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Event:
RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
Luokkamaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Luokkamaki throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Luokkamaki closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong is pushing Luokkamaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Armstrong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Luokkamaki misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Armstrong 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.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luokkamaki up against the cage.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Luokkamaki works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Luokkamaki has the dominant position.#T2#
Luokkamaki prevents a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong has Luokkamaki pushed against the cage.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luokkamaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Armstrong just leaning against Luokkamaki, taking a breather.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Armstrong pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Luokkamaki throws a head punch that misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Luokkamaki as the two fighters clinch.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jere Luokkamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Luokkamaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luokkamaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Luokkamaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Luokkamaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong defending well as Luokkamaki loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luokkamaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luokkamaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Luokkamaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Luokkamaki.
#CL2#
Luokkamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong is pushing Luokkamaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong gets through Luokkamaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong pushes Luokkamaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Luokkamaki. #T2#
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Luokkamaki controls his hands.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong is looking to wear down Luokkamaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Luokkamaki's body. Luokkamaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luokkamaki.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a two punch combo.
Armstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luokkamaki counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luokkamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Luokkamaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Armstrong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Armstrong slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luokkamaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Luokkamaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luokkamaki misses with a left hand
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Luokkamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Luokkamaki also avoids with ease.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Luokkamaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scott Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Luokkamaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong stalks Luokkamaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luokkamaki's face. Luokkamaki staggers backwards, shaken.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luokkamaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luokkamaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luokkamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki avoids them all with ease.
Luokkamaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Luokkamaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
Luokkamaki wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Luokkamaki counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong cracks Luokkamaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Luokkamaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luokkamaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Luokkamaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Luokkamaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luokkamaki.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Luokkamaki dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luokkamaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luokkamaki.
An attempted straight right counter from Armstrong misses the target.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luokkamaki.
Armstrong takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Luokkamaki finds it's target.
A low kick from Luokkamaki misses
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Luokkamaki lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luokkamaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki moves out of range.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Luokkamaki throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luokkamaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Luokkamaki.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luokkamaki moves away.
Luokkamaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Armstrong slips under a jab from Luokkamaki.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luokkamaki manages to avoid it.
Luokkamaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luokkamaki misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
Luokkamaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the body
letting Luokkamaki counter with a right hand.
Armstrong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luokkamaki.
Armstrong throws a big counter combination but Luokkamaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki avoids them all with ease.
Luokkamaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
and Luokkamaki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luokkamaki thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Armstrong slips a jab from Luokkamaki.#T4#
Luokkamaki clobbers Armstrong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong misses with a combination
letting Luokkamaki counter with a right hand.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Luokkamaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Luokkamaki has managed to clinch.
Armstrong looking to stall.
Luokkamaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Armstrong.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Armstrong!
After the big win, Scott Armstrong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AVALON and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RISE 161
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Armstrong tries to bum rush Hallows with a series of wild strikes but Hallows uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hallows lands an uppercut.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Hallows's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Armstrong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows. #T1#
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
Hallows keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong stalling against the cage.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Hallows pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallows. #CUT#That has opened up Scott Armstrong's cut even more.
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!
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Armstrong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hallows lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Scott Armstrong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Armstrong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Armstrong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong. #T3#
Hallows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Armstrong.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Armstrong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armstrong is trying to push Hallows away but Hallows has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Armstrong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hallows lands a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallows has him pressed against the cage.
Hallows lands with a right to the head. #CUT#Scott Armstrong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Hallows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Armstrong's efforts to push away.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
#T4#
Armstrong works on Hallows's body with a couple of short punches.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Armstrong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broady Hallows!
Our winner, Broady Hallows, 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:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Armstrong sizes up Yelisey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yelisey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yelisey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Armstrong.
Yelisey ducks right into an uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelisey.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yelisey at a distance.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yelisey throws a counter combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yelisey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yelisey moves away.
Yelisey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yelisey manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Yelisey avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yelisey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong jabs at Yelisey's body.
Armstrong jabs at Yelisey's body.
Armstrong cracks Yelisey with an open hand slap.
Armstrong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yelisey back to the cage. Armstrong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Armstrong clobbers Yelisey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Yelisey misses.
Armstrong is looking to wear down Yelisey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Armstrong scores with a hook.
Yelisey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yelisey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yelisey unleashes a big counter combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Scott Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong lands a slapping body shot.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Yelisey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong works Yelisey's body with a nice hook.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Armstrong. Beautiful body shot.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey avoids them all with ease.
Yelisey unleashes a big counter combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armstrong cracks Yelisey with a good jab.
Yelisey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey moves out of range.
Yelisey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yelisey throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Yelisey takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelisey.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yelisey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Armstrong, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelisey.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelisey! But no joy.
Yelisey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yelisey! But no joy.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Yelisey avoids it well.
Yelisey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Armstrong with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Armstrong scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yelisey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yelisey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Yelisey slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Yelisey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Armstrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yelisey under the eye.
Armstrong lands a jab-cross combination.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Scott Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong lands with a nice body punch.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Yelisey with a series of wild strikes but Yelisey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yelisey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Armstrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Yelisey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yelisey throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Yelisey ducks right into an uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yelisey on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yelisey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Yelisey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yelisey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Armstrong has got the better of the exchanges.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYelisey.
Jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yelisey.
Yelisey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yelisey on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Yelisey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yelisey can do to turn this around?
Armstrong digs a good hook to Yelisey's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yelisey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Yelisey ducks under and follows up with a left that Yelisey also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Yelisey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
#T3#
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Yelisey.
Armstrong connects with a jab.
Armstrong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Yelisey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey moves out of range.
Yelisey looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong feints a jab promting Yelisey to slip. Armstrong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yelisey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Yelisey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Armstrong scores with a one two! Yelisey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Yelisey misses.
Yelisey walks into a left hand.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Yelisey ducks under and follows up with a left that Yelisey also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Armstrong misses.
A nice side step and Yelisey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yelisey moves away.
Yelisey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Armstrong jabs at Yelisey's body.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Yelisey throws a counter combo.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Yelisey misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Yelisey is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Yelisey walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yelisey thinks about the counter body kick.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong cracks Yelisey with an open hand slap.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Yelisey moves out of range of the strikes.
Yelisey throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Armstrong.#T2#
Yelisey avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong thuds a left hand into Yelisey's body.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Yelisey avoids nicely.
Armstrong backing away here, and Yelisey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Yelisey throws out a counter right but Armstrong avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yelisey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Yelisey moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yelisey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armstrong scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Yelisey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yelisey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Armstrong takes a swing at Yelisey's ribcage but misses.
Yelisey is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yelisey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yelisey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Yelisey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Yelisey moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yelisey.
Yelisey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Yelisey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Yelisey avoids them all with ease.
Yelisey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Yelisey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Armstrong scores with a four punch combination!
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Yelisey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yelisey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Yelisey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Armstrong duly obliges.
Yelisey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perov Yelisey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Armstrong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Armstrong!
Scott Armstrong managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, AVALON, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Pugsley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pugsley wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.#T1#
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Pugsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Armstrong looking to control.
Pugsley tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
Pugsley trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pugsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pugsley throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugsley trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pugsley moves in looking to clinch but Armstrong pushes him off.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pugsley with the counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Pugsley slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pugsley moves away.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Armstrong lands a jab to the nose.
Pugsley moves to clinch but Armstrong breaks away
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Pugsley with a series of wild strikes but Pugsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Pugsley avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Pugsley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Pugsley to work.
#T4##TD2#
Pugsley pulls Armstrong into guard.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pugsley working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Pugsley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong stalling away here and it's allowed Pugsley to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Armstrong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Pugsley feints the counter takedown.
Pugsley moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Pugsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pugsley wants to clinch
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Pugsley tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Armstrong sprawls well. Armstrong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Pugsley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.#T1#
Pugsley shoots in looking for a takedown but Armstrong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pugsley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pugsley.
Armstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. Armstrong didn't expect that.
Armstrong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pugsley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so Pugsley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pugsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Pugsley wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Pugsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugsley.
Armstrong takes a swing at Pugsley's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pugsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Armstrong defends it well.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pugsley is defended easily by Armstrong.
Pugsley takes one on the button.#CL2#
Pugsley closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Pugsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Pugsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pugsley shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Armstrong lands a jab to Pugsley's midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.#T4#
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pugsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Pugsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Pugsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pugsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pugsley can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pugsley moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that second round.
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#
Armstrong misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a takedown into side control.
Armstrong prevents Pugsley from moving into mount.
Pugsley wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
Armstrong taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pugsley taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working to tighten his grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Pugsley is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Pugsley breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arthur Pugsley! |
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Event:
RISE 141
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Gore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong works over Gore's head and body with a nice combination.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Gore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gore.
Gore avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Gore throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Gore misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a two punch combo.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gore.
Gore cracks Armstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gore connects with a jab.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Gore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Gore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gore tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Gore.#T2#
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Gore moves out of range.
It looked like Gore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gore misses with a hook
and Armstrong counters with a one-two to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Gore avoids it well.
Scott Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Gore closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Armstrong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Armstrong tries to stall but Gore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Armstrong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gore eats them both and turns towards Armstrong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Gore avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Gore.
Gore takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong throws a counter combo.
Armstrong lands with a shot to the body.
Gore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gore.
Gore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A cross from Armstrong lands.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Gore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gore is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gore lunges at Armstrong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Armstrong's hand. #T4#
Armstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gore.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gore.
Armstrong is looking for the big counter here.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Gore's head but Gore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gore staying out of range there.
Gore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong works Gore's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Gore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gore throws a hook but Armstrong avoids it easily.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Gore moved out of range.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Gore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gore looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Armstrong throws a shot to the body.
Armstrong punishes Gore's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Armstrong.
Gore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gore circles away quickly and effectively.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Gore moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a swing at Gore's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gore rather than just go for the knockout.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Gore avoids nicely.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Gore.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Gore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gore.
Armstrong trying to strike off his back.
Gore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gore wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Gore is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore connects with a couple of short punches.
Gore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Gore slips an elbow through the middle.
Gore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Armstrong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gore wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Gore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gore is looking to stand up but Armstrong isn't so interested in that idea.
Gore 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.#ES#
Gore pushes Armstrong off and scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Armstrong does it's job there.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Gore moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gore is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Gore is controlling him.
Gore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Gore back against the cage.
Gore wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Armstrong on the inside.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Gore blocks it.
#BC2#
Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Armstrong scrambles back to his feet.
Gore lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Horley Gore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Armstrong connects with a looping right hand.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong blocks a jab.#CL#
Gore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gore misses with a body punch.
Gore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Armstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gore.
Gore prevents a body shot from Armstrong. #T1#
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
Gore goes for a takedown attempt but Armstrong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Gore misses.
Gore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gore to score with a decent uppercut.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
Armstrong jabs Gore right on the nose. Gore blinks but takes it well.
Armstrong throws a combination. Gore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Gore avoids it well. #T2#
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Gore's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gore dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a body shot that sends Gore's belly button to the back.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gore attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gore avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Gore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Gore saw that one coming.
Gore throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Gore with a series of wild strikes but Gore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gore tries to counter with a takedown but Armstrong is quick to defend against it.
Gore throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Gore.
Gore is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Gore avoids it well.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gore looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
Armstrong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gore. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gore walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gore.
Nice defenses there by Gore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Gore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Gore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Armstrong!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Armstrong made sure he mentioned AVALON, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Kape throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kape, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kape.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kape connects with an inside leg kick.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kape is just out of range.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kape has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kape has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kape.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Kape.
#T1#
Kape lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Kape throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kape.
Kape lands a body punch.
Armstrong working hard to break the clinch.
Kape lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kape tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Kape back against the cage.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Kape.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kape lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Armstrong.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Kape struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Kape lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Kape gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kape lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kape scores with a shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Kape goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
Kape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kape misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kape.
Kape scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kape.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kape pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kape. #ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!
A short uppercut from Kape.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kape working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kape lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Armstrong to his knees! Kape keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape! |
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Event:
RISE 113
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armstrong is refusing to be controlled, as Pugsley sits in half guard.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Pugsley is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it. #T1#
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Pugsley controlling the action here.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Pugsley has control of the leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pugsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Pugsley moves out of range.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Armstrong won't be happy with that.
Pugsley is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugsley working the ground and pound.
Armstrong tries to buck Pugsley off but Pugsley is having none of it.
Armstrong taking a bit of punishment here - Pugsley scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Pugsley is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Armstrong is trying to escape and Pugsley transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Armstrong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pugsley! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Pugsley! |
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Event:
RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Ceballos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ceballos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Pops Ceballos has been cut.
Ceballos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Ceballos clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ceballos misses with an elbow strike.
Ceballos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ceballos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ceballos.
Armstrong scores with a nice head shot.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage. #TD2#
Ceballos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Armstrong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ceballos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ceballos is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
Ceballos throwing strikes but missing.
Ceballos working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Ceballos pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ceballos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like Ceballos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
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. Ceballos connects with a nice short shot to Armstrong's temple.
Ceballos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ceballos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ceballos prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ceballos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Armstrong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Armstrong wants to improve his position but Ceballos is controlling well.
Armstrong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ceballos.
Armstrong is not content to let Ceballos control the position.
Ceballos stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
Ceballos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Ceballos landing with the ground and pound.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ceballos on the ground.
Ceballos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ceballos is looking to work some ground and pound but Armstrong has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ceballos trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ceballos takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Ceballos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ceballos.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Scott Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ceballos misses with a hook to the body
and Ceballos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Pops Ceballos's cut even more.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Ceballos avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ceballos. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to work over Ceballos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pops Ceballos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Ceballos rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ceballos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ceballos fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ceballos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong has Ceballos pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Armstrong to work.
#TD2#
Ceballos jumps guard.
#T1#
Ceballos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ceballos has wrist control.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Ceballos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ceballos trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ceballos stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ceballos working away.
Ceballos scoring with punches from side control.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong is not content to let Ceballos control the position. #T2#
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Ceballos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Armstrong!
Armstrong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is in a horrible position here. Ceballos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ceballos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ceballos with a couple of short strikes.
Ceballos controlling from mount.
Ceballos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Armstrong hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ceballos raining down shots from the mount!
Ceballos is landing with some decent strikes but Armstrong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Ceballos looking to control but Armstrong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ceballos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ceballos dominating with strikes here.
Armstrong wants to hold on but Ceballos pushes him away.
Armstrong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Armstrong trying to control here.
Ceballos working Armstrong over with strikes.
Ceballos is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ceballos lands a nice short elbow.
Ceballos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ceballos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armstrong has hold of Ceballos's hands but Ceballos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ceballos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Let's hope that Ceballos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Armstrong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Ceballos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Armstrong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Armstrong holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ceballos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ceballos slips a nice elbow through Armstrong's hands, connecting with Armstrong's forehead.
Ceballos trying to control the action but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Ceballos trying to control the pace.
Ceballos is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Ceballos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pops Ceballos's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ceballos tries to clinch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Ceballos throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong swings for the body but Ceballos moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ceballos! But no joy.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Ceballos moves out of range.
Ceballos closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ceballos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ceballos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ceballos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to break free but Ceballos pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ceballos pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Armstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Ceballos.
Ceballos keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong trying to move into half guard but instead Ceballos has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ceballos wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Ceballos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ceballos wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Ceballos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong has momentary wrist control but Ceballos slips an elbow through the middle.
Ceballos scoring with some ground and pound.
Ceballos stands up over Armstrong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ceballos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Ceballos from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ceballos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Ceballos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Ceballos is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Ceballos shakes it off.
Ceballos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
Scott Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pops Ceballos.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ceballos was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Ceballos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Armstrong tests Ceballos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Ceballos tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
It looked like Armstrong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ceballos.
Ceballos closes the distance but Armstrong moves to the side
and Armstrong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Ceballos's body. Ceballos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ceballos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ceballos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ceballos is looking to clinch.
Armstrong's corner calls for a 1-2. Armstrong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ceballos walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Armstrong! |
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Event:
RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong lands a jab to Hererra's midsection.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hererra fails with a takedown attempt.
Hererra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Hererra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hererra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hererra is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hererra is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold.
Hererra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working. #SUB#
Hererra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hererra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hererra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hererra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hererra. #SUB#
Hererra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Armstrong is just riding it out for now. Hererra eventually gives up the hold.
Hererra wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hererra is taking a breather. Armstrong 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.#SUB#
Hererra wants to work for an arm triangle but Armstrong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hererra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hererra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Hererra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hererra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well. #T4##SUB#
Hererra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Armstrong defend it? Hererra steps over the head and cranks it - Armstrong is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hererra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pacho Hererra!
Pacho Hererra decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Armstrong's head but Armstrong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Armstrong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bangin with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Armstrong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Armstrong moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin lands with a good body shot.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangin takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Armstrong's head back.
#T1#
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into range.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bangin defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Bizzy Bangin has been cut.
Bangin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Armstrong in his tracks.
Bangin takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Bangin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Bangin slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Armstrong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Bangin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bangin throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.#T3#
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Bangin throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Bangin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Armstrong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Armstrong.#ROC2#Bangin is rocked!
Bangin misses with a body shot
and Armstrong counters with a huge right that knocks Bangin out cold! Armstrong is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Armstrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Warrior gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warrior content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warrior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warrior has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Warrior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior misses the jab.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Warrior rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warrior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Warrior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warrior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong stops a takedown attempt from Warrior.
#TD2#
Warrior lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Warrior looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Warrior keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Warrior passes Armstrong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warrior trying to control the pace.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Armstrong won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warrior looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warrior prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Warrior is taking a breather. Armstrong 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.#SUB2#
Warrior is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warrior controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Warrior has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Warrior moves into full mount! Armstrong won't be happy about that!
Warrior lands a big shot there that rocks Armstrong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Warrior landing strikes from the mount and Armstrong is in trouble! #CUT2#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Warrior controlling from mount.
Warrior landing punches. #CUT2#Scott Armstrong's cut is getting worse.#T4##SUB2#
Warrior is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Armstrong is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Slavic FL37 Tres Santos-Bidden
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Abdul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Abdul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Abdul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Abdul's ribs.
Abdul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Abdul finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Abdul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Abdul clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong stalling.
#T1#
Abdul lands a right hand.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul slows down the pace here.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong has Abdul pushed against the cage.
Abdul fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Armstrong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Armstrong to the mat. Armstrong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdul lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong working a defensive guard but Abdul passes into half guard.
#T2#
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Abdul is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Abdul trying to pass the guard but Armstrong defending well.
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Abdul.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong has hold of Abdul's hands but Abdul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Abdul keeps him under control.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard but Abdul has passed into side control.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.
Abdul is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2#
Abdul is working to tighten his grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Abdul is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Abdul breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoosein Abdul!
In his post fight interview, Hoosein Abdul started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 34 Takeda - White
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Neko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Neko has managed to clinch.
Neko has a couple of punches blocked by Armstrong.
Neko has Armstrong pushed against the cage.
Neko is stalling here.
Neko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neko walks into a jab.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Armstrong has knocked Neko down with a huge combo! Armstrong steps away and waves a wobbly Neko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Neko is rocked!#T1#
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Neko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong gets in close and tags Neko with a short punch that almost sends Neko to the mat! Oh Neko is in big trouble! He turns his back on Armstrong, trying to create some distance but Armstrong rushes him, striking wildly and Neko goes down! The referee tackles Armstrong into the cage to end the fight! Armstrong is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Armstrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Armstrong drops Law with a beautiful combination! Law stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Armstrong is looking for the KO!#ROC#Law is rocked!
Law get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Law stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Armstrong runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Armstrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Guy staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Guy.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guy lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Guy counters with an outside leg kick.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guy. Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Guy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely. #T1#
Armstrong misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Guy manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guy's head backwards.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guy. Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and Guy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Armstrong misses with a right hand
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Guy thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Guy is looking to chop away at Armstrong's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Guy.
Guy scores with a leg kick.
Guy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Guy.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Guy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guy counters with a good low kick that Armstrong was not able to check.
Guy scores with a leg kick.
Guy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Guy is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
Guy thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong works Guy's body with a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick. #T3#
Armstrong throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guy throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Guy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Guy with a nice calf kick.
Armstrong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Armstrong misses
and Guy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Guy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Guy.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy tried to counter with a leg kick but Armstrong avoided it.
Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Guy scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Guy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Scott Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong with a hook.
Guy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homeless Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Armstrong throws a right hand that Guy ducks under and follows up with a left that Guy also avoids with ease.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Guy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Guy is looking to chop away at Armstrong's legs.
Armstrong lands a jab-cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Guy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
#T1#
Guy throws a leg kick but Armstrong moved away.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Homeless Guy is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong throws an off balance right hand
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Guy. That one must have hurt.
A low kick lands for Guy.
Guy lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.#T2#
Guy connects with an inside leg kick.
Armstrong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Guy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Armstrong!
You can see that Armstrong has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy controls the position from side control.
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Armstrong gets full guard.
Guy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Armstrong is trying to keep Guy in close.
#T3#
Guy passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Armstrong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Guy stalling.
Armstrong is positioning himself well to prevent Guy advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armstrong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guy is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Guy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Guy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Armstrong trying to control from the bottom.
Armstrong is controlling Guy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Let's hope that Armstrong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Homeless Guy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Guy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Guy counters with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Guy half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Guy.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guy.
Guy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Guy. #T1#
Guy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guy throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guy defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Armstrong backs away, Guy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Guy tries a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
Guy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armstrong takes a step back to recover.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body kick from Guy.
Armstrong misses with a left hand #CL#
and Guy counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Guy.
#BC2#
Armstrong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Guy.
Guy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guy connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guy.
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Guy defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Scott Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guy tries to land a leg kick but Armstrong saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Armstrong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guy. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
A clash of legs there as Armstrong blocks the low kick.
Guy throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guy.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Guy throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Guy with a nice calf kick.#T4#
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Guy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Guy counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Guy tenderised Armstrong's leg. Armstrong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Guy throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Guy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scott Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Guy counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homeless Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homeless Guy!
Our winner, Homeless Guy, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Tomovic throws a series of punches but Armstrong avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tomovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tomovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tomovic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tomovic! But no joy.
Tomovic slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Muamer Tomovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Tomovic both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Tomovic moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tomovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Armstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tomovic to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Tomovic throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Tomovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Tomovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tomovic rushes Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tomovic manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomovic is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Armstrong trying to keep a closed guard but Tomovic is proving a slippery customer.
Tomovic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tomovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tomovic controlling from the top position.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomovic on the ground.
Armstrong is looking to sweep but instead, Tomovic has passed into half guard.
Tomovic tries to pass to full mount but Armstrong defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Tomovic is trying for a kimura here. Armstrong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tomovic wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muamer Tomovic! |
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Event:
RISE 43: Maestre v Svyatogor
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Jaworski avoids nicely.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaworski.
As Jaworski looks to move away, Armstrong throws a big counter combo but Jaworski just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Jaworski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaworski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Jaworski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaworski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaworski.
Jaworski can't get the takedown.
Scott Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Jaworski.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Jaworski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Jaworski doesn't manage to clinch there - Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaworski fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamil Jaworski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaworski shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Jaworski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Armstrong as Jaworski shoots in.
Jaworski looks winded!
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaworski is defended easily by Armstrong.
Jaworski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Armstrong lunges at Jaworski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaworski's hand.
Jaworski shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Jaworski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Armstrong works over Jaworski's head and body with a nice combination.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaworski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaworski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jaworski misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaworski takes one on the button.
Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jaworski backs up against the cage.
#ROC#Jaworski is rocked!
Jaworski walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jaworski limp body while Armstrong jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Armstrong! |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong cracks Water with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Water avoids a punch combination nicely.
Water lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Scott Armstrong has been cut.
Water seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Water.
Water throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Water looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
A big left from Water misses.
Armstrong unleashes a big counter combination but Water bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Water lands with a right hand.
Water on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Water.
Armstrong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Water with a body shot.
Water closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Armstrong! Water dives in looking to finish! Armstrong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Water!
A relieved looking Hot Water thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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