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Event:
GC 430: Ench�rya VS Saunders
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Neviim slips under a jab from Mikkel.
Mikkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neviim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT#It looks like Dan Mikkel has been cut.
Mikkel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neviim.
Neviim backing away here, and Mikkel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mikkel defending well as Neviim loads up on a big left hand.
Neviim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mikkels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neviim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikkel was well out of range. Poor timing from Neviim.
Mikkel thuds a left hand into Neviim's body.
Neviim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikkel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neviim. Mikkel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neviim misses with a body punch
and Mikkel counters with an outside leg kick.
Neviim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikkel manages to avoid it.
Neviim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Mikkel 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.
Neviim throws a jab when Mikkel was well out of range.
Mikkel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neviim manages to avoid it.
Mikkel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neviim manages to avoid it.
Mikkel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Neviim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikkel's half guard.
Mikkel is trying to get back to full guard.
Neviim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neviim is stalling here. Mikkel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Neviim seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mikkel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Neviim sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neviim 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.
Neviim moves into full guard.
Mikkel stays in close to Neviim's body and controls the position.
Neviim looking for a sweep. Not yet Neviim, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neviim is working hard here to advance position.
Neviim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neviim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Neviim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mikkel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Neviim pulls Mikkel in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Neviim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mikkel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Mikkel misses the jab.
Neviim misses with a wild body shot.
Neviim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikkel was well out of range. Poor timing from Neviim.
Mikkel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neviim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikkel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neviim throws a poor cross that misses
and Mikkel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neviim misses with a wild body shot.
Ezekiel Neviim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neviim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neviim misses with the combination.
Neviim lands a jab to Mikkel's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Mikkel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
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#
Neviim moves away from the strike by Mikkel.
A jab from Mikkel does it's job there.
Neviim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikkel doesn't seem bothered though.
Mikkel scoring well with a low kick there.
Neviim swings for the body but Mikkel moves out of range.
Mikkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dan Mikkel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikkel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neviim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikkel.
A telegraphed right hand from Mikkel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neviim scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Neviim misses its intended target.
It seemed like Mikkel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neviim throws a jab when Mikkel was well out of range.
Neviim misses with a body punch
and Mikkel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Mikkel tries to clinch but Neviim moves out of range.
Neviim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Neviim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
Mikkel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mikkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mikkel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neviim postures up in Mikkel's guard and throws a big left but Mikkel blocks it.
Neviim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mikkel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neviim preventing the sweep.
Mikkel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Neviim connects with a couple of short punches.
Neviim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Mikkel has Neviim pulled in close to control his posture.
Neviim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neviim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neviim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Neviim won't allow Mikkel to sweep him here.
Neviim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Neviim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neviim postures up.
Neviim won't allow Mikkel to sweep him here.
Neviim works over Mikkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Neviim controlling from the top position.
Mikkel controlling Neviim's posture.
Neviim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Neviim 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.
Neviim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikkel down.
#T4#
Neviim working away.
Mikkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Neviim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mikkel down.
Neviim working the ground and pound.
Mikkel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Neviim.
Neviim is chipping away with strikes.
Mikkel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neviim landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Neviim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Mikkel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Neviim misses with a right hand
and Mikkel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neviim throws a lazy right hand but Mikkel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mikkel connects with a single shot there.
Mikkel scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikkel throws out a leg kick but Neviim moves out of range and Mikkel only half commits.
Neviim throws a sloppy body shot
and Neviim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neviim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neviim avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Neviim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikkel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Neviim counter with a right hand.
Neviim throws a right hand that misses
and Mikkel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikkel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neviim takes a swing at Mikkel's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Mikkel ducks right into an uppercut from Neviim.
Neviim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikkel.
Neviim dips to his left and cracks Mikkel with an uppercut!
Neviim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neviim throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikkel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neviim throws a body shot but no joy.
Mikkel tries to clinch but Neviim is having none of it. #TD#
Neviim closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
Neviim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mikkel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Neviim is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkel has wrist control.
Neviim tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikkel is retaining full guard.
Mikkel keeping moving, preventing Neviim from controlling successfully.
Mikkel has control of Neviim's left arm, preventing Neviim from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neviim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neviim stands up over Mikkel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neviim throws a strike but Mikkel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mikkel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikkel stopping the sweep attempt from Neviim.#T3#
Neviim has a closed guard, preventing Mikkel from standing up.
Neviim can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikkel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mikkel is pressing down on Neviim's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neviim is holding on for now.
Neviim is trying to get back to full guard.
Neviim gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neviim wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mikkel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neviim working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Neviim is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Neviim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Neviim connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Ezekiel Neviim.
I think Neviim 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ezekiel Neviim!
Ezekiel Neviim spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Zues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Zues misses the target.
Zues keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zues throws a hook to the side of Neviim's head but Neviim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Neviim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zues was covering up waiting for the punch and Neviim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Neviim working some strikes from top position.
Zues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zues tries to get out of the position.
Neviim pushes down on Zues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zues is trying to stand up here but Neviim is controlling him well.
Neviim drops an elbow to the side of Zues's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neviim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neviim on the ground.
Neviim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Neviim working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Zues looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neviim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Neviim has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neviim lands a nice short elbow.
Zues wants to control but Neviim is keeping busy.
Zues has hold of Neviim's hands but Neviim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neviim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Neviim connects with a nice short shot to Zues's temple.
Zues is looking to get back to full guard here but Neviim has managed to pass to side control instead.
Neviim is putting a hurting on Zues here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neviim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zues looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Neviim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Neviim slows the pace down.
Neviim tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zues's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zues is trying to get back to his feet.
Neviim lands an elbow.
Zues is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Zues is rocked!
Neviim scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zues is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Neviim can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Neviim!
Ezekiel Neviim tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Neviim swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomes connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Neviim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neviim.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neviim is working away from the top position though.
Neviim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neviim working over Gomes with some ground and pound. Gomes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Neviim is working for a submission of some sort.
Neviim thows a huge punch but Gomes dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neviim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Neviim is controlling well.
Gomes has hold of Neviim's hands but Neviim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neviim working Gomes over with strikes.
Neviim slips a nice elbow through Gomes's hands, connecting with Gomes's forehead.
Well, if Neviim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomes's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomes trying to control but Neviim postures up.
#T2#
Neviim throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gomes to regain full guard.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Neviim has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Neviim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
Neviim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes trying to control but Neviim is working from the bottom.
Neviim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neviim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Neviim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neviim throws a couple of heel strikes.
Neviim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes is working Neviim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Neviim.
Neviim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gomes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Neviim doesn't defend quickly enough and Gomes has managed to lock this one up! Can Neviim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gomes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Gomes!
A victorious Raphael Gomes 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:
NRC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Neviim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jab on the side of the head.
Jab looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neviim digs a good body shot into Jab's ribs.
Jab displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neviim throws out the jab.
Neviim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neviim throws a big shot that misses.
Jab appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jab moves out of range as Neviim strikes.
Neviim looks to score with a jab to the body but Jab is just out of range.
As Neviim looks to move away, Jab throws a big counter combo but Neviim just gets out of the way.
Neviim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Jab shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jab showed some decent athleticism there.
Jab is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neviim is controlling Jab's trapped leg to prevent Jab from advancing to side control.#T1#
Neviim punching from the bottom.
Neviim keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neviim moves into full guard.
Neviim lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Jab being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neviim tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Neviim jabs at Jab's body.
Neviim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jab's hands.
Neviim scores with a nice head shot.
A leg kick checked by Neviim.
Neviim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jab's head.
Jab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Neviim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neviim in side control lands a decent elbow.
Neviim is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Neviim is putting a hurting on Jab here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Neviim cracks Jab with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Neviim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neviim working the ground and pound.
Jab looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Neviim has an Americana. Jab didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Neviim is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Neviim hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ezekiel Neviim!
Ezekiel Neviim decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022 |
#R1#
The Bouncer defending well as Neviim loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by The Bouncer's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neviim throws a hook to the side of The Bouncer's head but The Bouncer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bouncer lands with a shot to the body.
Neviim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Bouncer.
A quick step to the side and The Bouncer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bouncer lands with an uppercut that bounces Neviim off the cage and back into range.
The Bouncer tests Neviim's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Neviim has been cut.#CL#
The Bouncer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Bouncer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neviim stalls.
The Bouncer lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bouncer looks to land a combination. Neviim sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Neviim is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer rushes Neviim with punches - Neviim moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Neviim goes down! The Bouncer follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
During a confident post fight interview, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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