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Event:
SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knuckles. Knuckles scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one. Knuckles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Smith clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles. Smith lands a body shot. #BC2# Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Smith moves into range and clinches up with Knuckles. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. Smith lands an elbow inside that Knuckles shrugs off. A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land. Smith misses with a body punch.
A short left from Smith. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Knuckles blocks the elbow strike.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Knuckles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.#T1# Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith. Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Knuckles is rocked! A right hand to the body from Smith.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Nice elbow from Smith. Smith lands a shot to the body. Smith pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Knuckles! Smith unloads with more strikes and Knuckles sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Smith! Chad Smith decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1# Clay misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Knuckles counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2# Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Clay defends the submission attempt. Clay is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Clay controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom. Clay controlling Knuckles's posture. Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knuckles stands up over Clay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Clay trying to control the position here. Knuckles is stalling in the full guard. Clay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Clay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Clay pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Clay throws a big shot that misses. Andrew Clay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Clay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily letting Clay counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. A jab from Clay finds it's way through Knuckles's defenses. Knuckles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Knuckles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Knuckles scores with a nice head shot.#T3# Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Knuckles has a takedown stuffed. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knuckles. Knuckles scores with a jab. Clay acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Knuckles moves away from the strike by Clay. Nice uppercut there from Clay. Clay stuns Knuckles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Knuckles with a poor takedown and Clay counters with a lovely straight right hand! Andrew Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles. Knuckles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Knuckles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Clay is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Clay. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet. Knuckles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Mr Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Clay throws a right hand that misses
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab. Clay fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knuckles to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knuckles looks to clinch but Clay throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knuckles taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrew Clay! Andrew Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckles misses with a left hand and Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. Knuckles has his takedown stuffed and Carvalho counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Knuckles goes for a double leg but Carvalho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carvalho continues to drive forward. A short left from Carvalho. A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles. Knuckles lands a body shot. Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carvalho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carvalho lands a nice uppercut. Knuckles blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow. Carvalho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Knuckles breaks the clinch.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2# and Carvalho counters with a nice right hand that sends Knuckles toppling to the canvas! Knuckles scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Carvalho finish him?!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Carvalho drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Knuckles's head, knocking him out cold! Carvalho is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caio Carvalho! A victorious Caio Carvalho 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:
SMASH: Dennison vs Bartz
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1# Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
#TD2# Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard. Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard. Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Knuckles won't allow Killer to get back to his feet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Knuckles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard. Knuckles preventing the sweep. Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1# Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard. Killer is trying is best to control the position here. Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots. Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Killer is defending well. Nice strikes from Knuckles there. Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.#T2# Still in half guard, Knuckles seems content to control. Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Knuckles trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away. Killer wants to get back to full guard. 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. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple. Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Knuckles throws a strike but Killer avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard. Knuckles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard. #T3# Killer is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well. Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head. Knuckles is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knuckles. Knuckles controlling the pace. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow. Knuckles throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely. Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# 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. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple. Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position. Knuckles is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Killer is staying active underneath Knuckles, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time. Killer is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Knuckles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though. Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head. #SUB2# Knuckles 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense. Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well. Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab. Killer misses with an uppercut. Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown. Killer misses the shot to the body. Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body. Killer misses with the combination.
A combination from Killer does no damage. Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes. Buzz Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.#T1# Knuckles jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well. Knuckles lands with a good body shot. Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles throws a jab when Killer was well out of range. Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer misses with the combination.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming. Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Killer misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Knuckles with a poor takedown and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Killer slips under a jab. Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.#TD2# Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard. Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely. Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far. Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles. Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Killer!#REVR##T3##SUB2# Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Knuckles has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though. Knuckles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard. #REVB# Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Killer is trying to keep Knuckles in close.
#T4# Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Knuckles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killer dives on top into guard.#REVR# Knuckles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working. Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though. Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
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 Buzz Killer will probably get the nod. That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Killer throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range. #TD2# Knuckles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knuckles lands in his opponent's guard. Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses. Knuckles distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss. Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles. Knuckles lands a couple of digs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Knuckles lands a couple of elbows. Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Killer tries to bench press Knuckles off him but Knuckles keeps the position. Knuckles controlling the position from side mount. Knuckles tries to score with some ground and pound. Killer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Knuckles scores with punches from side control. Knuckles trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom. #T2# Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Knuckles lands a nice forearm strike. Knuckles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Knuckles scores with punches from side control. Knuckles landing strikes. Knuckles working the ground and pound. Knuckles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killer some visible discomfort.
#T3# Killer is looking to reverse the position. Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Knuckles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles landing strikes. Knuckles working the ground and pound but Killer is defending the strikes. Knuckles lands some shots froms side control. Killer is being controlled here. Killer can't do much from the bottom here. Knuckles is chipping away with strikes.
Killer defending against the ground and pound. Knuckles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# Sloppy strikes there by Knuckles. Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killer to see if he's OK. Knuckles cracks Killer with a big right hand but Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Killer is trying to control Knuckles's posture but Knuckles avoids it. Knuckles in side control, throwing shots but Killer defends. Knuckles lands a decent elbow from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knuckles in the domination position with Killer hanging on.
And that's the end of the fight! Mr Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Knuckles 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles! An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Knuckles thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Galilei
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1# El Shabazz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El Shabazz as he jumps to the side. Knuckles takes a swing at El Shabazz's ribcage but misses. El Shabazz 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. El Shabazz missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. El Shabazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Knuckles is rocked! Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knuckles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Shabazz circles away quickly and effectively. El Shabazz throws a big shot that misses. El Shabazz tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance. Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Shabazz.
#CL# El Shabazz instigates a clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but El Shabazz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but El Shabazz seems unphased.
#T1# El Shabazz with a hook.#TD2# Knuckles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles. Knuckles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control. Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Knuckles distracts El Shabazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Knuckles trying to control the position from guard on top but El Shabazz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now. El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control. Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much. Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving. Knuckles lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3# Knuckles is in close to El Shabazz's body, working some short punches and elbows. Knuckles chips away with some ground and pound. El Shabazz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Knuckles connects with a couple of short punches. Knuckles lands a couple of elbows. Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head. El Shabazz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Knuckles working some strikes from top position. Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Shabazz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Knuckles advances position into side control! Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Shabazz has escaped the position, nice work there. Knuckles wants to take a breather but El Shabazz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Knuckles. El Shabazz wants to sweep here but Knuckles controlling him for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# El Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Knuckles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. El Shabazz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Knuckles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for El Shabazz's leg but El Shabazz calmly moves out of range. #TD2# Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Shabazz was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB# Knuckles got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Shabazz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knuckles has managed to get both his arms back between El Shabazz's legs - danger averted. El Shabazz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles wants to control from the top but El Shabazz keeps moving. #T1##SUB# El Shabazz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to El Shabazz's brow. Knuckles throwing strikes but missing. Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but El Shabazz has wrist control. Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but El Shabazz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Knuckles 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.#T2##SUB2# Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom. Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Knuckles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Knuckles controls El Shabazz momentarily but El Shabazz frees himself. #SUB2# Knuckles is looking for a triangle but El Shabazz pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##SUB2# Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Shabazz is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold. Knuckles working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on El Shabazz's thigh. El Shabazz counters though and makes it back to full guard. Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Knuckles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Shabazz is keeping the position for now. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. El Shabazz trying to keep a closed guard but Knuckles is proving a slippery customer.
Knuckles postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. Knuckles working some strikes from top position.#SUB# El Shabazz is looking for a triangle but Knuckles pushes his legs off easily.
Knuckles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of El Shabazz's head. El Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Knuckles throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. El Shabazz trying to control but Knuckles is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mr Knuckles's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Knuckles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and El Shabazz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. El Shabazz wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance. Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. El Shabazz misses the body punch and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection. El Shabazz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away. Knuckles avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at El Shabazz's knee but El Shabazz avoids it well. El Shabazz swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1# Knuckles tries to land a leg kick but El Shabazz saw it coming and moves away.
El Shabazz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. El Shabazz fails with an attempt to clinch.
El Shabazz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# El Shabazz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El Shabazz stalling the fight.
Knuckles avoiding damage as El Shabazz throws knees to the body.
El Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head. El Shabazz blocks a body shot from Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El Shabazz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# El Shabazz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
El Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
El Shabazz lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! El Shabazz landing knees to the head.
El Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
#TD2# Knuckles drags the fight down to the ground.
Knuckles is trying to hold El Shabazz in close to prevent damage but El Shabazz has managed to pass into half guard.
El Shabazz is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it. Knuckles is trying to maintain the position but El Shabazz is very close to passing his half guard.#T3# Still in half guard, El Shabazz seems content to control. El Shabazz trying to control from half guard but Knuckles is working away. #SUB2# Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily. El Shabazz is keen to just control but Knuckles is a slippery customer. Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far. Knuckles is holding on to half guard well. Knuckles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Shabazz jumps into side control!#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Knuckles wants to control but El Shabazz postures up. Mr Knuckles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. El Shabazz tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. El Shabazz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Knuckles will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. El Shabazz has knee on belly momentarily but Knuckles bucks him off and regains half guard. Malik El Shabazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! El Shabazz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight! Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round. I think Knuckles 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles! Mr Knuckles gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# Reyes sizes up Knuckles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing. Reyes throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Reyes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. Knuckles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jab by Reyes. Knuckles throws a body kick that misses. Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss! You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Knuckles got wobbled bad by a big combination! Reyes presses forward with punches and knees until Knuckles stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Knuckles closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Reyes! Roman Reyes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hakekia vs Reedtz
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1# Knuckles throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Knuckles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knuckles somewhat. Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Knuckles looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. Mr Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Knuckles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knuckles. Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Knuckles misses with a leg kick and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mr Knuckles has been cut. Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Knuckles drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Knuckles to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Agent Smith! Jumping up and down and very excited, Agent Smith waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE™'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXIX
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Alexandria misses with a shot to the body and Mawma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Alexandria listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. Mawma connects with a body shot that sends Alexandria's belly button to the back. Mawma works the jab nicely. Alexandria throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mawma counter with a right hand. Mawma ducks right into an uppercut from Alexandria. #TD# Mawma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alexandria felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mawma looks up at the clock and then as Alexandria takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawma smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandria manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Alexandria trying to control but Mawma postures up.
Alexandria is looking to improve his position.
Alexandria is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Mawma is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Mawma looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alexandria keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandria manages to regain half guard. Good work. Alexandria tries to roll over but Mawma keeps him under control. Alexandria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Mawma throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Alexandria working for a triangle but Mawma defends it easily.
Mawma looking to sit in guard and control but Alexandria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB# Mawma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Alexandria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Alexandria is in close to Mawma's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mawma is trying to keep Alexandria in close.
Mawma 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. Mawma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandria is one step ahead there. Alexandria landing with the ground and pound. Alexandria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawma swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mawma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandria manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4# Mawma works a leg free and moves into half guard. Mawma is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alexandria! Alexandria is looking to get to half guard. We've been hearing that Mawma has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Mawma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Alexandria gets back to half guard.#SUB# Alexandria is defending against the submission attempts here by Mawma.
#SUB2# Alexandria looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alexandria wants to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joseph Mawma's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Mawma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Alexandria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Mawma takes one to the chin there. Mawma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexandria as he jumps to the side. Alexandria misses with a body kick.#TD# Mawma throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alexandria tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mawma is in Alexandria's guard. Mawma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alexandria has momentary wrist control but Mawma slips an elbow through the middle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mawma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Alexandria is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawma is in close to Alexandria's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1# Mawma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandria's head. Mawma postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandria's brow. Mawma throws an elbow that misses. Alexandria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mawma's guard. Nice move by Alexandria!#REVB# Alexandria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alexandria looking to pass the guard. Mawma throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Alexandria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mawma swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alexandria stopping the sweep attempt from Mawma. Mawma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandria can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB# Mawma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alexandria passes into half guard.
Alexandria is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mawma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Alexandria works a leg free and moves into half guard. Alexandria thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mawma's head. #SUB# Mawma actively working from the bottom here. Alexandria slips a nice elbow through Mawma's hands, connecting with Mawma's forehead.#T3# Mawma moves into full guard.
Alexandria throwing strikes but missing. Alexandria chips away with some ground and pound. Alexandria landing some decent shots from guard. Alexandria is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Mawma tries to land a sweep but no joy. Alexandria trying to control the position from guard on top but Mawma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mawma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4# Alexandria looking to control.
Alexandria looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Alexandria working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mawma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mawma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Mawma trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom. Mawma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandria works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Alexandria wants to sweep but no luck. Mawma with a nice head shot there. Mawma pushes down on Alexandria's leg and manages to get into half guard. Alexandria wants to improve his position but Mawma is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Origen Alexandria will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Joseph Mawma's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Mawma. Mawma fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mawma shoots in for a takedown but Alexandria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Alexandria looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Mawma. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mawma throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mawma swinging wildly here.
Origen Alexandria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick misses from Alexandria. Mawma tries to counter with a takedown but Alexandria is quick to defend against it. Mawma scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Alexandria is rocked! Alexandria throws a lazy head kick #TD# and Mawma changes levels and lands a brilliant counter slam that knocks Alexandria senseless! The eyes are open but nobody's home! Mawma is victorious and celebrates with his fans in the crowd. Congratulations that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joseph Mawma! Joseph Mawma really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXIX
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Mawma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Madison kicks off Mawma and gets to his feet. A right-left combo lands from Madison. #CUT#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. Madison swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Mawma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Mawma is working for a kimura but Madison is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Madison looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Madison manages to get to full guard.
Mawma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now. Mawma stopping the sweep attempt from Madison. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Mawma wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving. Madison tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Madison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Madison looking to control.
Mawma is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows. Madison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mawma throwing strikes but missing. Madison 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.#SUB# Madison has his foot on Mawma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mawma works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB# Madison looking for a guillotine here but Mawma defends easily.
Mawma showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Mawma lands a couple of digs. Mawma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now. Madison throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mawma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mawma is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Madison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mawma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mawma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Madison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Mawma scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mawma won't allow Madison to sweep him here. Mawma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Madison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mawma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mawma looking to pass the guard. Madison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mawma is working Madison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mawma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Madison's head. Mawma wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving. #T4# Mawma landing some decent shots from guard. Madison throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mawma trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom. Madison 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.#SUB# Madison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mawma is aware though and is defending well. Madison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mawma's guard. #REVR##SUB2# Mawma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Madison stacks Mawma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Madison! Mawma manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Mawma will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Joseph Mawma's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Madison enables Mawma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Mawma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Madison working for a triangle but Mawma defends it easily.
Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Mawma is proving a slippery customer.
Mawma working some strikes from top position. Mawma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawma pushes down on Madison's leg and manages to get into half guard. Mawma not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mawma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB# Madison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Madison is looking to control Mawma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted? Joseph Mawma has got the better of the ground game so far. Mawma is nestled in close to Madison, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Madison tries to get to full guard but Mawma has control of the leg. Mawma wants to control but Madison is keeping him busy. Madison manages to get to full guard.
Mawma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Madison 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. Mawma lands a couple of elbows.#T2# Mawma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mawma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mawma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Madison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mawma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Madison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mawma defends it easily.#SUB# Madison is looking for a triangle but Mawma pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Madison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mawma defends it easily. Mawma lands a couple of elbows. Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Mawma is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Mawma landing with the ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mawma's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Madison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mawma trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mawma with a nice head shot there. Madison 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# Madison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mawma is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows. Mawma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Madison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4# Madison won't allow Mawma to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Madison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2# Mawma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Madison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Madison has gone for a leg lock! Mawma slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madison's guard.#REVB# Madison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mawma chips away with some ground and pound. Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Madison is striking from the bottom but Mawma uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Joseph Mawma'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Mawma gets a takedown into half guard. Mawma slips a nice elbow through Madison's hands, connecting with Madison's forehead. Mawma trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom. Madison manages to get to full guard.
Madison wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Mawma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Madison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mawma has managed to get both his arms back between Madison's legs - danger averted. Madison tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mawma trying to control but Madison is working from the bottom. #T1# Mawma landing with the ground and pound. Mawma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Madison is keeping the position for now. Mawma is working Madison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mawma landing with the ground and pound. Mawma postures up and lands a big shot to Madison's brow. #ROC2#Madison is rocked! Mawma scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Oh Madison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Mawma passes Madison's left leg - he's now in half guard. Mawma scores with a big shot! Madison's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Madison! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Mawma! Joseph Mawma gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). In defeat, Mick Madison stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry I will be back!!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose XIX
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Mawma shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mawma not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mawma is looking to advance position but Santo Amaro won't allow it. Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mawma throwing shots but Santo Amaro is blocking nicely. Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mawma is trying to control the action in half guard but Santo Amaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Mawma throwing shots but Santo Amaro is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santo Amaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up but Mawma is controlling him
Mawma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santo Amaro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Santo Amaro is staying active underneath Mawma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet. Mawma wants to free his trapped foot but Santo Amaro is holding on for dear life with his legs. Mawma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mawma not landing any meaningful shots this time. Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mawma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES# Santo Amaro pushes Mawma off and gets back to his feet. Junqueiro Santo Amaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2##TD2# Mawma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santo Amaro's guard. Mawma trying to control the position from guard on top but Santo Amaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Santo Amaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Santo Amaro wants to stand up but Mawma is controlling him. Santo Amaro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawma. Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Mawma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES# Santo Amaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mawma is defended easily by Santo Amaro.#T3# Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Mawma. Mawma loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.#TD2# Mawma feints and as Santo Amaro raises his hands in defense, Mawma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Mawma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santo Amaro swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mawma won't allow Santo Amaro to get back to his feet. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Mawma distracts Santo Amaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Mawma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Mawma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4# Santo Amaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mawma is controlling him. Mawma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Santo Amaro wants to stand and escape but Mawma is having none of it. Santo Amaro keeping full guard, as Mawma tries to pass. Mawma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Mawma creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santo Amaro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Santo Amaro is not content to let Mawma control the position. Mawma working the ground and pound but Santo Amaro is defending the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2# Mawma looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Santo Amaro wants to stand and escape but Mawma is having none of it. Santo Amaro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet but Mawma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mawma tries to free his leg and advance position but Santo Amaro is retaining full guard. Mawma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santo Amaro wants to stand but Mawma is controlling the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mawma fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Santo Amaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Mawma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santo Amaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mawma somewhat.#T1##TD2# Mawma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2# Mawma is looking for a kimura here.
Santo Amaro is trying to stand back up but Mawma is controlling him
Mawma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Mawma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Santo Amaro taking some punishment here, with Mawma in his half guard. Mawma trying to control from Santo Amaro's half guard. Santo Amaro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mawma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mawma won't allow Santo Amaro to get back to his feet. Mawma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mawma has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mawma's corner is telling him to maintain position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mawma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Santo Amaro wants to get back to his feet but Mawma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES# Santo Amaro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC# Santo Amaro breaks the clinch.
Santo Amaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Mawma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro. Mawma shoots in for a double leg but Santo Amaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Junqueiro Santo Amaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Mawma. Good work by Mawma as he checks the leg kick. Santo Amaro misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Santo Amaro throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Santo Amaro blocks a jab. Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mawma. Santo Amaro throws an overhand right that lands on Mawma's shoulder, as Mawma tries to avoid the shot. Santo Amaro misses the jab.#T4# Mawma with a body punch. A glancing blow. Santo Amaro throws a jab when Mawma was well out of range. Santo Amaro misses with a straight right. A slapping leg kick lands for Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mawma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro takes a shot right to the bread basket. Santo Amaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mawma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Santo Amaro is fending him off so far but Mawma persists. Nope, Santo Amaro circles away and we're back to standing. Mawma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santo Amaro defends it nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Santo Amaro with the inside leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Mawma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mawma shoots in for a takedown but Santo Amaro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Santo Amaro cracks Mawma with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. We've been told by Santo Amaro's head coaches at Certified Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses. Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good exchange - Santo Amaro coming out on top.#ROC#Mawma is rocked! Mawma walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mawma limp body while Santo Amaro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Junqueiro Santo Amaro! During a confident post fight interview, Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1# Mawma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2# Sojka instigates a clinch. Mawma pushes off an throws an elbow but Sojka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sojka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sojka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sojka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka avoiding damage as Mawma throws knees to the body.
Sojka missing with knees to the body.
Mawma slows down the pace here.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sojka lands with a right to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawma wants to stall.
Sojka lands with a left to the head. We've been informed that Sojka 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. Mawma takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mawma backwards. #ROC2#Mawma is rocked! Sojka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oh Mawma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Sojka working aggressively here.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mawma is looking to take this one to the mat. Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Mawma.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka lands a big knee to the head and Mawma goes down! Sojka pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Sojka! |
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Event:
Bellicose 148
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1# Mawma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dye. Mawma slips under a jab from Dye. Dye misses with a lunging right hand
and Mawma counters with a slapping leg kick. Dye chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mawma can pounce on him.
Dye tries to bum rush Mawma with a series of wild strikes but Mawma uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dye drops his hands momentarily and Mawma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mawma manages to avoid it. Mawma throws a leg kick which misses Dye's front leg but catches the back leg as Dye tries to avoid it. Dye lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dye misses with the combination.
Dye moves out of range of the strikes. Dye takes a swing at Mawma's ribcage but misses. Dye backing away here, and Mawma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1# Mawma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Mawma moves away from the strike by Dye. Dye cracks Mawma with an open hand slap.#ROC#Mawma is rocked! Dye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mawma feints the counter takedown. Dye throws a looping overhand right but Mawma ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Dye misses. Mawma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dye throws a shot from downtown. Mawma moves away and avoids it. Mawma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dye throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Dye misses. Dye smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mawma is still on wobbly legs! Can Dye finish him? Dye throws a hook to the side of Mawma's head but Mawma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Mawma only half commits to the counter leg kick. Nice defenses there by Mawma. Dye is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Dye Throws a clean left jab. Dye Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Mawma's chin! Mawma crumbles to the ground and Dye follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Dye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Dye! Our winner, Jack Dye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose 135 - Prospects 12
Date: Aug 26, 2022 |
#R1# Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Mawma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mawma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christ. Mawma fails with the takedown letting Christ counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joseph Mawma has been cut. Christ throws a jab when Mawma was well out of range. Mawma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Christ blocks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Mawma swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut. Christ throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Mawma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christ won't be happy with that. #T1# Mawma wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy. Christ felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Christ is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mawma tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Christ tries to escape but Mawma is in control. Check out the look on Mawma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mawma trying to control the position but Christ is working away. Christ is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mawma asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Mawma has hold of Christ's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Christ tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mawma cranks the arm and Christ screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Christ, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joseph Mawma! A victorious Joseph Mawma 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:
Bellicose 127
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Mann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mawma did well to prevent Mann getting side control. Mann looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mawma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Mawma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mann manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Mawma trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. I've been told that Mawma has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game. Mawma looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mann 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. Mann 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. Mawma scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1# Mawma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mawma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mawma connects with a couple of short punches. Mann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawma. #SUB# Mann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mawma won't allow Mann to sweep him here. Mawma throwing strikes from guard but Mann blocks nicely. Mawma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Mawma is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control. Mawma trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom. #SUB# Mann working for a triangle but Mawma defends it easily.
Mawma passes Mann's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB# Mann looking for submissions off his back. Mawma is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Mawma controlling the pace. Mann trying to hold on to Mawma's head to control him but Mawma postures up.
Mawma prevents Mann from improving his position. Mawma wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it. Mann is looking to control Mawma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mann avoid being mounted? If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Mawma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mawma drops an elbow to the side of Mann's head. Mann is staying active underneath Mawma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mann won't allow Mawma to pass to mount. Mawma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mawma. Mann regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mawma. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Mann looking for a guillotine here but Mawma defends easily.
Mawma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Mann tries for a takedown but Mawma circles away easily and Mawma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mann checks a low kick from Mawma. Mann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2# Mawma moves into the clinch.#BC2# Mawma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A lazy left from Mawma finds it's target.#TD# Mawma gets caught flat footed, as Mann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Joseph Mawma has got the better of the ground game so far. Mann wants to control from the top but Mawma keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mann's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Mann pushing down on Mawma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mawma wants to control but Mann is keeping busy.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Mawma lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. Mann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mawma works his way to full guard. Good work. Mawma 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.#T2# Mann postures up and lands a big shot to Mawma's brow. Mawma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mann wants to control from the top but Mawma keeps moving. #SUB2# Mawma is looking for a triangle here but Mann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mawma is trying to get back to half guard.#T3# Mann working the ground and pound from side control. Mawma on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Mawma tries to get back to half guard but can't. Mann working the ground and pound. Mann cracks Mawma with a big elbow. #T4# You can see the frustration on Mawma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Mawma tries to improve position but can't. Mawma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Mawma is trying to get back to full guard. Mann is thwarting Mawma's attempts to control the position. Mawma has hold of Mann's hands but Mann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mawma manages to get to full guard.
Mawma keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Mann dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Mann shoots and misses and Mawma counters with a straight right hand. Mann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mawma defends well and Mann ends up having to push Mawma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mawma lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Mawma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mann shoots and misses and Mawma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Mann. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mann with a poor takedown #TD2# and Mawma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mann's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mann is on top in guard.
#REVR# Mawma controlling Mann's posture. #SUB2# Mawma has his feet on Mann's thighs here. He's pushed Mann off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mann screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mawma! A victorious Joseph Mawma 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:
Bellicose 115 - Prospects 8
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1# A lazy left from Reyes finds it's target. Good shot there by Reyes.#TD2# Mawma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reyes sprawls well initially but Mawma persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mawma wants to take a breather but Reyes is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mawma throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely. Reyes won't allow Mawma to pass to mount. Mawma with the ground and pound but Reyes uses the opportunity to regain guard. Reyes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Mawma wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving. Reyes wants to get back to his feet but Mawma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now. Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet. Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mawma works a leg free and moves into half guard. Reyes wants to get back to full guard. Mawma slips a nice elbow through Reyes's hands, connecting with Reyes's forehead. Mawma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Mawma has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Reyes is squirming around, avoiding Mawma's attempts to control the action. #T2# Reyes is in a horrible position here. Mawma smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reyes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2# Mawma is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reyes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reyes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mawma.
Mawma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reyes is looking to escape. Mawma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Reyes is trying to escape the mount.
Mawma working Reyes over with strikes here. Mawma wants to control the pace but Reyes is squirming around nicely. Mawma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!#T4# Mawma connects with a bit shot that sees Reyes covering up! More strikes from Mawma and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mawma is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Mawma! During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Mawma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose 101 - Prospects 4
Date: May 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Mawma drives through with a takedown into guard. Mawma throws a big right hand that misses. Mawma trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom. McGregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mawma. Mawma with a flurry of punches that miss. Mawma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mawma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mawma pushing down on McGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mawma wants to pass the guard but McGregor is defending well. Mawma 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.#T1# Mawma is taking a breather. McGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Mawma 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. Mawma lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mawma is controlling the pace.
Mawma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #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. Mawma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Mawma tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGregor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Mawma is figuring out what he wants to do next. Mawma takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Nice strikes from Mawma there. #T3##SUB# Mawma is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB# Mawma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGregor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mawma. Mawma lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4# Mawma missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mawma controlling the action here. #SUB# Mawma is looking for a kimura but McGregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mawma to get the leverage. Mawma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB# Mawma seems to be working for a kimura but McGregor defends the submission attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mawma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mawma 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# Mawma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head. Nice shot by McGregor. Mawma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McGregor throws a lazy body kick and Mawma counters with a left to the body. Mawma throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it. Mawma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around? Mawma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor connects with a solid leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGregor misses with an uppercut
and Mawma counters with an inside leg kick. Mawma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab. McGregor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mawma counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mawma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Mawma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1# Mawma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mawma scores with a nice head shot. McGregor throws a leg kick that is checked and Mawma counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGregor lands with a nice body punch. Mawma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD# Mawma feints and as McGregor raises his hands in defense, Mawma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. McGregor is looking to stand back up but Mawma counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor. McGregor is breathing heavily.#REVB# Mawma is taking a breather. McGregor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mawma'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.#T2# Mawma moves nicely into side control. Mawma works to advance to full mount. McGregor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Mawma cracks McGregor with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Mawma! A victorious Joseph Mawma 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:
Outlaw 23
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1# Mama jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Mama misses the target. Mama throws a leg kick #TD# and Carvalho counters with a takedown into side control. Mama tries to improve position but can't. Mama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Mama regains half guard, as Carvalho was trying to land strikes. Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Mama is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho. Carvalho throwing shots but Mama is blocking nicely. Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho. Mama tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.#T1# Carvalho not landing any meaningful shots this time. Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carvalho 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.#SUB# Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Mama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho. Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Mama blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Carvalho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Carvalho wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving. #T2# Mama controls Carvalho momentarily but Carvalho frees himself. Carvalho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carvalho defends well. Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Carvalho preventing the sweep. Carvalho trying to control but Mama is working from the bottom. Carvalho stands up over Mama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho'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.#T3# Mama trying to control the position.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carvalho scores with a decent looking elbow strike. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Carvalho lands a couple of digs. Carvalho chips away with some ground and pound. Carvalho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mama works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Carvalho stands up over Mama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Carvalho landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Mama is rocked!#SUB# Carvalho drops back looking for a leg! Mama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mama manages to kick Carvalho off! Carvalho jumps back into Mama's guard. Mama is still in real trouble! Can Carvalho finish him? Carvalho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Carvalho passes easily into side control. Nice work. Carvalho passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mama! Carvalho landing strikes from the mount. Mama is looking to get to half guard. Carvalho postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caio Carvalho! Caio Carvalho retains his welterweight title! A very excited looking Caio Carvalho 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:
Outlaw 17 - Axelsen v Carvalho
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1# Mama stuns Silalahi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Silalahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Mama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2# Silalahi closes the distance and clinches. Mama 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. A body shot lands from Silalahi.
Mama blocks an uppercut.
Mama misses with an elbow strike.
Silalahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Silalahi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silalahi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Silalahi pushes Mama up against the cage in a clinch. Mama blocks a body shot from Silalahi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silalahi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Mama. Silalahi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Silalahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1##BC2# Silalahi manages to break the clinch.
Silalahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mama cracks Silalahi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Silalahi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2# Silalahi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Mama has closed the distance and engaged Silalahi in a clinch.
Mama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silalahi misses with a knee strike.
Silalahi is trying to maintain a safe position but Mama gets an underhook and turns Silalahi into the cage. Silalahi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Silalahi lands a shoulder strike. Silalahi is trying to break the clinch but Mama is controlling him. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mama. Silalahi is trying to force a seperation but Mama has the dominant position.#BC2# Silalahi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Silalahi is looking to clinch but Mama is avoiding it.
#CL# Mama pushes Silalahi up against the cage in a clinch. Silalahi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mama just stands there and leans against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Silalahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Silalahi fails to land. Silalahi working aggressively here.
Silalahi wants to get back to striking at distance but Mama won't allow it.
Silalahi avoids the elbow strike from Mama, against the cage.
Mama misses with a punch on the inside.
Mama wants to get back to striking at distance but Silalahi won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Silalahi fails to land. Silalahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Silalahi working aggressively here.
Silalahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3# Silalahi blocking some punches.
Silalahi misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2# Silalahi manages to break the clinch.
Silalahi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mama. Mama lands with an overhand left. Silalahi moves forwards but Mama connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Christian Silalahi has been cut. Mama cracks Silalahi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Silalahi is rocked! Silalahi tries to clinch and Mama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Silalahi is still on wobbly legs! Can Mama finish him? Mama finds Silalahi's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Silalahi flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mama lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Silalahi will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Mama! During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Mama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Outlaw 12 - Axelsen vs Abul
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1# Mama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Telsiks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mama somewhat. Mama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2# Mama clinches. Still in the clinch, Mama scores with a nice short uppercut. Mama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mama prevents a body shot from Telsiks. Telsiks misses with a short punch on the inside. Mama prevents a body shot from Telsiks. Telsiks working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Mama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Telsiks throws a head punch that misses. Mama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Telsiks blocks a body shot from Mama. A head punch on the inside from Mama fails to land. Mama blocking some punches.
Telsiks swings wildly with an uppercut but Mama uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mama. Mama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Telsiks. Telsiks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Telsiks misses with a punch on the inside.
Telsiks throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Telsiks manages to break the clinch.
Moe Telsiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mama misses with a leg kick #TD# and Telsiks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mama won't be happy with that. Mama is not content to let Telsiks control the position. Mama sneaks back into half guard.#T2# Mama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB# Telsiks is looking for submissions but instead, Mama has regained full guard.
#SUB2# Mama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Telsiks looking to sit in guard and control but Mama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Telsiks wants to hit a sweep here but Mama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Telsiks there! #SUB2# Telsiks tries to improve his position but Mama has taken his back! Mama has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Telsiks tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Mama pushes Telsiks away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joseph Mama! Joseph Mama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Outlaw 9 - 170 Round 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1# Cassidy throws a head kick but Mama moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a sloppy head kick #TD# and Mama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mama. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mama pushing down on Cassidy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Cassidy is defending against the submission attempts here by Mama.
Cassidy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cassidy trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mama uses his free foot to push down on Cassidy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cassidy. Mama with shots to the head and body - Cassidy looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1# Mama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cassidy wants to try and get back to his feet. Cassidy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mama 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. Mama trying to control but he's not successful this time. Mama landing strikes from the mount and Cassidy is in trouble! Cassidy is looking to improve his position but Mama isn't that keen on the idea. Cassidy keeps trying to improve his position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cassidy is looking to escape. #T2# The referee warns Cassidy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mama. Mama lands a big elbow. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mama with a couple of short strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cassidy can do anything to dispel that myth. Cassidy flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cassidy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mama avoids the attempt from Cassidy to control.#T3# A nice elbow there by Mama. Cassidy tries to lock up and control but Mama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mama is in the full mount, landing strikes. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mama looking to control but Cassidy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Mama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cassidy wants to control but Mama is having none of it. Mama lands a big elbow. #T4# Mama looking to finish Cassidy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cassidy! Mama landing strikes from the mount and Cassidy is in trouble! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cassidy?
Cassidy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mama working Cassidy over with strikes here. Mama avoids the attempt from Cassidy to control. Mama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cassidy is looking to escape. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mama dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Cassidy scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Mama has been cut.#TD# Mama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mama lands in his opponent's guard. Cassidy is looking to stand back up but Mama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cassidy. #REVB# Cassidy is looking for a sweep. Mama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Mama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cassidy wants to control but Mama is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Mama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Mama scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Mama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB# Mama is working for a kimura but Cassidy is defending it quite comfortably.
Cassidy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mama has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Mama with a couple of short strikes.#T2# Cassidy can't escape the position.
Mama controlling from the full mount. A nice elbow there by Mama. Cassidy tries to lock up and control but Mama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Mama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cassidy working to try and regain half guard.
#T3# Mama with a couple of short strikes. Mama lands a big elbow. Mama raining down shots from the mount! Cassidy tries to buck Mama off but he can't manage it. Mama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Mama landing strikes from the mount and Cassidy is in trouble! Mama working the ground and pound effectively.
Mama lands a heavy elbow. #T4# Mama working the ground and pound effectively.
Mama breaks from Cassidy's wrist control and lands an elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cassidy wants to control but Mama is having none of it.#SUB# Mama looking for a guillotine from mount but Cassidy is having none of it. Cassidy tries to hold on but Mama postures up. Cassidy can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Mama dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Joseph Mama'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. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Mama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cassidy to the mat! Cassidy manages to get full guard. Cassidy wants to get back to his feet but Mama is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Mama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB# Mama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cassidy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Mama trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cassidy working a defensive guard but Mama passes into half guard.
Mama moves nicely into side control. #T1# Mama scores with a couple of short elbows. Mama has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cassidy!#SUB# Mama looking for a guillotine from mount but Cassidy is having none of it. Mama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?#SUB# Mama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cassidy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cassidy! Cassidy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Mama has his feet on Cassidy's thighs here. He's pushed Cassidy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cassidy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Mama! |
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