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Event:
SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Messi scores with a spinning back kick!
Messi lands a high kick!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Nyambe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Messi looks winded!
Nyambe is trying to pull guard but Messi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Messi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Messi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi throws a head kick but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Messi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Messi has closed the distance and engaged Nyambe in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi wants to break free but Nyambe has control.
Messi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nyambe has him pressed against the cage.
Nyambe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Nyambe jumps guard.
Nyambe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Nyambe has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe is trying to keep Messi in close.
#SUB#
Messi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nyambe controlling the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nyambe has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up.
Messi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nyambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Nyambe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messi defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Messi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Messi tries to land a leg kick but Nyambe saw it coming and moves away.
Nyambe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Messi tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
#T3#
Nyambe defending well as Messi loads up on a big left hand.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Nyambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messi throws a right and a left that Nyambe avoids nicely.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nyambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nyambe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Messi.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Nyambe pushes him off.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Nyambe blocks the leg kick.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Cristiano Messi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messi misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Messi throws a body kick that misses.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyambe tries to counter by clinching up but Messi breaks away and moves out of range.
No joy there for Messi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Messi misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Nyambe counters by clinching up. #TD#
Nyambe pulls guard.
Nyambe pulls Messi in close to his closed guard and prevents Messi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Messi dominated that round.
That's time! Nyambe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi looks to clinch #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a single leg into guard. Messi didn't expect that.
Nyambe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nyambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nyambe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Messi's head.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Messi wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling the position.
Messi is trying to keep Nyambe in close.
Nyambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Nyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nyambe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nyambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Nyambe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nyambe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nyambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nyambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nyambe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Messi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Messi is looking for a triangle but Nyambe pushes his legs off easily.
Nyambe throwing strikes from guard but Messi blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Messi tries to clinch up
and Nyambe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messi thinking.
Messi swinging wildly here.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messi wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
Nyambe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Messi wants to clinch up but Nyambe keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyambe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Messi throws a wild body kick that Nyambe sees coming a mile off.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi misses with a low kick.
Nyambe moves out of range as Messi throws a body kick.
Messi throws a leg kick but Nyambe moved away.
Messi loads up on a big right hand but Nyambe slips the punch.
Nyambe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Messi.
Messi tries to clinch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe moves away from the strike by Messi. #T4#
Messi wants to slow Nyambe down by chopping away at his legs.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi throws a nice looking combination but Nyambe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nyambe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nyambe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Messi is looking to score with low kicks.
Messi tries to clinch but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Messi. Nyambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messi throws a low kick but Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyambe dodges the punch combination from Messi.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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 Kabelo Nyambe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Messi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messi moves to clinch but Nyambe breaks away
and Nyambe counters with a two punch combo.
Messi throws a series of punches but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Messi avoids it well and moves away.
Messi throws a leg kick but Nyambe moved away.
Nyambe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Messi sprawls and moves away.
Messi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Messi is quick to defend against it.
Messi tries to clinch up but Nyambe circles away and keeps his distance.
Nyambe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Messi.
Nyambe blocks a head kick by Messi.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Nyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Messi dodges it nicely.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Nyambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Messi defending well though.
Nyambe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nyambe lands a nice short elbow.
Nyambe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messi's head. #SUB#
Messi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nyambe.
Messi is looking for a sweep. Nyambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabelo Nyambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe 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.
Messi wants to control but Nyambe is keeping busy.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Messi dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Nyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Messi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nyambe is working for a kimura here but Messi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nyambe's guard.
#SUB#
Nyambe has his foot on Messi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Messi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Nyambe looking for a guillotine here but Messi defends easily.
#T3#
Nyambe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Messi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nyambe has a closed guard, preventing Messi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Messi closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Messi!
Nyambe throws an elbow but Messi slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nyambe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nyambe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Messi is avoiding damage well.
Messi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabelo Nyambe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nyambe 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SPFT #6
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Yelisey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nyambe sprawls well initially but Yelisey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nyambe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yelisey is nestled in close to Nyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelisey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nyambe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yelisey scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Yelisey lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Yelisey wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyambe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yelisey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yelisey scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Nyambe is rocked!
Yelisey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nyambe is still in real trouble! Can Yelisey finish him?
Yelisey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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. Yelisey connects with a nice short shot to Nyambe's temple.
Yelisey lands a big elbow - Nyambe is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Yelisey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perov Yelisey! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #9
Date: Dec 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nyambe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nyambe keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoshifumi Nagasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasa throws a head kick but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nyambe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagasa - the referee stops the clock and Nyambe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagasa. Nyambe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Nagasa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Nyambe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasa!
Nagasa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nagasa struggling a bit here.
Nyambe working the ground and pound but Nagasa is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nyambe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nagasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nyambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagasa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nyambe has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Nagasa regains half guard.
Nyambe 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.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nyambe thows a huge punch but Nagasa dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Nyambe is trying to work for a kimura but Nagasa is defending well.
Nagasa trying to control but Nyambe postures up.
Nagasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nyambe.
Nyambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nyambe slips a nice elbow through Nagasa's hands, connecting with Nagasa's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Nagasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagasa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nyambe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasa is just riding it out for now. Nyambe eventually gives up the hold.
Nyambe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nyambe wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nyambe seems to be working for a kimura but Nagasa defends the submission attempt.
Nagasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Nyambe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nagasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyambe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nyambe.
Nyambe cracks Nagasa with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back looking for a leg! Nagasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nagasa manages to kick Nyambe off! Nyambe jumps back into Nagasa's guard.
Nyambe works over Nagasa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Nagasa is looking for a triangle but Nyambe pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyambe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Nyambe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nagasa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyambe is working Nagasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nyambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nyambe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nagasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nagasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nagasa! #REVB#
Nagasa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nyambe is avoiding damage well.
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 Kabelo Nyambe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagasa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kabelo Nyambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nyambe.
Nagasa tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Nagasa avoids it well and moves away.
Nagasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasa throws a sloppy head kick and Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagasa throws a sloppy head kick and Nyambe moves out of range easily.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasa is quick to defend against it.
Nagasa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nyambe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Nagasa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nagasa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nyambe.
Nagasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagasa throws a series of punches but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nagasa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasa throws a head kick that misses.
Nyambe feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A head kick misses from Nagasa.
Nyambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nagasa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoshifumi Nagasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #CL#
and Nyambe counters by clinching up.
Nyambe is pressed up against the cage. Nagasa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nyambe down to the mat. Nyambe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #CL#
and Nyambe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nyambe avoiding damage as Nagasa throws knees to the body.
Nyambe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nagasa is defending well.
Nagasa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nyambe is defending well for now.#T3#
Nagasa has Nyambe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyambe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nyambe pulls Nagasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Nagasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nyambe trying to control the position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kabelo Nyambe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasa wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoshifumi Nagasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nagasa is looking to clinch but Nyambe is avoiding it.
Nyambe tries to counter with a takedown but Nagasa is quick to defend against it.
Nagasa throws a leg kick which misses Nyambe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nyambe tries to avoid it.
Nagasa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasa wants to clinch.
Nyambe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That kick from Nagasa tenderised Nyambe's leg. Nyambe is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasa misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nyambe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Nagasa connects with a high kick.
Nagasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyambe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Nagasa misses #TD#
and Nyambe counters with a shoot takedown. Nagasa fights it but they end up in guard.
Nyambe postures up in Nagasa's guard and throws a big left but Nagasa blocks it.
Nyambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Nagasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nyambe chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasa trying to control the position.
Nyambe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Nagasa has his foot on Nyambe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyambe works his way back into a safe position though.
Nyambe connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Nyambe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nagasa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nagasa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nagasa! #REVB#
Nyambe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasa's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyambe is pressing down on Nagasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nagasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Nyambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Nyambe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyambe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nyambe is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nagasa frees his head nicely. Oh but Nyambe has switched to an armbar! Nagasa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kabelo Nyambe!
After the fight, Kabelo Nyambe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Huang vs L i - Money #22
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyambe circles away.
Cartier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyambe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cartier throws out a powerful jab.
Cartier lands with a hook. Nyambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cartier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cartier looks to throw the jab but Nyambe is out of range.
Nyambe avoids the head kick by Cartier.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyambe has time to react.#T1#
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartier darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Cartier into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cartier throws an elbow but misses.
Cartier controlling the action here for a moment.
Nyambe dodges an elbow strike from Cartier.
Cartier lands an elbow that stopped Nyambe in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Cartier trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard and drags Cartier to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nyambe can't keep his opponent in guard - Cartier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Cartier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nyambe sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cartier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cartier trying to control from Nyambe's half guard. Nyambe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Nyambe keeps moving. #T3#
Cartier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nyambe keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Nyambe keeps moving. #SU#
Cartier stands up from Nyambe's guard - Cartier perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nyambe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartier lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Cartier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cartier clobbers Nyambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Nyambe tries to sprawl but Cartier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cartier trying to control from half guard but Nyambe is working away.
Nyambe wants to control but Cartier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nyambe looks winded!
Cartier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nyambe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cash Cartier dominated that 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.#R2#
Cartier tries to clinch there but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Cartier.
And Nyambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Cartier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nyambe slips under a jab.
Cartier connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Nyambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kabelo Nyambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nyambe ducks under a wild hook from Cartier.
Cartier fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyambe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartier lands a really nice looking cross but Nyambe seems unphased.
#CL#
Cartier moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Cartier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Nyambe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Nyambe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cartier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cartier has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cartier passes Nyambe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Cartier content to control rather than advance.
Cartier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nyambe keeps working. #SUB#
Cartier is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Cartier passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Cartier has hold of Nyambe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nyambe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Cartier looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cartier goes for an armbar but Nyambe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nyambe. #T3#
Cartier wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling the position.
Nyambe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nyambe throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nyambe throws a strike but Cartier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cartier advances to half guard. #SUB#
Cartier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nyambe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cartier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyambe can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Cartier is working for a kimura but Nyambe is defending it quite comfortably.
Nyambe is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartier is looking to advance position but Nyambe won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cartier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cash Cartier 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#
Cartier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nyambe circles away.
Nyambe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartier.
Cartier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cartier misses with a looping left.
Cartier lands with a kick to the temple. Nyambe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Cartier closes the distance and pushes Nyambe back into the cage.
Cartier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nyambe's defenses.
Cartier misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier throws a punch but it's blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartier.#TD#
Cartier has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nyambe uses from the top position. #T1##SUB2#
Nyambe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cartier dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Nyambe keeping full guard, as Cartier tries to pass.
Nyambe keeping moving, preventing Cartier from controlling successfully.
Nyambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Cartier gets to his feet - Nyambe follows without any prompting.
Cash Cartier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartier lands with a kick to the temple. Nyambe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cartier shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyambe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartier loads up on a big right hand but Nyambe slips the punch.
Nyambe feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Cartier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyambe is trying to defend but Cartier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Cartier stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nyambe to get to his feet.
Nyambe stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Cartier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartier shoots in and drives through. Nyambe sprawls well.
Nyambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Cartier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cartier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartier throws a jab but it's blocked by Nyambe.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cartier scores with a jab.
Cartier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nyambe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Cartier throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nyambe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cartier.
Nyambe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nyambe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cartier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe avoids it really well and circles away.
Cash Cartier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cash Cartier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cartier 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cash Cartier!
A relieved looking Cash Cartier 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:
Harlan vs Hogan - Money # 20
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Nyambe.
Pérez thuds a left hand into Nyambe's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Nyambe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pérez missing with a left hand there. Nyambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pérez with a jab.
Pérez with a hook.#ROC#Nyambe is rocked!
Pérez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nyambe misses with the combination.
Nyambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Pérez finish him?
Nyambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pérez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyambe.
Nyambe throws a push kick but Pérez slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Nyambe
and Pérez rattles Nyambe with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Nyambe tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Pérez dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Nyambe stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ariel Pérez!
Ariel Pérez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Munro lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nyambe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Munro dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Munro!
Scott Munro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Alvarez vs Daan - Money - #10
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe scores with a hook.
Nyambe lands a nice looking body shot.
Figure Dos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nyambe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Nyambe is rocked!
Nyambe blocks a jab.
Nyambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Figure Dos finish him?
Nyambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyambe seems to have recovered his senses.
Figure Dos swings for the body but Nyambe moves out of range.
Nyambe lands a nice hook to Figure Dos's body. Figure Dos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nyambe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Figure Dos.
Nyambe scores with a hook to the body. Figure Dos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nyambe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nyambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figure Dos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Figure Dos misses with a body shot.
Figure Dos throws a hook to the side of Nyambe's head but Nyambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyambe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Figure Dos.
Figure Dos avoids a kick to the body.
Nyambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Figure Dos punishes Nyambe's body with a nice straight punch.
Nyambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Figure Dos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Figure Dos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nyambe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stick Figure Dos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Figure Dos lands with a shot to the body.
Figure Dos misses with a body shot.
Figure Dos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Figure Dos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Figure Dos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nyambe.
Figure Dos lands a nice hook to Nyambe's body. Nyambe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Figure Dos cracks Nyambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Figure Dos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Figure Dos looks to land a combination but Nyambe avoids it well.
Figure Dos connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nyambe! He's out on his feet! Figure Dos rushes in and drops Nyambe with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stick Figure Dos! |
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Event:
Cosme vs Morpheus - Money #6
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Vet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vet shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Nyambe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nyambe throws a low kick but Vet avoids it.
Nyambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vet lands a high kick!
Nyambe misses with a body shot.
Vet fails with the takedown.
Vet has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nyambe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nyambe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nyambe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vet avoids it.
Nyambe lands with a nice body punch.
Vet throws the kick towards the body but Nyambe avoids it.
Nyambe is looking to counter the offense by Vet and move into the clinch.
Vet wants to clinch.
Nyambe 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.
Nyambe checks a low kick from Vet.#KD#
Nyambe lands a left and a right that sends Vet crashing to the canvas! Nyambe dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Vet is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Old Vet has been cut.#T1#
Vet tries to buck Nyambe off but he can't manage it.
Vet is still in real trouble! Can Nyambe finish him?#SU#
Nyambe is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Vet swings widly with a right hand
and Nyambe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kabelo Nyambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vet looks winded!
Nyambe misses with a head kick.
Nyambe throws a head kick but Vet moves out of range.
Kabelo Nyambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyambe knocks out Vet with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nyambe before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nyambe picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #4
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Nyambe cracks Estaben with an uppercut from hell and Estaben crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Nyambe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Estaben is rocked!#ES#
Estaben has his feet on Nyambe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oh Estaben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe throws a sloppy head kick and Estaben moves out of range easily.
Estaben seems to have got his legs back now.
Nyambe misses with a leg kick.
Estaben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Estaben slips a jab and a cross from Nyambe.
Nyambe tries to land a front kick but Estaben steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nyambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estaben misses with the combination.
Nyambe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Estaben stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nyambe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nyambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nyambe looks to land a body kick but Estaben moved away.
Nyambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Estaben throws a right and a left that Nyambe avoids nicely.
Estaben cracks Nyambe with a good jab.
Nyambe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A big left from Estaben misses.
Estaben finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Nyambe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Estaben falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabelo Nyambe!
Kabelo Nyambe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Collins vs Daxton - Money #1
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe walks into a left hand.
Nyambe loads up on a big right hand but Gore slips the punch.
Gore throws out a counter right but Nyambe avoids it with no problem.
Nyambe thuds a left hand into Gore's body.
A slow jab from Gore misses its intended target.
It looked like Nyambe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gore cracks Nyambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nyambe fails to land with a series of punches.
Nyambe takes a swing at Gore's ribcage but misses.
Gore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nyambe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Nyambe's shoulder, as Nyambe tries to avoid the shot.
Nyambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nyambe lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nyambe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gore.
Nyambe throwing a counter right hand but Gore manages to avoid it.
Nyambe just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gore! But no joy.
Nyambe throws a shot to the body.
Gore lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nyambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
Nyambe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nyambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyambe. Gore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nyambe with a body shot.
Gore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gore connects with a jab.#ROC2#Nyambe is rocked!
Nyambe tries to land a front kick but Gore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Nyambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyambe throws a sloppy head kick and Gore moves out of range easily.
Gore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nyambe seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Nyambe.
Nyambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gore manages to avoid it.
Nyambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gore moves away.
Nyambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gore throws out the jab.
Gore thuds his right hand into Nyambe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nyambe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nyambe swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gore to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nyambe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyambe.
Gore misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nyambe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nyambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nyambe is looking to wear down Gore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nyambe misses the shot to the body.
Gore misses with a body shot.
Gore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nyambe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nyambe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Gore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyambe attempts a counter takedown but Gore avoids it well and moves away.
Nyambe missing with a left hand there. Gore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gore is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nyambe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nyambe.
Nyambe takes a swing at Gore's ribcage but misses.
Nyambe blocks a jab.
Gore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Nyambe scores with a hook.
Gore lands with a right hand.
Nyambe misses with an uppercut.
Nyambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyambe throws out the jab.
BOOM! Gore lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nyambe. Nyambe tries to recover but Gore is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nyambe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horley Gore! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nyambe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyambe, which made it look bad.
Allen goes for a double leg but Nyambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nyambe continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard.
#ES2#
Nyambe pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Nyambe has his feet on Allen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyambe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Hayden Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nyambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Nyambe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A left and a right from Nyambe both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Nyambe has managed to clinch.
Allen tries for a takedown but Nyambe manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Nyambe has hold of one of Allen's legs. Allen is fighting the takedown attempt but Nyambe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Nyambe stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Allen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nyambe's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Nyambe pulls guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe jumps into guard, dragging Allen to the mat.
#ES2#
Nyambe pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.
Nyambe punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Nyambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe lands a takedown into guard.
#SU2#
Allen is working an open guard so Nyambe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nyambe looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Allen is rocked!
Nyambe scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nyambe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Nyambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Nyambe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nyambe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Nyambe has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nyambe successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Nyambe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Nyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Nyambe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Nyambe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nyambe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nyambe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen looks for a takedown but Nyambe sprawls well.
Allen shoots and misses
enabling Nyambe to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##CL2#
Nyambe darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Allen can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Nyambe pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Nyambe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Allen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Nyambe jumps into guard, dragging Allen to the mat.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nyambe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Nyambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nyambe connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Nyambe pulls guard successfully.
Allen wants to stand but Nyambe is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES2#
Nyambe has his feet on Allen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Nyambe has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Nyambe drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Nyambe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Nyambe throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Nyambe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nyambe.
Nyambe looks to land a combination. Allen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2#
Nyambe pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Nyambe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Allen uses from the top position. #ES2#
Nyambe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage. #TD2#
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Nyambe wriggles free and stands up.
Nyambe connects with a body shot that sends Allen's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Nyambe instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nyambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Nyambe decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
Nyambe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Nyambe drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4#
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Nyambe has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Nyambe stands up and waves to Allen to follow him.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Nyambe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nyambe clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nyambe scores with a three punch combo!
Allen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nyambe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nyambe throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nyambe pinned against the cage. Nyambe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nyambe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kabelo Nyambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Allen checks a low kick from Nyambe.
Allen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayden Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Nyambe gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage. #TD2#
Nyambe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allen can't fight it off and eventually Nyambe manages to take the fight to the floor. Allen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Allen is working an open guard so Nyambe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nyambe scores with a one two! Allen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nyambe lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Nyambe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nyambe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub 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!#ES2#
Nyambe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Allen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Nyambe is trying to trip Allen. He has hold of a leg but Allen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nyambe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Nyambe defends easily.
#SUB#
Allen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SU2#
Nyambe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kabelo Nyambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nyambe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nyambe stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
#TD2#
Nyambe successfully pulls guard.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Nyambe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nyambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Nyambe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
Nyambe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Nyambe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Nyambe has closed the distance and engaged Allen in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyambe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nyambe after a bit of a struggle.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nyambe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nyambe looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Nyambe counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Allen gets tackled into the cage by Nyambe. Nyambe maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nyambe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nyambe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Nyambe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Allen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Nyambe moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Nyambe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nyambe manages to end up in side control.
Allen tries to buck Nyambe off but Nyambe is having none of it.#SU2#
Nyambe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Allen to his feet.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Nyambe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Nyambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Nyambe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nyambe scores with a three punch combo!
Allen fails with the takedown
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Nyambe sprawls well.#CL2#
Nyambe moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Nyambe stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
#TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard.
#ES2#
Nyambe pushes Allen off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Nyambe closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.#TD2#
Nyambe jumps guard.
#SU#
Allen stands and steps away. Nyambe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nyambe as he avoids it easily.
Nyambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Nyambe.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyambe tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyambe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kabelo Nyambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Nyambe shows good takedown defense.
Nyambe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nyambe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nyambe duly obliges.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Nyambe counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Nyambe forces Allen back against the cage and clinches.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayden Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nyambe decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Nyambe scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nyambe lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Allen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nyambe and Allen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nyambe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kabelo Nyambe!
In his post fight interview, Kabelo Nyambe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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