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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 14
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
DaMan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banner sprawls well initially but DaMan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but DaMan has control of the leg.
DaMan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DaMan thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Banner is trying to stand.
DaMan slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head. #T1#
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. DaMan connects with a nice short shot to Banner's temple.
Banner is trying to stand back up but DaMan is controlling him
DaMan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner is looking to escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw DaMan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
DaMan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
DaMan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DaMan misses with a wild combination.
DaMan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DaMan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaMan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps DaMan's head back.
Banner cracks DaMan with an open hand slap.
Banner throws a body punch but DaMan moves out of range.
DaMan looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Banner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
DaMan controls from within his opponent's guard.
DaMan won't allow Banner to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner looks to land a left hand but DaMan moved out of range nicely.
DaMan slips under a jab.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner clobbers DaMan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DaMan misses with a straight left.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
DaMan misses with a hook.
DaMan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
Banner lands with a hook. DaMan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DaMan throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaMan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DaMan slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner throws a hook but DaMan blocks it.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner throws a series of strikes that have DaMan backpedaling.
Banner lands the left hand.
DaMan misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Banner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DaMan prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DaMan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
DaMan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DaMan has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.#T1#
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DaMan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
DaMan controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaMan is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaMan connects with a body shot.
DaMan slips a jab from Banner.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DaMan.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruce Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
DaMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DaMan.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DaMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from DaMan.
A punch combination from DaMan misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
DaMan looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DaMan throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
DaMan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DaMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaMan throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DaMan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and DaMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and DaMan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banner scores with a jab.
We've been told by Banner's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Banner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Banner misses with a right hand
and DaMan counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Banner finds it's way through DaMan's defenses.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on DaMan's shoulder, as DaMan tries to avoid the shot.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Banner is countered with a crisp right hand from DaMan that sends him to the canvas! DaMan follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner prevents DaMan from improving position.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
DaMan working the ground and pound from side control.
DaMan misses with the ground and pound.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
DaMan controls the position from side control.
DaMan cracks Banner with a big right hand but Banner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DaMan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The adventures of DaMan the control monster continue. Boring.
Banner is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Banner misses the shot to the body.
DaMan darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns DaMan into the cage.
Banner slips under a jab from DaMan.
DaMan closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. DaMan pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
DaMan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banner did well to prevent DaMan getting side control.
DaMan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
DaMan lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner is trying to stand.
DaMan slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan prevents Banner from standing back up.
#T1#
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DaMan stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
DaMan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banner lands an overhand right.
Banner catches DaMan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
DaMan throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and DaMan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Banner lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banner.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner scores with a head kick.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Banner catches DaMan right on the button with a cross.
DaMan needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Banner takes a swing at DaMan's ribcage but misses.
DaMan misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banner.
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DaMan counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at DaMan to acknowledge the strikes.
DaMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
DaMan throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DaMan.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad DaMan.#T3##TD2#
DaMan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Banner is wriggling around but DaMan manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looks like he's trying to stand up.
DaMan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Banner looks like he's trying to stand up.
DaMan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DaMan working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner is trying to stand back up but DaMan is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruce Banner.
I think Banner 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 9
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cunningham enables DaMan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cunningham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is pulling down on DaMan's head. It's preventing any offense from DaMan, at least for the moment.
DaMan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DaMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DaMan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham scores with a nice shot.#T1#
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
DaMan looking for a sweep. Not yet DaMan, not yet.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DaMan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunningham preventing the sweep.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
DaMan is trying to control the position but Cunningham postures up.
DaMan wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaMan avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaMan slips under a jab from Cunningham.
DaMan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cunningham's waist but Cunningham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaMan off to one side.
Cunningham misses with a body punch
and DaMan counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from DaMan misses.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
A lazy left from Cunningham finds it's target.
Cunningham lands with an uppercut that bounces DaMan off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cunningham. DaMan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cunningham tries to bum rush DaMan with a series of wild strikes but DaMan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cunningham looks to land a left hand but DaMan moved out of range nicely.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cunningham as he jumps to the side.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaMan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DaMan misses the shot to the body.
DaMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham misses with a hook. DaMan ducked under it nicely.
Cunningham connects with a body shot that sends DaMan's belly button to the back.
DaMan shoots in but Cunningham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cunningham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DaMan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cunningham but Cunningham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DaMan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Cunningham tries to get set, DaMan tries to push him back and clinch up but Cunningham manages to avoid the attempt.
DaMan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cunningham connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaMan defending well as Cunningham loads up on a big left hand.
Cunningham has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cunningham loads up on a big right hand but DaMan slips the punch.
No luck for DaMan with that takedown attempt.
Cunningham lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham 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#
Cunningham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cunningham lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cunningham throws a combination that misses
and DaMan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cunningham misses with a lunging right hand
and DaMan counters with a two punch combo.
DaMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cunningham throws out the jab.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cunningham manages to circle out of the way.
Vlad DaMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DaMan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cunningham misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Cunningham lands.
Cunningham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham cracks a nice hook into DaMan's ribs.
DaMan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Cunningham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
DaMan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cunningham works DaMan's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Cunningham 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.
Cunningham trying to control but DaMan is working from the bottom.
Cunningham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cunningham cracks DaMan with a solid left hand.
DaMan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
DaMan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cunningham on the ground.
Cunningham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. DaMan is working away from the top position though.#T2#
DaMan prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Cunningham is controlling DaMan's trapped leg to prevent DaMan from advancing to side control.
Cunningham gets full guard.
Cunningham wants to sweep but no luck.
DaMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham wants to sweep here but DaMan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
DaMan is fighting to break Cunningham's control of his arms but Cunningham is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunningham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cunningham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham pulls DaMan in to control the position.
Cunningham is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cunningham just misses with a punch to the body.
DaMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DaMan throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into guard.
DaMan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DaMan ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Cunningham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaMan.
Cunningham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cunningham digs a good body shot into DaMan's ribs.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DaMan's head backwards.
DaMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
DaMan shoots in for a double leg but Cunningham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cunningham throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaMan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cunningham lands a glancing blow to the side of DaMan's head.
DaMan moves away from the strike by Cunningham.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cunningham stuffs the takedown.
DaMan fails with a takedown attempt.
DaMan walks into a stiff left hand from Cunningham.
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DaMan manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from DaMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DaMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DaMan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cunningham thuds a left hand into DaMan's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaMan throws a sloppy body shot
and Cunningham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunningham punishes DaMan's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Cunningham misses with a straight right.
DaMan throwing a counter right hand but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
DaMan misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cunningham counters with a shoot takedown. DaMan fights it but they end up in guard.
DaMan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham connects with a couple of short punches.
Cunningham is in close to DaMan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cunningham sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but DaMan is retaining full guard.
Cunningham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cunningham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cunningham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham pushing down on DaMan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
DaMan has hold of Cunningham's hands but Cunningham slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES#
DaMan has one foot on Cunningham's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
DaMan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cunningham's guard.
DaMan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DaMan preventing the sweep. #T4#
Cunningham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DaMan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cunningham distracts DaMan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cunningham slips nicely into half guard.
Cunningham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DaMan defending well though.
Cunningham working DaMan over with strikes.
Vlad DaMan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cunningham drops an elbow to the side of DaMan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunningham content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis Cunningham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cunningham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Cunningham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cunningham 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Cunningham! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 5
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Halme tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DaMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
DaMan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halme sprawls well initially but DaMan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Halme actively working from the bottom here.
DaMan is controlling the pace.
Halme trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan slips a nice elbow through Halme's hands, connecting with Halme's forehead.
We've been hearing that DaMan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Halme is trying to maintain the position but DaMan is very close to passing his half guard.
DaMan controlling the pace.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from DaMan there.
DaMan lands strikes from half guard.
Halme wants to improve his position but DaMan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan 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.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DaMan'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.
DaMan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DaMan is controlling the pace.
DaMan prevents Halme from improving his position.#T3#
Halme pushes DaMan off looking to stand but DaMan dives back in and keeps control.
Halme tries to roll over but DaMan keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DaMan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Halme misses with the combination.
DaMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halme manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Halme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaMan, pushing him back against the cage.
Halme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Halme prevents DaMan from breaking the clinch.#T4#
DaMan tries to score a body lock takedown but Halme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DaMan tries to break free but Halme pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
DaMan manages to break the clinch.
DaMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halme tries to clinch up but DaMan circles away and keeps his distance.
Halme moves in looking to clinch but DaMan pushes him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halme tries to clinch up but DaMan circles away and keeps his distance.
DaMan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DaMan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DaMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Halme tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halme wants to clinch.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaMan tries to counter by clinching up but Halme breaks away and moves out of range.
DaMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme is looking to clinch but DaMan is avoiding it.
Halme fails to land with a series of punches.
Halme fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaMan swats away the attempt to clinch by Halme.
As Halme tries to get set, DaMan tries to push him back and clinch up but Halme manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Halme closes the distance and clinches.
Halme lands an elbow inside that DaMan shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Vlad DaMan has been cut.#T1#
Halme misses with an elbow over the top.
Halme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DaMan avoids it.
DaMan can't break the clinch.
Halme lands an elbow inside that DaMan shrugs off.
Halme dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halme'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.
Halme is looking to control DaMan's arms but DaMan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halme has his back to the cage.
DaMan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halme lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Halme is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DaMan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme misses with a knee strike.
DaMan is trying to push Halme away but Halme has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Halme throws an elbow but it's blocked.
DaMan is trying to force a seperation but Halme has the dominant position.
Halme lands with a left to the head.
Halme misses with an elbow strike.
Halme is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Halme lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Halme. #TD#
DaMan has picked Halme up - he's going for a ride! DaMan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Halme wants to improve his position but DaMan is controlling well.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions off his back.
Halme tries to kick DaMan off but DaMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vlad DaMan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halme wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Halme is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halme is trying to stand.
Halme tries to get to full guard but DaMan has control of the leg.
Halme is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DaMan scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Halme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Halme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Halme tries to work over DaMan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Halme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vlad DaMan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
DaMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DaMan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
DaMan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halme napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as DaMan stalls from top position.
DaMan grinds an elbow into Halme's temple.
DaMan controls the position.
Halme tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but DaMan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaMan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DaMan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
DaMan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halme for as long as he can get away with.
DaMan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DaMan landing strikes from the mount.
Halme sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Halme looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
DaMan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Halme to get to his feet.
Halme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DaMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DaMan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Halme manages to circle out of the way.
Halme closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Halme tries to close the distance and clinch but DaMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Halme has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Halme unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halme.
Halme creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DaMan blocks a body shot from Halme.
Halme taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Halme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halme gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DaMan.
#T4#
DaMan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DaMan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halme trying to stall but DaMan improves his position.
DaMan dodges an elbow strike from Halme.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DaMan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halme gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad DaMan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Halme.
I think Halme has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Halme!
Tony Halme 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:
AVKT 13: Cleever V Castiana
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
DaMan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Der Hund has been cut.
Hund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DaMan looks to land a left hand but Hund moved out of range nicely.
Hund tries to close the distance and clinch but DaMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DaMan throws the left hand but Hund avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Hund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hund has DaMan pressed against the cage.
Hund lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DaMan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DaMan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hund tries to pull guard but DaMan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hund unloads a knee to the mid-section. DaMan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on DaMan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Hund lands a left hand.
#BC#
Hund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaMan thuds his right hand into Hund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DaMan misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Hund clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hund breaks the clinch.
Hund wants to clinch.
Hund tries to clinch up.
DaMan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Hund goes for a double leg but DaMan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaMan continues to drive forward.
Hund swings wildly with an uppercut but DaMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaMan tries for a takedown but Hund manages to get underhooks.
Hund keeps control of DaMan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hund breaks the clinch.
DaMan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Der Hund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad DaMan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hund stuffs the takedown attempt from DaMan. DaMan gets slowly back to his feet.
DaMan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - DaMan coming out on top.
Vlad DaMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
DaMan looking to score a takedown here. Hund is defending well but DaMan drives through and ends up in Hund's guard.#T3#
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
DaMan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hund throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw DaMan working his ground and pound in the gym.
DaMan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DaMan controls from within his opponent's guard.
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hund 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.
DaMan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DaMan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hund keeping moving, preventing DaMan from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DaMan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DaMan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hund is trying to keep DaMan in close.
DaMan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hund's head.
DaMan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DaMan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
DaMan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Der Hund's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
DaMan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DaMan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hund is looking to clinch but DaMan is avoiding it.
DaMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DaMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund tries to clinch but DaMan is having none of it.
DaMan punishes Hund's body with a nice straight punch.
Der Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hund tries to clinch up.
DaMan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hund has closed the distance and engaged DaMan in a clinch.
#BC#
Hund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hund walks into a left hand.
DaMan scores with a nice strike.
Hund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vlad DaMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DaMan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hund.
DaMan lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hund fails with the takedown.#T1#
Hund avoids a punch combination nicely.
DaMan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
DaMan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaMan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hund keeps working.
Hund regains half guard.
DaMan controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from DaMan there. #T2#
DaMan working over Hund with some ground and pound. Hund looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DaMan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hund is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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. DaMan connects with a nice short shot to Hund's temple.
DaMan lands with a punch from half guard.
DaMan prevents Hund from improving his position.
Hund is trying to control but can't.
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. DaMan connects with a nice short shot to Hund's temple.
DaMan controlling the action here.
DaMan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
DaMan lands with a punch from half guard.
Hund has hold of DaMan's hands but DaMan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hund is looking to get back to is feet but DaMan passes into side control.
Hund taking punishment in the form of punches.
DaMan is staying tight to Hund's torso, preventing him from escaping.
DaMan grinds an elbow into Hund's temple.
DaMan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hund some visible discomfort.
Hund taking a bit of punishment here - DaMan scoring with strikes.
Hund takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
DaMan controlling the position from side mount.
Hund is trying to control DaMan's posture but DaMan avoids it.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
DaMan scores with a couple of short elbows.
DaMan is working Hund over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hund takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hund is working to avoid the ground and pound but DaMan connects with a decent elbow.
DaMan landing strikes. #ROC2#Hund is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Der Hund's cut.
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#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. DaMan engages and cracks Hund with a massive lead left hook - Hund tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! DaMan is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad DaMan!
In defeat, Der Hund stepped up to the mic, saying 'sadly the match didnt go my way, but im gonna go back to training...smarter ...harder'. |
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Event:
AVKT 8: Justice vs Chicane
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
DaMan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leighton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DaMan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DaMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leighton at a distance.
DaMan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Gregory Leighton has been cut.#TD#
DaMan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leighton looks winded!
DaMan is nestled in close to Leighton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leighton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DaMan pulls his head out easily.
DaMan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Leighton taking some punishment here, with DaMan in his half guard.
DaMan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DaMan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but DaMan has control of the leg.
DaMan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
DaMan trying to control the pace. #T2#
DaMan trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well.
DaMan trying to control the pace.
DaMan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DaMan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. DaMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DaMan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Leighton is looking for a sweep. DaMan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Leighton tries to kick DaMan off but DaMan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Leighton trying to control from the bottom.
DaMan lands strikes from half guard.
Leighton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DaMan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DaMan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leighton has hold of DaMan's hands but DaMan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DaMan not doing much here.
Leighton trying to hold on to DaMan's head to control him but DaMan postures up.
#T4#
DaMan trying to control the pace.
Leighton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
DaMan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from DaMan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaMan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad DaMan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Leighton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
DaMan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Leighton's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles DaMan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad DaMan! |
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