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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Northrop with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Northrop.
Bilesdon tries to land a front kick but Northrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Northrop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Northrop jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Northrop swings for the body but Bilesdon moves out of range.
Bilesdon tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
Bilesdon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Northrop throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Bilesdon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Northrop.
Bilesdon avoids the head kick by Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Northrop to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Northrop's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Northrop circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Bilesdon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilesdon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Bilesdon from controlling successfully.
Bilesdon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bilesdon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bilesdon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilesdon tries to free his leg and advance position but Northrop is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Northrop throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Omnicron Bilesdon has been cut.
Northrop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Northrop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Northrop lands a big head kick that sends Bilesdon tumbling to the mat! Northrop takes a step backwards and waves Bilesdon back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bilesdon is rocked!#T3#
Bilesdon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Northrop. That one must have hurt.
Bilesdon is still on wobbly legs! Can Northrop finish him?
Bilesdon looks winded!
Northrop thumps Bilesdon with a low kick.
Are you kidding me?! Northrop ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bilesdon clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
A relieved looking Russell Northrop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Bilesdon clinches with his opponent.
Bilesdon tries to pull guard but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Bilesdon is trying to pull guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Fujimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
A punch combination from Fujimoto misses.
Fujimoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters circling - Fujimoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fujimoto won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Bilesdon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES#
Fujimoto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bilesdon.
#CL2#
Bilesdon darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.#BC#
Fujimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Bilesdon slips the punch.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown but Fujimoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It appears Fujimoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fujimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Bilesdon has Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bilesdon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto tries to kick Bilesdon off but Bilesdon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bilesdon passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Bilesdon misses with a head shot.
Bilesdon scoring with strikes but Fujimoto is staying in there.
Bilesdon content just to control the position here.
Bilesdon throws some wild stikes that Fujimoto manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Bilesdon thowing shots but they're missing.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon working Fujimoto over with strikes here.
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnicron Bilesdon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Bilesdon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fujimoto on his heels. He'll look to pass Fujimoto's guard now, I'm sure.
Fujimoto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bilesdon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilesdon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bilesdon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Bilesdon clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bilesdon.
Fujimoto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.
Fujimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Bilesdon counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bilesdon in side control, throwing shots but Fujimoto defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Omnicron Bilesdon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bilesdon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bilesdon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fujimoto is pushing Bilesdon's head away, looking to escape. Bilesdon manages to hold on to the position though.
Bilesdon moves into full mount!
Bilesdon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fujimoto because Bilesdon loaded up on that one.
Bilesdon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bilesdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bilesdon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilesdon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Bilesdon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fujimoto manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnicron Bilesdon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bilesdon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.#KD2#
Bilesdon lands a left and a right that send Fujimoto crashing to the mat, dazed. Bilesdon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Bilesdon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fujimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Bilesdon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fujimoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bilesdon dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR##SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fujimoto to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bilesdon shoots in looking for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bilesdon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Bilesdon closes the distance and clinches.
Fujimoto has had enough of the clinch but Bilesdon keeps him there for the moment.
Bilesdon keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bilesdon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bilesdon has Fujimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Fujimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujimoto is trying to break the clinch but Bilesdon is controlling him.
Fujimoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bilesdon has him pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bilesdon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fujimoto uses from the top position.
Bilesdon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujimoto's guard. #REVB##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilesdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bilesdon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Bilesdon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Bilesdon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Bilesdon throws a head kick that Fujimoto semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Bilesdon rushes Fujimoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Bilesdon manages to pull guard.
Fujimoto is fighting to break Bilesdon's control of his arms but Bilesdon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilesdon is on top in guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Bilesdon stands and steps away. Fujimoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bilesdon.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bilesdon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fujimoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omnicron Bilesdon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bilesdon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omnicron Bilesdon!
A relieved looking Omnicron Bilesdon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Bilesdon fails with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bilesdon gets a double leg takedown into Cartwright's guard.
Bilesdon trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bilesdon trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright managing to control the position. #T1#
Bilesdon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cartwright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bilesdon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Bilesdon rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bilesdon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bilesdon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land. #BC#
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Bilesdon shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
Cartwright waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bilesdon.
Some wild striking there from Bilesdon.
Cartwright throwing a counter right hand but Bilesdon manages to avoid it.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Bilesdon shoots and misses
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
Bilesdon looks winded!#T3#
Bilesdon dives in for a single leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright throws a big counter combination but Bilesdon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bilesdon rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright trying to control the position but instead, Bilesdon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cartwright into the cage.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bilesdon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Bilesdon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bilesdon blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Bilesdon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cartwright.
Bilesdon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Bilesdon.
Bilesdon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bilesdon has time to react.#CL2#
Bilesdon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Bilesdon jumps guard and drags Cartwright to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Bilesdon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilesdon is retaining full guard.
Bilesdon is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Bilesdon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Cartwright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Bilesdon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Bilesdon ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a hook. Bilesdon ducked under it nicely.
Bilesdon shoots in but Cartwright avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Bilesdon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Omnicron Bilesdon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bilesdon tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Conrad Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bilesdon checks it well.
Bilesdon unleashes a big counter combination but Cartwright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bilesdon with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Cartwright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bilesdon! Cartwright lets Bilesdon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilesdon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cartwright swivels and escapes.#T1#
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bilesdon throws a counter combo.
Bilesdon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cartwright counters with a big right hand! Oh Bilesdon is in trouble here! Cartwright follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conrad Cartwright!
A victorious Conrad Cartwright thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Bilesdon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Bacia's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bilesdon tries to clinch up but Bacia circles away and keeps his distance.
Bacia thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bacia as he jumps to the side.
Bilesdon misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Bilesdon drives through with a takedown into Bacia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bilesdon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bacia has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon trying to control but Bacia is working from the bottom.
Bacia wants to get back to his feet but Bilesdon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bacia 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.#T1#
Bilesdon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilesdon wants to control from the top but Bacia keeps moving.
Bacia has his hands on Bilesdon's head, controlling the position.
Bilesdon pushing down on Bacia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bilesdon trying to control the pace.
Bilesdon tries to pass to full mount but Bacia defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bacia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bacia is working hard here to advance position.
Bilesdon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bacia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bilesdon.
#TD2#
Bilesdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bilesdon postures up in Bacia's guard and throws a big left but Bacia blocks it. #T3#
Bacia looking to control.
Bacia keeping full guard, as Bilesdon tries to pass.
Bacia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bilesdon on the ground.
Bilesdon is looking to stand up but Bacia won't let him. #SU2#
Bilesdon stands up and waves to Bacia to follow him.
Bacia throws a looping overhand right but Bilesdon ducks down to avoid it.
Bilesdon feints the counter takedown.
Bilesdon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bacia to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bacia darts in and clinches Bilesdon up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land. #T4#
Bacia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bilesdon.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land.
Bilesdon wants to break free but Bacia has control.
Nice body punch from Bacia - that landed with a thud.
Bilesdon is looking for a takedown.
Bilesdon is trying to pull guard but Bacia has him pressed against the cage.
Mabuz Bacia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omnicron Bilesdon.
Bilesdon blocking some punches.
Bilesdon trying to control the position but instead, Bacia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bilesdon into the cage.
Bacia can't find room to land a body shot as Bilesdon controls the action.
Bacia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Bacia to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bacia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacia swings wildly with an uppercut but Bilesdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bilesdon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bacia.
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 Mabuz Bacia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Bacia lands a left and a right that send Bilesdon crashing to the mat, dazed. Bacia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Bilesdon is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Omnicron Bilesdon has been cut.
Bilesdon leaves his chin hanging out and Bacia seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bilesdon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mabuz Bacia!
An out of breath Mabuz Bacia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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