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Event:
EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Herb shoots and misses
and Mies counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mies connects with a right hand. Herb shakes it off.
Mies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Herb gets tackled into the cage by Mies. Mies maintains the clinch.
Mies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mies is defending well.
Mies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herb takes a shot to the head.
Mies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ihme Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Mies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mies prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Mies on the inside. #ROC#Herb is rocked!#T1#
Mies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herb is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mies lands a big right hand that drops Herb! The killer instinct kicks in and Mies finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ihme Mies!
Ihme Mies tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 14: Dangerfield vs Riak
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Herb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Enwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Enwah is defending against the submission attempts here by Herb.
Enwah misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Enwah is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking to advance position but Enwah won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Herb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Herb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Enwah wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Herb manages to pass to side control.
Herb wants to free his trapped foot but Enwah is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Herb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Enwah is doing well to control the position and prevent Herb from advancing to side control.
Herb tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Enwah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enwah has his hands clasped together around Herb's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Enwah is looking to control Herb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Enwah avoid being mounted?
Enwah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Enwah tries to get to full guard but Herb has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Enwah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Herb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enwah is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Herb will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Herb is looking to reverse the position.
Herb is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Enwah tries for a kimura but Herb is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes there by Enwah.
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 Dean Herb will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Enwah gets a double leg takedown into Herb's guard.
Herb kicks Enwah off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Enwah instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enwah pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Enwah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Enwah gets control of Herb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Enwah will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Herb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Enwah looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Enwah looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Enwah! #REVB#
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!
Herb is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Enwah has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Herb is being controlled here.
Enwah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herb keeps working.
Enwah content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Enwah moves into full mount!
Herb is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You get the feeling that Herb really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Enwah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Enwah can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.
Herb tries to hold on but Enwah postures up.
Herb is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Herb is trying desperately to improve position.
Enwah controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Enwah throwing strikes here but Herb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Herb's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herb regains half guard.#ES#
Herb manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Enwah keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##BC2#
Enwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enwah trying to control the pace.
Herb wants to get back to full guard but Enwah has mounted him!
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Herb avoids a series of strikes thrown by Enwah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Enwah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisp Enwah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Enwah changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Herb tries to improve position but can't.
Enwah looking to control but instead Herb has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Enwah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Enwah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Enwah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb is trying to stand.
#T1#
Enwah controlling the action here.
Herb tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Herb looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krisp Enwah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Enwah controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Herb enables Enwah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herb manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Herb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Enwah defends it easily.
Enwah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herb is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enwah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Enwah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herb's guard. #T3#
Herb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Herb is trying to get back to full guard.
Enwah wants to stand up but Herb has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Enwah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herb manages to get to full guard.
Enwah trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herb's guard.
Enwah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enwah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herb keeping full guard, as Enwah tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herb.
A clash of legs there as Herb blocks the low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Enwah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enwah controlling the action here.#SUB#
Herb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Enwah pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krisp Enwah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enwah 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krisp Enwah! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN7: WW GP
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Herb has his takedown stuffed
and Khamag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herb with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Herb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Herb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khamag's guard.
Khamag really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herb stops Khamag from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamag is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Herb is standing up over Khamag. Khamag looks to escape but Herb dives into side control.
#T1#
Khamag is trying to buck Herb off.
Khamag is looking to get back to his feet here but Herb is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khamag's back.#SUB#
Khamag won't enjoy being in this position. Herb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Khamag is tapping - it's over boys! Herb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Herb! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Manfla moves into the clinch.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla avoiding damage.
Manfla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Manfla seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#TD#
Manfla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Herb regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Herb manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Manfla on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Manfla.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herb can't get the takedown.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Herb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfla is struggling to control the position.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Manfla scores with a shoulder strike.
Herb looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfla prevents the takedown attempt.
Herb looking for a takedown.
Manfla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herb tries for a takedown but Manfla manages to get underhooks.
Manfla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manfla looking to throw knees to the head but Herb is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Manfla.
Manfla misses with a knee to the head.
Herb tries for a takedown. No joy.
Manfla stalling.
Manfla gets through Herb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manfla.
Manfla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manfla slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfla pushes Herb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Manfla lands with a left to the head.
Manfla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herb.
Herb tries to score a body lock takedown but Manfla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manfla is pushing Herb up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Manfla to work.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Manfla.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Manfla.
Manfla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Manfla closes the distance and clinches.
Manfla is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfla. #T4#
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Manfla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manfla prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Manfla.
Manfla stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Manfla has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Herb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Herb's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Manfla is persistently looking for the submission but Herb is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manfla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Manfla 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#
Herb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herb shoots in for a double leg but Manfla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manfla pinned against the cage. Manfla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joao Manfla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Manfla throws a series of punches but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side.
Manfla is looking to counter the offense by Herb and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manfla's waist but Manfla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herb off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfla lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Herb has Manfla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manfla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manfla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manfla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Herb shoots for a double leg takedown but Manfla sprawls well. He's pushed Herb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Herb shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manfla is trying to defend but Herb finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herb stops Manfla from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
Herb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manfla keeps working.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Herb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Manfla tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Herb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Herb! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Blaydes clinches.
Blaydes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blaydes presses Herb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaydes throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herb is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Herb kicks off Blaydes and gets to his feet. #TD#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herb sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Blaydes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Herb sprawls well initially but Blaydes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Herb throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Herb wants to improve his position but Blaydes is controlling well.
Blaydes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Blaydes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blaydes looking to control but Herb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Herb regains half guard.
Blaydes lands with a punch from half guard.
Blaydes stalling away here and it's allowed Herb to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Herb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Herb throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Herb keeps moving.
Blaydes 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.
Herb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaydes wants to get up but he can't break Herb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Herb is striking from the bottom but Blaydes uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Herb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blaydes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blaydes.
Herb throws Blaydes to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Herb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Herb stands up and beckons Blaydes to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Herb decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herb trying to mount his opponent but Blaydes defends it.
Blaydes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Herb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blaydes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SU2#
Herb stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Herb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Blaydes gets a takedown into half guard.
Herb kicks Blaydes off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Blaydes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herb tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blaydes is in Herb's guard.
Herb kicks Blaydes off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaydes throws a head kick but Herb moves out of range.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Herb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Herb closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Blaydes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Herb is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Blaydes is trying to escape and Herb transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Blaydes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Herb! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Herb! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
TheMan shoots in and bounces Herb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herb wants to stand and escape but TheMan is having none of it.
Herb trying to keep a closed guard but TheMan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Herb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Herb holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheMan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheMan wants to stand and escape but instead Herb has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Herb stands and throws TheMan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herb staying calm.#SUB#
Herb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TheMan has escaped the position, nice work there.
TheMan is letting Herb control him for a moment. #T2#
An elbow from Herb crashes against the mat.
Herb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but TheMan is avoiding damage well.
TheMan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Herb trying to control the position but TheMan is working away. #SUB#
Herb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, TheMan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Herb trying to control the action but TheMan is working from the bottom. #T3#
TheMan is looking to regain half guard here but Herb keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Herb scoring with punches from side control.
Herb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Herb working the ground and pound but TheMan is defending the strikes. #T4#
Herb has control of an arm but TheMan manages to advance to Herb's back!
TheMan tries to get the hooks in deep but Herb pushed the leg off.
Herb manages to reverse the position and now he's in TheMan's guard. Nice work there by Herb.
#SU#
Herb gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TheMan moves away from the strike by Herb.
TheMan dives in and grabs Herb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herb pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
TheMan tries to clinch but Herb is having none of it.
Herb throws a series of punches but TheMan moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
TheMan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herb.
Herb pulls TheMan in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Herb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
TheMan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Herb tries to roll over but TheMan keeps him under control.#ES#
Herb makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Herb tries to clinch but TheMan is having none of it.
TheMan dives in and grabs Herb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herb pushes down on TheMan's head and hops out.
Herb is looking to counter the offense by TheMan and move into the clinch.
Herb is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
TheMan has managed to clinch.
Herb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
TheMan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Herb to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
TheMan jumps guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheMan managing to control the position.
Herb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Herb throws a big right hand that misses.
TheMan wants to stand and escape but Herb is having none of it.
Herb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herb loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Herb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dean Herb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herb content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herb slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
TheMan is breathing heavily.
TheMan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Herb stands up and beckons TheMan to his feet. #TD#
Herb throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. TheMan was covering up waiting for the punch and Herb finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TheMan is looking to stand back up but Herb counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by TheMan. #T3##REVB##SUB#
Herb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Herb is looking to take a break and control but TheMan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
TheMan is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Herb has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! TheMan is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dean Herb! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Herb throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Svensson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dean Herb has been cut.
Herb looking to slow down the pace here.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson landing knees to the head.
Svensson scores a nice knee to the body.
Svensson lands a knee to the head.
Svensson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herb's face.
Svensson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Herb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Herb fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Svensson blocks the elbow strike.
Svensson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Svensson landing knees to the body.
Herb is breathing heavily.
Svensson gets underhooks to prevent Herb's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Svensson has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Herb - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Svensson, and another! Herb is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joseph Svensson!
Joseph Svensson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaad moves in looking to clinch but Herb pushes him off.
Herb tries to counter with a clinch but Salaad shakes him off and moves away.
Salaad tries to clinch there but Herb circles away.
Salaad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salaad stuns Herb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Salaad.
Salaad misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Herb counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herb.
Herb is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Herb gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Salaad is wriggling around but Herb manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Salaad is trying to stand back up but Herb is controlling him
Salaad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Herb seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Salaad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dean Herb! |
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