tries to land a body kick
and Ebe counters with a two punch combo.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansour is just out of range.
Mansour swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ebe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Mansour.
Mansour looks for the body kick but Ebe saw that one coming. #T3#
A head kick misses from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Ebe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ebe feints and then cracks Mansour's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mansour down.
Ebe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ebe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mansour dodges the punch combination from Ebe.
It looked like Mansour wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ebe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ebe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mansour.#T4#
Ebe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe misses the body punch
and Mansour counters with a nice leg kick.
Mansour buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe punishes Mansour's body with a nice straight punch.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ebe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mansour is breathing heavily.
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Ebe lands a jab to Mansour's midsection.
Mansour throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ebe thuds his right hand into Mansour's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Mansour avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mansour throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ebe avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansour was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ebe.
Mansour thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebe if he has to take too many more of those.
Ebe jabs Mansour to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mansour connects with an inside leg kick.
Mansour looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ebe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ebe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Ebe throws a chopping leg kick but Mansour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ebe takes a swing at Mansour's ribcage but misses.
Ebe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mansour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansour manages to avoid it.
Mansour moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Mansour stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mansour missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe misses with a hook to the body
#KD#
and Mansour counters with a crisp one two that drops Ebe! Mansour thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ebe to his feet! Ebe is in big trouble!#ROC#Ebe is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mansour looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ebe swings for the body but Mansour moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ebe.
Mansour goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Mansour does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe lands with a right hand.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansour at a distance.
Mansour lands a glancing blow to the side of Ebe's head.
Mansour scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mansour moves out of range of the leg kick from Ebe.#T3#
Mansour turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mansour on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Ebe tenderised Mansour's leg. Mansour is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
As Ebe looks to move away, Mansour throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Ebe cracks Mansour with a good jab.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Mansour.
Mansour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Both fighters circling a little - Mansour finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mansour uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.#T4##CL#
Mansour closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Mansour.
Ebe is breathing heavily.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mansour.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Mansour lands with a right to the head.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mansour to keep the fight standing.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansour.
Mansour misses with a punch on the inside.
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Ebe.
Mansour working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Ebe jumps guard but Mansour stands there with Ebe around his waist. Ebe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seth Mansour will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mansour keeps Ebe at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mansour darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mansour throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mansour avoids the body shot from Ebe.
Ebe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mansour throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansour lands with a hook. Ebe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mansour.
Mansour thows a body kick. Ebe tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Mansour instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ebe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ebe blocks an uppercut.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansour lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ebe or not.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour holds him up against the cage and eventually Ebe drops back down to his feet.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Ebe controls the action.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ebe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour has him pressed against the cage.
Ebe tries to pull guard but Mansour won't allow it.
Mansour lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ebe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Mansour turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mansour creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mansour just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Ebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Mansour finish him?
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!
Mansour throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ebes head.
Ebe seems to have recovered his senses.
Mansour stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ebe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mansour seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ebe can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
Mansour is working Ebe over against the cage.
A short right from Mansour.
Nice body punch from Mansour - that landed with a thud.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands with a short shot to the head.
Mansour misses with a punch to the body.
Mansour lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mansour. #T3#
Mansour lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Mansour drops Ebe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ebe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mansour swings wildly with an uppercut but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mansour is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Mansour lands a right hand.
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour scores with a shoulder strike.
Mansour tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Ebe.
Still in the clinch, Mansour scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mansour lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebe backwards.
Mansour lands an uppercut.
Mansour struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebe controls his hands.
#TD2#
Ebe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mansour uses from the top position.
Mansour wants to get up but he can't break Ebe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4##SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Mansour defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a triangle here but Mansour uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ebe wants to control but Mansour postures up.
Ebe is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Mansour showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mansour 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Mansour!
Seth Mansour thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 87: Dye v Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Ebe's head but Ebe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe flicks out a counter leg kick but Durand steps away.
Ebe moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Ebe blocks a head kick by Durand.
Ebe cracks Durand with a good jab.
Ebe throws the left hand but Durand avoids the punch easily.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebe with a nice cross.#T1#
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
Ebe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ebe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ebe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ebe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ebe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ebe misses with a straight right.
Durand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Durand moves out of range as Ebe strikes.
Ebe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Durand misses with a straight left.
Ebe misses with a few strikes there.
A lazy left from Ebe finds it's target.
Ebe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Durand.
Ebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Durand throws the left hand but Ebe avoids the punch easily.
Durand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe throws a shot from downtown. Durand moves away and avoids it.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ebe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebe looks to throw the jab but Durand is out of range.
A left lands for Ebe.
Ebe throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ebe misses with a double jab
and Durand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Ebe misses.
Durand tries to move into range but Ebe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Ebe cracks Durand with a good jab.
Durand throws a jab when Ebe was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebe feints a jab promting Durand to slip. Ebe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durand blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Durand misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ebe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ebe connects with a looping right hand.
Ebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ebe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Ebe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Ebe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ebe.
Danga de danga de dang - Ebe scores with a four punch combination!
Ebe lands with a cross.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Ebe misses with a double jab.
Ebe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ebe to score with a decent uppercut.
Durand misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ebe scores with a one two! Durand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Ebe.#T1#
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ebe, as that shot connected.
Durand lands a head shot.
Ebe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durand misses the body punch
and Ebe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isaac Ebe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ebe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
Ebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durand might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ebe fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand throwing a counter right hand but Ebe manages to avoid it.
Durand throws the left hand but Ebe avoids the punch easily.
Durand loads up on a big right hand but Ebe slips the punch.
Durand has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Ebe staying out of range there.
Ebe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebe looks to land a combination but Durand avoids it well.
Ebe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Durand's hands.
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Ebe moves away and avoids it.
Durand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebe.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
As Ebe looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Ebe scores with a jab. Durand acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ebe.
Durand throws a lazy uppercut
and Ebe counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ebe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durand's head.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Durand's head but Durand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ebe! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head.
Durand throws a poor cross that misses
and Ebe counters with a straight right hand.
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durand's head.
Ebe lands a leg kick that knocks Durand off balance momentarily.
Durand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Durand.#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
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!
Durand ducks under a wild hook from Ebe.
Durand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe misses with a shot to the body
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebe moves away from the strike by Durand.
Ebe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ebe connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Ebe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ebe.
Durand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ebe misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Ebe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaac Ebe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Durand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ebe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand is looking to counter punch.
Durand is looking to land body kicks.
Ebe misses with a straight left.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Isaac Ebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe with a nice calf kick.
A punch combination from Ebe misses.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Durand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
As Ebe looks to move away, Durand throws a big counter combo but Ebe just gets out of the way.
Durand looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Durand throws an overhand right that lands on Ebe's shoulder, as Ebe tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ebe! But no joy.
Ebe throws a lazy right hand but Durand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Ebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Durand misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ebe. That snapped Durand's head back.
Ebe throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ebe.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jules Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ebe counters with a left and a right that stings Durand.
Ebe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand moves away from the strike by Ebe.
Durand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ebe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand misses with a hook. Ebe ducked under it nicely.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Durand throws a combination that misses
and Ebe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebe scoring well with a low kick there.
Ebe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Ebe misses with an uppercut
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Durand takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durand missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Durand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ebe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
Ebe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ebe misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a three punch combo that has Ebe backing up. Ebe nods at Durand to acknowledge the strikes.
Ebe connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durand seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ebe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durand's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ebe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Durand scrambles back to his feet.
Durand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebe.
Ebe with a nice calf kick.
Durand lands with a nice combination. Ebe backs away looking to recover.
Durand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebe throws a hook but Durand avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Durand on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ebe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Ebe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ebe 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Ebe!
Our winner, Isaac Ebe, 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:
ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Ebe swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
It looked like Argento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ebe scores with a hook to the body. Argento takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argento moves away from the strike by Ebe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Argento.
Ebe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Argento on the side of the head.
Ebe lands a jab to the nose.
Argento tries to clinch but Ebe is having none of it.
Ebe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ebe.
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento. #CL#
Argento pushes Ebe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ebe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Argento just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argento throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Argento is trying to trip Ebe. He has hold of a leg but Ebe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Argento persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento landing some decent shots from guard.
Argento 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.#T1#
Ebe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
Argento cracks Ebe with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Argento defends easily.
Argento landing with the ground and pound.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebe is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Argento wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Ebe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Argento defends well.
Argento throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely.
Argento lands a couple of digs.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses.
Ebe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Argento works over Ebe with some ground and pound from guard.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.
Argento distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Argento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB2#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Argento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Argento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ebe looking to control.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Argento connects with a couple of short punches.
Ebe is trying to keep Argento in close.
Argento postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Ebe trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.
Ebe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Argento thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ebe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Argento.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexus Argento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Argento's head.
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Ebe. Beautiful body shot.
Ebe looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Ebe ducks right into an uppercut from Argento.
Ebe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebe misses the shot to the body.
Ebe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Argento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebe.
Argento thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ebe if he has to take too many more of those.
#TD#
Argento closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Argento lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Argento keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ebe trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ebe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Argento accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Argento lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Argento trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Argento trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Argento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexus Argento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Argento makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Argento scoring with punches to the head and body.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Argento got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Argento has managed to get both his arms back between Ebe's legs - danger averted.
Argento distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ebe is trying to keep Argento in close.
Ebe has momentary wrist control but Argento slips an elbow through the middle.
Argento postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Argento defends well.#SUB2#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Argento gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Argento uses his free foot to push down on Ebe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ebe.
Ebe wants to control but Argento is having none of it.
Argento raining down shots from the mount!
Ebe taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Argento! Ebe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 161
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Couceiro misses with a takedown
letting Ebe counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Ebe cracks Couceiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Couceiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ebe finish him?
#TD#
Couceiro looking to score a takedown here. Ebe is defending well but Couceiro drives through and ends up in Ebe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couceiro trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Couceiro defends easily.
Ebe is adopting a defensive guard.
Couceiro wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Couceiro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nice strikes from Couceiro there.
Couceiro 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.#T1#
Couceiro is pressing down on Ebe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ebe is holding on for now.
Ebe trying to control but Couceiro postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ebe actively working from the bottom here.
Ebe won't allow Couceiro to pass to mount.
Ebe is staying active underneath Couceiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couceiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ebe is looking to get to half guard.
Ebe tries to lock up and control but Couceiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Couceiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Ebe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ebe is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Couceiro is staying active.
Couceiro is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ebe is in real trouble.
Ebe trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him. #SUB#
Couceiro has the hooks in. Ebe is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Couceiro passes his arm under Ebe's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ebe taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tosanesti's head backwards.
Tosanesti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ebe.
Ebe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tosanesti is looking to clinch.
Tosanesti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebe.
A leg kick checked by Ebe.
Tosanesti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Ebe.
Ebe dips to his left and cracks Tosanesti with an uppercut!#KD#
Ebe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tosanesti sprawling to the canvas! Tosanesti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ebe finish him?!
#ROC#Tosanesti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebe connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tosanesti out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Chris Tosanesti stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 155
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Koefti moves away from the strike by Ebe.
Koefti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koefti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ebe throws out a counter right but Koefti avoids it with no problem.
Ebe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koefti. Koefti obviously looking to wear him down.
Ebe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koefti throws out the jab.
Koefti tries to clinch
and Ebe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ebe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koefti looks to land a combination but Ebe avoids it well.
Koefti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like Andre Koefti has been cut.
Koefti wants to clinch
and Ebe counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Ebe misses.
Koefti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ebe just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ebe gets tackled into the cage by Koefti. Koefti maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti tries to work over Ebe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koefti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebe's elbow.
Koefti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ebe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koefti.
Koefti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Koefti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ebe is trying to pull guard but Koefti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ebe avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.#TD2#
Ebe gets control of Koefti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ebe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koefti wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ebe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koefti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ebe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Koefti rolls with it to try and escape but Ebe cranks on the arm and Koefti is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaac Ebe!
A victorious Isaac Ebe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 149
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Scarborough takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ebe moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
Scarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarborough thinking.
Some wild striking there from Ebe.
Scarborough tries a quick counter leg kick but Ebe is wise to it.
Scarborough dodges the punch combination from Ebe.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Scarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarborough is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ebe, as that shot connected.
Scarborough fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarborough missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe avoids the body shot from Scarborough.
Scarborough takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Scarborough, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarborough punishes Ebe's body with a nice straight punch.
Ebe slips a straight right by Scarborough.
Ebe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarborough loads up on a big right hand but Ebe slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ebe misses the target.#T1#
Ebe connects with a jab.
Ebe lands a head shot.
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Scarborough.
Scarborough ducks under a wild hook from Ebe.
Ebe misses with a left hand
and Scarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebe misses with a hook to the body
and Scarborough counters with a thumping low kick.
Ebe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarborough's head backwards.
Scarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe walks into a straight right hand from Scarborough.
Ebe misses with an uppercut.
Ebe misses with a looping right.
Scarborough throws a hook but Ebe avoids it easily.
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Scarborough.
Ebe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Ebe misses.
Scarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scarborough scores with a punch to the head.
Ebe swings for the body but Scarborough moves out of range.
#T2#
Ebe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scarborough at a distance.
Ebe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarborough throws out a counter right but Ebe avoids it with no problem.
Ebe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ebe swinging wildly here.
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Scarborough.
Ebe takes a swing at Scarborough's ribcage but misses.
Ebe throws a hook to the side of Scarborough's head but Scarborough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ebe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ebe takes a swing at Scarborough's ribcage but misses.
Ebe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarborough.
Scarborough scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ebe takes a swing at Scarborough's ribcage but misses.
Scarborough digs a good hook to Ebe's body.
Ebe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scarborough doesn't seem bothered though.
Boomer Scarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarborough scores with the left hand. Ebe knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ebe looks to land a left hand but Scarborough moved out of range nicely.
Scarborough lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ebe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe moves out of range as Scarborough strikes.
Scarborough doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scarborough misses with a straight left.
Scarborough scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarborough.
Ebe lunges at Scarborough with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarborough's hand.
Nice shot lands for Ebe.
Ebe lands a jab to Scarborough's midsection.
A jab lands there for Ebe.
Scarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe moves away from the strike by Scarborough.
A telegraphed right hand from Ebe misses the target.
Ebe with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Ebe throws the left hand but Scarborough avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scarborough takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ebe avoids the body shot from Scarborough.
A little feinted left hand from Ebe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ebe throws a looping overhand right but Scarborough ducks down to avoid it.
Ebe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Scarborough.
Scarborough slips under a jab.
Scarborough cracks Ebe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scarborough lunges at Ebe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ebe's hand.
Scarborough walks into a straight right hand from Ebe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebe. Scarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ebe cracks Scarborough with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.
Ebe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarborough's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ebe finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarborough's head. #ROC#Scarborough is rocked!
Scarborough throws a chopping leg kick but Ebe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scarborough is still on wobbly legs! Can Ebe finish him?
Ebe misses with an uppercut.
Scarborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Ebe counters with a nice right hand that sends Scarborough toppling to the canvas! Scarborough scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ebe finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Ebe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Scarborough slips under a jab from Ebe.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Ebe moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Scarborough! Ebe continues to tee off on Scarborough, landing with a left and a right! Ebe connects with a right hand that leaves Scarborough sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Ebe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Isaac Ebe!
Isaac Ebe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Boomer Scarborough was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm an embarrassment to Boston.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Ebe misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coleman 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.
Ebe lands an overhand right.
Coleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ebe.
Jab by Ebe.
Ebe swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ebe!
Coleman cracks Ebe with a big right hand but Ebe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ebe struggling a bit here.
Coleman landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe struggling a bit here.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ebe taking a bit of punishment here - Coleman scoring with strikes.
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Ebe tries to control but Coleman manages to take his back.
Ebe just trying to survive but Coleman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coleman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Coleman lands punches and elbows. #T1#
Coleman not allowing Ebe to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ebe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ebe can't escape the position.
Ebe trying to control but not successfully.
Ebe's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Coleman's hands.
Coleman gets his hands free as Ebe looks to control.
Ebe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Coleman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Coleman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Coleman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ebe could be in trouble here!
Ebe breaks Coleman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#ES2#
Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Ebe fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebe jumps guard but Coleman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ebe manages to pull guard.
Ebe has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Ebe blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ebe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.#T3#
Coleman postures up.
Ebe pulls Coleman in close to prevent any damage.
Coleman content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman works over Ebe with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebe's head.
Coleman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebe's head.#SUB#
Ebe looking for subs off his back but Coleman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Coleman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ebe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Coleman is thwarting Ebe's attempts to control the position.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking for submissions off his back.
Ebe is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebe avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Ebe's temple.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman wants to control but Ebe is keeping him busy.
Ebe wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
Coleman is nestled in close to Ebe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Coleman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Coleman shoots in and drives through. Ebe sprawls well.
Ebe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Ebe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ebe stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Isaac Ebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Ebe scores with a nice head shot.
Ebe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.#TD2#
Coleman gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ebe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coleman working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ebe struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ebe tries to improve position but can't.
Ebe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ebe down.
Ebe is trying to control Coleman's posture but Coleman avoids it.
Coleman has control of an arm but Ebe manages to advance to Coleman's back!
Coleman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Ebe looking to secure an arm triangle but Coleman defends it well.
Coleman tries to buck Ebe off but Ebe takes his back!
Coleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Coleman trying to control the action but Ebe just sinks the hooks in.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.
Ebe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke from the back. #T2##SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke from the back.
Ebe is trying to stick to Coleman's back but Coleman is turning into Ebe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ebe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman postures up and lands a big shot to Ebe's brow.
Ebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ebe working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coleman has passed into half guard!
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a punch from half guard.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Ebe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Ebe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Coleman working Ebe over with strikes. #T3#
Ebe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ebe trying to control but Coleman postures up.
#SUB#
Ebe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman is trying to control. Ebe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Coleman slips a nice elbow through Ebe's hands, connecting with Ebe's forehead.
Ebe is trying to control but Coleman passes into side control!
Coleman trying to control the position but Ebe is working away.
Ebe wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Ebe is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Ebe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coleman off and has taken his back!
Coleman can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Ebe looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Coleman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ebe. #SUB#
Ebe working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ebe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Coleman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Coleman for a finish. #SUB#
Ebe working for a choke but Coleman is defending well. #SUB#
Coleman showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Ebe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ebe sprawls well. Ebe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Ebe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coleman.
Ebe lands with a hook. Coleman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ebe throws out a loose jab but Coleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Isaac Ebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Ebe lands with a cross.
A big right from Ebe misses.
A swing and a miss from Ebe.
Coleman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Coleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Coleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Coleman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ebe looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
#T1#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Ebe keeps moving. #SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.#SUB#
Ebe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman distracts Ebe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebe keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ebe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ebe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Ebe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman defends it easily.
Coleman trying to control but Ebe is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ebe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ebe has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Ebe trying to control from the bottom.
Coleman winds up and cracks Ebe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Ground and pound from Coleman. #SUB#
Ebe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ebe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ebe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Coleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Ebe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Ebe taking some punishment here, with Coleman in his half guard.
Ebe is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebe avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Ebe has hold of Coleman's hands but Coleman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ebe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman. #SUB2#
Coleman wants to work for an arm triangle but Ebe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Ebe wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ebe is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman moves into full mount! Ebe won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ebe?
#SUB2#
Coleman has hold of Ebe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ebe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ebe wants to hold on but Coleman pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coleman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Coleman!
An out of breath Chad Coleman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Ebe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vyr throws a right hand that Ebe ducks under and follows up with a left that Ebe also avoids with ease.
Ebe scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vyr.
Vyr missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ebe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vyr.
Vyr's corner calls for a 1-2. Vyr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ebe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sloppy strikes from Vyr. Those never looked like landing.
Ebe jabs at Vyr's body.
Vyr tries to bum rush Ebe with a series of wild strikes but Ebe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ebe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vyr lands a nice looking body shot.
Vyr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Vyr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ebe lands with a straight right. Vyr didn't see that one coming.
Vyr scores with a three punch combo!
Vyr throws a combination that misses
and Ebe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ebe lands with a nice body punch.
Ebe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Vyr.
A big left from Vyr misses.
A jab from Vyr misses.
Vyr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Ebe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vyr under the eye.
Ebe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vyr moves away.
Ebe connects with a body shot.
Ebe thuds his right hand into Vyr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Vyr. Those never looked like landing.
Vyr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebe.
Vyr misses with a hook
and Ebe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Vyr is rocked!
Ebe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Vyr - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ebe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe! |
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Event:
GDL 135:Silva VS Anderson
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Ebe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Francisco Hernandez has been cut.
Ebe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez looks winded!
Ebe scores with a body shot.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ebe! Hernandez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Ebe! |
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