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Event:
TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge shoots in but Jeffries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeffries changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Southridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jeffries is looking to improve his position.
Southridge trying to control from half guard but Jeffries is working away.
Southridge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries manages to get to full guard.
Jeffries is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Jeffries has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Southridge has passed into side control.
Jeffries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Southridge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Southridge decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jeffries to his feet.
Southridge plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeffries. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jeffries gets tackled into the cage by Southridge. Southridge maintains the clinch.
Jeffries is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Southridge is trying to trip Jeffries. He has hold of a leg but Jeffries is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Southridge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
Jeffries keeping moving, preventing Southridge from controlling successfully.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Southridge stands up from Jeffries's guard - Southridge perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southridge is defended easily by Jeffries.
A big right from Jeffries misses.
The fighters circling - Southridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeffries throws a body punch but Southridge moves out of range.
We've been told by Southridge's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Southridge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jeffries takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Jeffries misses with a hook.
Jeffries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southridge manages to avoid it.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jeffries under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jeffries is defended easily by Southridge.
Jeffries throws a lazy right hand but Southridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jeffries lands an overhand right.#T4#
Southridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Jeffries counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jeffries throws a strike but Southridge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Southridge sitting in guard here, content to control.
Southridge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jeffries is keeping the position for now.
Southridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Southridge is looking to pass into half guard but Jeffries pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jeffries is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Southridge is keeping the position for now.
Southridge wants to hit a sweep here but Jeffries passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Southridge there!
Jeffries can't control as he wanted to and Southridge manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T5#
Jeffries winds up and cracks Southridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jeffries working over Southridge with some ground and pound. Southridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Southridge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Southridge pulls Jeffries in close to his closed guard and prevents Jeffries from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jeffries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jeffries is in close to Southridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T6#
Jeffries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Southridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jeffries trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Southridge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jeffries stops Southridge from standing up.
Jeffries forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jeffries lands a nice short elbow.
Southridge is looking to control Jeffries's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southridge avoid being mounted?#T7#
Jeffries stalling.
Southridge is concentrating on defense, preventing Jeffries from advancing position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Southridge.
Jeffries with a jab.
Jeffries stuffs the takedown attempt from Southridge. Southridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Jeffries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T8#
Jeffries lands a lovely overhand right.
Jeffries lands a nice shot that snaps Southridge's head back.
#TD#
Southridge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jeffries to the ground. Southridge is now in Jeffries's guard.
Jeffries trying to control the position.
Jeffries keeping full guard, as Southridge tries to pass.
Southridge working some strikes from top position.
Southridge stopping the sweep attempt from Jeffries.
Southridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Southridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeffries is trying to control the position but Southridge postures up. #T9#
Jeffries is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Southridge trying to control here.
Jeffries wants to pass to mount but Southridge is defending the position.
Jeffries is nestled in close to Southridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jeffries sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Southridge defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bray Jeffries dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Southridge shoots in for a double leg but Jeffries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bray Jeffries seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Southridge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeffries leaves Southridge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeffries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Southridge's hands.
Jeffries connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Jeffries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Southridge jabs Jeffries to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jeffries's coach down at Ragnarok\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeffries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jeffries missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Southridge slips under a jab from Jeffries.
Southridge blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Jeffries tries to counter it with a takedown but Southridge pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southridge tries to clinch up
and Jeffries counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries misses the jab.
Jeffries swings for the body but Southridge moves out of range.
Jeffries throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Jeffries throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Southridge throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Jeffries counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southridge! #T2#
Southridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Southridge controlling the position for now.
Jeffries is looking to take a break and control but Southridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jeffries is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Southridge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jeffries thows an elbow strike that misses. Southridge gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Jeffries doesn't seem too bothered but Southridge quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Jeffries is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Jeffries really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Greg Southridge!
An out of breath Greg Southridge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TOF 79
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Tate throws a right and a left that Southridge avoids nicely.
Tate ducks under a wild hook from Southridge.
Tate misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Southridge misses its target.
Tate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Southridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southridge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate.#CL#
Southridge has closed the distance and engaged Tate in a clinch.
#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Tate swinging wildly here.
Melvin Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Southridge tries to clinch up but Tate circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tate! But no joy.
Melvin Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Southridge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tate dodges the ground and pound from Southridge.
Tate tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Southridge has hold of Tate's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tate manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Southridge working the ground and pound effectively.
#SU#
Southridge stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge moves out of range. #T2#
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Southridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Southridge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tate's guard.
Southridge thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Southridge controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southridge works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Southridge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Southridge 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.#T3#
Southridge landing strikes from the mount.
Southridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Southridge with a couple of short strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Southridge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southridge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4##SUB#
Southridge is working for a guillotine from mount but Tate frees his head quite easily.
Southridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Southridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SU#
Southridge stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate loads up on a big right hand but Southridge slips the punch.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Tate does no damage. #TD#
Southridge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tate sprawls well initially but Southridge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Southridge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Southridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Southridge content to control rather than advance. #T6##ES2#
Tate pushes Southridge off and gets back to his feet.
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Southridge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Southridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Southridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Southridge pushing down on Tate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Southridge moves into full mount! Tate won't be happy about that! #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Southridge scoring with strikes but Tate is staying in there.
Southridge scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Southridge landing strikes from the mount and Tate is in trouble! #SU#
Southridge gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Southridge. #T9#
Southridge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate.
Tate looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well. #TD#
Southridge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tate's guard.
Southridge pushes down on Tate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Southridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Southridge dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Southridge darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tate swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Southridge counters with a three punch combo that has Tate backing up. Tate nods at Southridge to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Jab, jab by Tate - just one landing.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Tate.
Tate just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSouthridge.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Tate.
Southridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Greg Southridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southridge dodges the punch combination from Tate.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch but Tate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Tate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt - Tate sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tate throws a right and a left that Southridge avoids nicely.
Southridge looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Southridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Southridge darts in and clinches Tate up against the cage.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southridge has him pressed against the cage.
Tate wants to break free but Southridge has control.
Tate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Southridge has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southridge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tate can do to turn this around?
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
As Tate tries to get set, Southridge tries to push him back and clinch up but Tate manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Tate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge dodges the punch combination from Tate.
Tate throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Southridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tate is breathing heavily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tate enables Southridge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tate manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greg Southridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southridge stays in close to Tate's body and controls the position.
Southridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southridge slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Southridge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Southridge is taking a breather. Tate says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nice strikes from Southridge there.
Southridge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Further stalling from Southridge.
Southridge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though. #T5#
Southridge controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Southridge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Tate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Southridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Tate does no damage.
It looked like Southridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Southridge goes for a double leg but Tate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tate continues to drive forward.#TD#
Southridge lands a takedown into guard.
Southridge is stalling in the full guard.
Southridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Southridge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Southridge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Southridge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Tate is working an open guard so Southridge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T7##TD#
Tate tries to sprawl but Southridge drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Southridge decides to stand up. #TD#
Southridge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tate to the mat! Tate manages to get full guard.
Tate is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Southridge dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Southridge has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tate.
Southridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge moves out of range.
Tate throws a right hand that Southridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Southridge also avoids with ease.#T8#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southridge can pounce on him.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tate avoids it really well and circles away.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Southridge shoots for a double leg takedown but Tate sprawls well. He's pushed Southridge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Southridge explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tate throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Southridge closes the distance and pushes Tate back into the cage.
Southridge lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Melvin Tate has been cut.
Southridge has Tate pressed against the cage, preventing Tate from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T9#
Southridge stalls. #BC2#
Tate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tate tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Southridge pushes Tate up against the cage in a clinch.
Tate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southridge has Tate pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tate manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Southridge goes for a takedown attempt but Tate pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tate throws a lazy right hand but Southridge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Southridge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Greg Southridge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Melvin Tate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Southridge dives in and scores a takedown into Tate's guard.#SU#
Southridge gets to his feet - Tate follows without any prompting.
Tate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tate wants it to stay on the feet.
Tate misses with a two punch combination.
Tate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Southridge instigates a clinch.
Southridge scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Southridge is defended easily by Tate.
Southridge looks for a takedown but Tate sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Southridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Southridge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tate as he jumps to the side.
Tate throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
so Southridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Southridge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tate is looking to stand back up but Southridge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tate.
Tate tries to kick Southridge off in order to stand up. Southridge Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Southridge controlling from side mount.
Southridge lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Southridge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Southridge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Southridge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Southridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working. #T3#
Tate taking punishment in the form of punches.
Southridge controls the position from side control.
Tate managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Southridge.
Southridge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tate sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Southridge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Southridge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tate wants to get back to his feet but Southridge drags him back down.#T5#
Southridge controlling the position. #SUB#
Southridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Tate is defending well.
Southridge lands a few punches from side control.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Southridge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tate down.
Tate is trying to buck Southridge off.
Southridge takes a little break here. Tate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Southridge moves into full mount!
Tate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T7#
Southridge tries to control but Tate wriggling away. #SU#
Southridge get's back to his feet.
Tate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Southridge gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Southridge as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Southridge breaks the clinch.
Tate throws a series of punches but Southridge avoids them all with ease.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tate circles away.
Tate swats away the attempt to clinch by Southridge.#T8#
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Southridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Southridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melvin Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southridge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Tate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southridge shoots in but Tate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Southridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southridge's head.
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Tate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge slips nicely into half guard.
Southridge prevents Tate from standing back up.
#T9#
Well, if Southridge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Southridge trying to control the action but Tate is working from the bottom.
Southridge thows a huge punch but Tate dodges it nicely.
Melvin Tate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Southridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Southridge passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Southridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Southridge, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Southridge!
After winning the bout, Greg Southridge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 72
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Burlaka throws a big counter combination but Southridge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Burlaka as Southridge shoots in.
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Burlaka.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Burlaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denis Burlaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
The crowd cheers as Burlaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Southridge doesn't seem phased though.
Burlaka throws a looping overhand right but Southridge ducks down to avoid it.
Denis Burlaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burlaka misses with the combination.
Burlaka misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Southridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burlaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Southridge.
Burlaka misses with an uppercut. Southridge saw that one coming.
Burlaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Burlaka misses with a looping right.
Southridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Burlaka.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1-2. Burlaka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Burlaka counters with a three punch combo that has Southridge backing up. Southridge nods at Burlaka to acknowledge the strikes.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Burlaka.
Southridge wants to counter with a clinch but Burlaka pushes him away.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Denis Burlaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burlaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Burlaka keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Southridge closes the distance and clinches.
Southridge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burlaka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southridge slowing the pace effectively.
Southridge has Burlaka pressed against the cage, preventing Burlaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Southridge is trying to drag Burlaka to the mat but Burlaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burlaka is looking to break free of the clinch but Southridge has double underhooks.
Southridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Southridge breaks from the clinch.
Burlaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Burlaka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burlaka lands a jab to the nose.
Southridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burlaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Burlaka misses with a double jab.
Burlaka scores with a nice head shot.
Southridge lands a high kick!
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Burlaka dodges the punch combination from Southridge.
#T3#
Southridge tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Burlaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Southridge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burlaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southridge somewhat.
Burlaka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Burlaka.#CL2#
Southridge rushes Burlaka and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Southridge decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Burlaka gets to his feet - Southridge follows without any prompting.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Burlaka looks to land a combination but Southridge avoids it well.
Burlaka throws a series of strikes that have Southridge backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burlaka but Burlaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burlaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Southridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge's corner calls for a 1-2. Southridge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Southridge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Burlaka finish him?
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge moves forwards but Burlaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burlaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
#T5#
Burlaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burlaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Burlaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Southridge doesn't seem bothered though.
Southridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burlaka looks to throw the jab but Southridge is out of range.
Burlaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burlaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Southridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Burlaka throws a jab when Southridge was well out of range.
Southridge takes one on the button.
Southridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Burlaka lands.
Burlaka throws the left hand but Southridge avoids the punch easily.
Burlaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good leg kick by Southridge. #T6#
Burlaka swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Southridge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Southridge pulls guard.
Southridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burlaka postures up.
#SU#
Southridge is working an open guard so Burlaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Burlaka missing with a left hand there. Southridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.
Southridge scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burlaka. Southridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge avoids it easily.
Burlaka swinging wildly here.
A big right from Burlaka misses.
Southridge blocks a jab.
Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burlaka.
Southridge walks into a straight right hand from Burlaka.
Burlaka jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T7#
Burlaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burlaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burlaka misses with a hook.
Burlaka scores with a one two! Southridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Southridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burlaka defends well and Southridge ends up having to push Burlaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Burlaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burlaka duly obliges.
Southridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burlaka's waist but Burlaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southridge off to one side.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Burlaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Southridge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burlaka throws out the jab.
Burlaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southridge or perhaps it was just good defense by Burlaka, which made it look bad.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Burlaka.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Burlaka shows good takedown defense.
Southridge has a takedown stuffed.#T8#
Burlaka blocks a head kick by Southridge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burlaka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Southridge back to the cage. Burlaka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Burlaka misses.
Nice defenses there by Southridge.
Burlaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Southridge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burlaka tries to avoid it but Southridge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burlaka to the ground. Burlaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Southridge connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Burlaka misses its intended target.
Burlaka throws a nice looking combination but Southridge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burlaka circles away.
Southridge looks winded!
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burlaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Southridge closes the distance but Burlaka moves to the side
and Burlaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T9#
Burlaka tries to bum rush Southridge with a series of wild strikes but Southridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burlaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Southridge.
Southridge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burlaka throws a hook but Southridge blocks it.
Burlaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burlaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Southridge scrambles back to his feet.
Southridge needs to keep his hands up - Burlaka had a free shot at his head there.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burlaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Southridge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burlaka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Southridge to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Southridge looks to clinch but Burlaka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Southridge taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Denis Burlaka!
A less than humble Denis Burlaka misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Wrou stuns Southridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Southridge shoots in for a takedown but Wrou shows good takedown defense.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wrou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southridge moves away.
Southridge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Southridge ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge throws a body punch but Wrou moves out of range.
Southridge wants to clinch up but Wrou keeps it at a distance.
Southridge with the inside leg kick.
Wrou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge slips a jab and a cross from Wrou.
#T1#
Southridge shoots and misses
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Southridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wrou counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Southridge wants to clinch but Wrou slips to the side
and Wrou counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Wrou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southridge.
As Wrou backs off Southridge throws a huge counter combo but Wrou manages to avoid it all.
Wrou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Southridge.
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wrou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Southridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wrou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sledge Wrou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrou connects with a right hand. Southridge shakes it off.
Wrou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Southridge on the side of the head.#ROC#Southridge is rocked!
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge is still on wobbly legs! Can Wrou finish him?
Southridge misses with a takedown attempt - Wrou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Wrou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Southridge is looking to clinch.
Southridge seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Southridge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wrou!#SUB2#
Southridge is trying to get an arm triangle but Wrou is defending well.
Wrou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Southridge.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.
Wrou is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Wrou controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Southridge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wrou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wrou is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Southridge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wrou keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Southridge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wrou knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Southridge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Southridge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrou is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wrou is trying to get back to full guard.
Southridge controlling the action here.
Wrou is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Southridge. #T7#
Southridge lands a two punch combo.
Southridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wrou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southridge closes the distance but Wrou moves to the side
and Wrou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Southridge has his takedown stuffed
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Southridge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wrou is staying active underneath Southridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8##SUB2#
Southridge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wrou is looking to escape.
Southridge prevents Wrou from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southridge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T9#
Wrou is looking to control Southridge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wrou avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Southridge throws a solid leg kick but Wrou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Southridge.#CL2#
Southridge moves into the clinch.
Wrou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrou throws a punch but it's blocked by Southridge.
Southridge wants a takedown but no success here.
Southridge misses with a knee strike.
Southridge blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wrou.
Wrou scores with a shot to the side of Southridge's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrou throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Southridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sledge Wrou 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#
The fighters circle momentarily. Southridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greg Southridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Southridge walks into a jab.
Southridge throws a body kick that misses.
Wrou slaps away a takedown attempt from Southridge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southridge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Southridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Southridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wrou circles away.
Wrou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sledge Wrou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Southridge.
Southridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Southridge forces Wrou back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wrou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southridge swings for the body but Wrou moves out of range.
A jab from Wrou finds it's way through Southridge's defenses.
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wrou counters with a straight right hand.
Southridge tries to clinch up.#T2#
Southridge defending well as Wrou loads up on a big left hand.
Southridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wrou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrou takes a swing at Southridge's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrou. That snapped Southridge's head back.
Southridge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wrou avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Wrou avoids the head kick by Southridge.
A little feinted left hand from Wrou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Southridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wrou pinned against the cage. Wrou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Southridge throws a leg kick but Wrou moved away.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Southridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Greg Southridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southridge with a poor takedown
letting Wrou counter with a right hand.
Southridge tries for a takedown but Wrou circles away easily
and Wrou counters with a nice body shot.
Southridge is breathing heavily.
Wrou misses with a hook.#T4#
Southridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Southridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrou cracks Southridge with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Southridge falls to his knees and Wrou doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou! |
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