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Event:
Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Barkley jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bird thinking.
Bird misses with a wild combination.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Bird is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Barkley.#KD2#
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!#ROC2#Bird is rocked!#CUT2#Harley Bird's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Harley Bird's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barkley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bird is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD2#
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barkley! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Barkley! |
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Event:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Herrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Herrera finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Herrera defends it easily.
Herrera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bird is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Herrera has his hands clasped together but Bird extends and breaks Herrera's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bird.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harley Bird!
The defeated Paul Herrera had this to say: 'I love you all!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeJones.
Bird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeJones moves away.#CL2#
LeJones closes the distance and pushes Bird back into the cage.
LeJones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bird gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LeJones is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bird trying to stall but LeJones improves his position.
LeJones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bird walks away with a smile on his face. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird lands a two punch combo.
#CL2#
LeJones moves into the clinch.
LeJones can't break the clinch.
LeJones is looking to break free of the clinch but Bird has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bird's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
LeJones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Bird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Bird.
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by LeJones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeJones.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
LeJones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but LeJones has the dominant position.
LeJones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bird smiles and moves away.
LeJones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
LeJones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bird.
Bird takes a swing at LeJones's ribcage but misses. #T2#
LeJones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bird.
A punch combination from Bird misses.
A combination from Bird does no damage.
LeJones throws a wild body kick that Bird sees coming a mile off.
Bird throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and LeJones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LeJones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeJones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bird smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird looks to land a combination but LeJones avoids it well.
Bird misses with a series of wild punches.
LeJones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
A head kick misses from Bird.
Nice body kick there by Bird.
Bird stuffs the takedown attempt from LeJones. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LeJones.
Bird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bird wants to stall.
Bird looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC2#
LeJones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeJones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Bird tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeJones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeJones. #CL2#
LeJones clinches.
Nice body punch from Bird.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird holds him up against the cage and eventually LeJones drops back down to his feet.
LeJones tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Bird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
LeJones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bird as he avoids it easily.
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
LeJones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird has LeJones pressed against the cage, preventing LeJones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trent LeJones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bird tries to stall but LeJones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LeJones can do to turn this around?
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bird misses with a punch on the inside.
LeJones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to work over LeJones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
LeJones manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Bird swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LeJones 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 Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
LeJones blocks a leg kick.
LeJones moves out of range of the leg kick from Bird.
LeJones throws out a counter right but Bird avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
LeJones forces Bird back against the cage and clinches.
LeJones is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LeJones blocking some punches.
Bird can't break the clinch.
Bird looking to stall.
LeJones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bird gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.#T2#
Bird tries to circle away but LeJones has him pinned against the cage.
LeJones is looking to take this one to the mat.
LeJones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
LeJones controlling the action here for a moment.
Bird lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bird tries to break the clinch but LeJones is controlling the position. #T3#
LeJones blocking some punches.
Bird lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bird working hard to break the clinch.
Bird tries to work over LeJones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeJones fails to pull guard.
LeJones lands a right hand.
LeJones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bird taking a breather.
LeJones is trying to pull guard but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
LeJones is looking for a takedown.
Bird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bird throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
LeJones missing with knees to the body.
Bird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeJones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
LeJones has Bird pressed against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but LeJones is controlling the position.
Bird wants to break free but LeJones has control.
Bird prevents a body shot from LeJones.
LeJones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bird gets through LeJones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird tries to throw a body punch but LeJones avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Bird dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bird stalks LeJones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into LeJones's face. LeJones staggers backwards, shaken.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeJones has a takedown stuffed.
Bird is looking for a counter combo.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird scores with a shot to the body.
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird takes a swing at LeJones's ribcage but misses.
Harley Bird is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
LeJones rushes Bird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
LeJones tries to land a knee to the head but Bird blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
LeJones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
LeJones looks for a takedown but Bird sprawls well.
Nice body kick from Bird.
LeJones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Bird.
LeJones shoots in and drives through. Bird sprawls well.
Harley Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent LeJones.#CL2#
LeJones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
LeJones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bird struggles to land a body shot inside as LeJones controls his hands.
LeJones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeJones goes for a takedown attempt but Bird pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
LeJones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bird's waist but Bird gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LeJones off to one side.
LeJones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bird.
As Bird backs off LeJones throws a huge counter combo but Bird manages to avoid it all.
Bird is looking to wear down LeJones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Bird. #CL2#
LeJones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeJones has him pressed against the cage.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as LeJones controls the action.
LeJones jumps guard but Bird stands there with LeJones around his waist. LeJones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A body shot lands from Bird.
LeJones looking for a takedown.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as LeJones controls the action.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeJones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but LeJones has him pressed against the cage.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bird prevents the takedown attempt.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeJones as Bird tries to tie him up.
LeJones tries to pull guard but Bird holds him up against the cage and eventually LeJones drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but LeJones has the dominant position.
LeJones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bird walks away with a smile on his face. LeJones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Bird.
#CL2#
LeJones clinches with his opponent.
LeJones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LeJones has had enough of the clinch but Bird keeps him there for the moment.
Trent LeJones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harley Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeJones jumps guard but Bird stands there with LeJones around his waist. LeJones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harley Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bird has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harley Bird! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Hooker scores with a takedown into Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hooker is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hooker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hooker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Hooker pushes his legs off easily.
Hooker cracks Bird with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hooker passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hooker landing strikes.
Bird is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooker taking a breather here.
It looks like Hooker might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hooker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hooker controlling the position.
Hooker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bird to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hooker working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bird is letting Hooker control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooker is staying tight to Bird's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Hooker working away.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.
Bird tries to bench press Hooker off him but Hooker keeps the position.
Hooker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker working away.
Bird gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker 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#
Bird shoots in and drives through. Hooker sprawls well.
Hooker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bird.
Bird lands a head kick. Hooker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Malik Hooker has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker has managed to clinch.
Bird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hooker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker digs a right hand into Bird's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bird's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is trying to force a seperation but Hooker has the dominant position.
Hooker keeps control of Bird as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Hooker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooker controlling the action here. #T1##SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hooker seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hooker is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Hooker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malik Hooker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hooker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The adventures of Hooker the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bird misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hooker counters by clinching up.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Hooker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hooker wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Bird wants to control but Hooker postures up.#T4#
Bird tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hooker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bird struggling a bit here.
Hooker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee asks Hooker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hooker prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bird knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooker cracks Bird with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hooker working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Hooker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malik Hooker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hooker gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hooker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bird defends it well.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hooker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Hooker slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hooker pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
Hooker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hooker is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Hooker moves into the clinch.#T3#
Hooker missing with knees to the body.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Hooker controls the action.
Hooker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooker.
A body shot lands from Hooker.
Bird scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bird.
Hooker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Hooker tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Hooker back against the cage.
Hooker slowing the pace effectively.
Bird is trying to break free.
Hooker just leaning against Bird, taking a breather.
Hooker prevents a body shot from Bird.
Bird misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Bird is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hooker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bird to the mat. Bird regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hooker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bird's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Hooker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Hooker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird misses with a double jab.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bird blocks it well.
Bird misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adesanya 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 Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Adesanya looks to move away, Bird throws a big counter combo but Adesanya just gets out of the way.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Bird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bird throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bird looking to slow down the pace here.
Bird is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya stalls. #T2#
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
Adesanya prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Bird taking a breather.
Bird tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling the position.
A short left from Adesanya.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bird misses with a punch to the body.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Adesanya keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adesanya is pushing Bird up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Adesanya's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya just leaning against Bird, taking a breather.
Adesanya stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Bird's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bird looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Adesanya prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Adesanya just leaning against Bird, taking a breather. #T1#
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya stalls.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Bird letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Bird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adesanya taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Adesanya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adesanya.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya jabs at Bird's body.#T3#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Harley Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird throws a body kick that misses.
Bird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bird throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#Harley Bird's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
#T4#
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harley Bird'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#
Bird falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalling against the cage.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adesanya.#T1#
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Bird is trying to stall.
Adesanya has Bird pushed against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the cage.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to stall.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Bird is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Bird into the cage.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.#T4#
Bird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Bird tries to tie him up.
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the cage.
Bird can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harley Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adesanya 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Python counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Python wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #SUB#
Python drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bird dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Python looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Python 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Python seems keen to control Bird's posture.
Python is looking to stand up but Bird isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Python looking for a triangle here. Bird is fighting it but it looks tight! Python pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bird is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cyrius Python!
A victorious Cyrius Python 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022 |
#R1#
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bird enables McGee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bird manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McGee stands up over Bird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
McGee passes Bird's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGee working Bird over with strikes. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from McGee there.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
McGee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily.
McGee working Bird over with strikes.
Bird is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McGee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bird is refusing to be controlled, as McGee sits in half guard.
McGee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McGee working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Nice strikes from McGee there.
McGee trying to control the pace.
McGee slips a nice elbow through Bird's hands, connecting with Bird's forehead.
McGee working Bird over with strikes. #SUB#
Bird actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McGee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGee drops an elbow to the side of Bird's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGee dominated that round.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
McGee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bird did well to prevent McGee getting side control.
McGee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bird trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
McGee stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1##SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGee pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
McGee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bird to get to his feet.
Mitch McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGee circles away.#CL2#
McGee moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McGee breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
McGee feints and as Bird raises his hands in defense, McGee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
McGee stands up from Bird's guard - McGee perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
McGee forces Bird back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McGee is trying to trip Bird. He has hold of a leg but Bird is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGee persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now. #T2#
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee scoring with some ground and pound.
Bird keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.#T3##SU2#
Bird is working an open guard so McGee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
McGee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bird's guard.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
Bird keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully. #SU2#
McGee gets to his feet. Bird looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
McGee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bird manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bird keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU2#
McGee stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
McGee stuns Bird with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGee lands a body punch. #TD2#
McGee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bird's head.
McGee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mitch McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGee is in close to Bird's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
McGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
McGee drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
McGee stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bird tries to bum rush McGee with a series of wild strikes but McGee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
McGee has managed to clinch.
Bird wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bird throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee. #TD2#
McGee has Bird pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McGee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bird tumbling to the mat - McGee dives into Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
McGee stands up and waves to Bird to follow him.
Bird fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1##TD2#
McGee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bird to the ground. McGee is now in Bird's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee is in close to Bird's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McGee cracks Bird with a solid left hand.
McGee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
McGee working some strikes from top position.
McGee distracts Bird with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SU2#
McGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
McGee has picked Bird up - he's going for a ride! McGee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SU2#
McGee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McGee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Bird gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.#SU2#
McGee stands and steps away. Bird gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
McGee instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
#TD2#
McGee has hold of one of Bird's legs. Bird is fighting the takedown attempt but McGee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McGee trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SU2#
McGee stands up and waves to Bird to follow him. #TD2#
McGee gets a double leg takedown into Bird's guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGee stands up over Bird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bird is keeping the position for now.
McGee trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom.
Bird has momentary wrist control but McGee slips an elbow through the middle.
McGee lands a couple of elbows.
McGee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bird has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harley Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch McGee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGee 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch McGee! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC Extra 2
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Beast moves out of range as Bird throws a body kick.
It seemed like Beast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beast scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
Beast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bird takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beast jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bird misses with a kick to the body.
Bird walks into a stiff left hand from Beast.
Bird shoots for a takedown but Beast saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bird fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beast on the side of the head.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#Harley Bird's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bird misses its target.
Bird walks straight into a right hand from Beast - that's dropped him! Beast jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bird from any more punishment! Bird complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lease Beast! |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 12
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Dahl shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bird napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working. #SUB2#
Dahl tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bird regains half guard.
Bird is trying to control but can't.
Dahl wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bird looking for subs from the bottom but Dahl mounts him!#T1#
Bird prevents Dahl from taking his back.#SUB2#
Dahl jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bird is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bird and Dahl has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bird has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahl taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Dahl is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bird has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bird trying his best to control but Dahl has mounted him.
Bird is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Helsinki inform me that Dahl has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Dahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bird is looking to escape.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dahl on the ground.
Dahl wants to take his opponent's back but Bird doesn't allow it.
Dahl trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dahl forces the positional change into back control.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bird tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3##SUB2#
Dahl throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bird has his hands clasped together but Dahl breaks the hold and Bird is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vernik Dahl!
A very excited looking Vernik Dahl 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:
SENSEI FC 5
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Chang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bird's guard.#SUB#
Bird working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bird is tightening it up a little... Chang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bird!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harley Bird! |
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