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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Damien Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian thumps Black with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Egyptian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Black goes for a double leg but Egyptian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Egyptian continues to drive forward.
Black is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Black has hold of one of Egyptian's legs. Egyptian is fighting the takedown attempt but Black gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Black won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Egyptian pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Egyptian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Egyptian!#REVB#
Black working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Egyptian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Black's guard.
Black pulls Egyptian in to control the position. #SU2#
Egyptian stands up and waves to Black to follow him.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
Black with a poor takedown
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Black scores with a takedown into Egyptian's guard.
Egyptian is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Black presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Egyptian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Black stalling.
Egyptian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Egyptian.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Black's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Black jumps guard.
#T3##SU2#
Egyptian stands and steps away. Black gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Egyptian gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Egyptian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Black tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Egyptian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Egyptian scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egyptian is keeping busy.
Egyptian lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Egyptian after a bit of a struggle.
Egyptian is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Egyptian down to the mat. Egyptian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Black with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Egyptian wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#TD#
Black closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Egyptian's guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.
Black throws an elbow that misses. Egyptian uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Black's guard. Nice move by Egyptian!#REVB#
Egyptian wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Black is working an open guard so Egyptian takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian 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#
Egyptian lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Black takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Egyptian lands a jab to Black's midsection.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egyptian's waist but Egyptian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Egyptian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Black doesn't seem bothered though.
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egyptian lands a nice elbow.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black goes for a takedown in the clinch but Egyptian prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian prevents the takedown attempt.
Egyptian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Damien Black has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Egyptian.
Black tries to pull guard but Egyptian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Egyptian is struggling to control the position.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Egyptian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Black takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Egyptian connects with a body shot that sends Black's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Egyptian throws a series of strikes that have Black backpedaling.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Egyptian connects with the punch.
Egyptian fakes the leg kick and cracks Black in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!#TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Egyptian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Egyptian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Egyptian is trying to buck Black off.
Egyptian regains half guard, as Black was trying to land strikes.
Black wants to control but Egyptian is keeping him busy. #T2#
Black with the ground and pound but Egyptian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Black trying to move into half guard but instead Egyptian has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Black has a closed guard, preventing Egyptian from standing up.
Black has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Egyptian has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Egyptian stands up. #T3#
Egyptian stuffs the takedown.
Black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Black shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Egyptian throws a counter combo.
Egyptian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Black shoots for a double leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls well. He's pushed Black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egyptian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian feints a jab promting Black to slip. Egyptian then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#Black is rocked!
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egyptian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Egyptian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Egyptian gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Black seems to have got his legs back now.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Black wants to improve his position but instead Egyptian has moved into half guard.
Egyptian wants to stand up but Black is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Black's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Black shoots in for a double leg but Egyptian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egyptian, as that shot connected.
Donk. Egyptian catches Black right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Black shoots and misses
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Egyptian leaves Black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Egyptian connects with the punch.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Black takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Egyptian has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Black tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Egyptian is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Egyptian gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black won't allow Egyptian to get back to his feet. #T2#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Egyptian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Black wants to pass the guard but Egyptian is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Egyptian works Black's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Egyptian.#CL2#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Egyptian lands a damaging elbow.
Black is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egyptian to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Egyptian. #CUT2#Damien Black's cut is getting worse.
Egyptian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black's face.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Black fails with the takedown
and Egyptian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egyptian tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egyptian to the ground. Egyptian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Egyptian punishes Black's body with a nice straight punch.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Black looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Egyptian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Egyptian lands with a cross.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Egyptian defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian cracks a nice hook into Black's ribs.#T4#
Good leg kick by Egyptian.
Black drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Egyptian.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Egyptian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Egyptian tries to sprawl but Black drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet.
Black working Egyptian over with strikes.
Damien Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Osiris Egyptian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Egyptian is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Black throws a strike but Egyptian avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Egyptian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Egyptian 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
After the big win, Osiris Egyptian made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Damien Black spoke after the fight, saying 'It was spinal.'. |
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Event:
HFC 81: McCork vs Bond
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babaganush is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Babaganush circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Babaganush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.#TD#
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babaganush on his heels. He'll look to pass Babaganush's guard now, I'm sure.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babaganush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babaganush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Babaganush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Babaganush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babaganush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Babaganush from standing up. #SU2#
Babaganush stands up from Black's guard - Babaganush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Babaganush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babaganush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black controlling the action here.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
#T4#
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babaganush's head.
Babaganush is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard. #ES2#
Babaganush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Black keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Babaganush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babaganush wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Babaganush preventing the sweep.
Black has momentary wrist control but Babaganush slips an elbow through the middle.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babaganush is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Babaganush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babaganush lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush lands a nice looking body kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab.#TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Babaganush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is nestled in close to Babaganush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babaganush is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babaganush to regain full guard.
Damien Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babaganush wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black trying to control but Babaganush is working from the bottom.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black content to stall in guard here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Babaganush has wrist control.
Black won't allow Babaganush to get back to his feet.
Babaganush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets to his feet.
Babaganush delivers a nice body kick.
Black fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babaganush swivels and escapes.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands a jab.#T3#
Babaganush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babaganush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Babaganush. No joy for Black on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
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!
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Babaganush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Babaganush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babaganush! But no joy.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Babaganush gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage. #BC2#
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Babaganush cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black takes one on the button.
Duke Babaganush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Babaganush tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Babaganush.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babaganush pinned against the cage. Babaganush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Babaganush's guard.#T1#
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Babaganush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Babaganush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babaganush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black shoots for a takedown but Babaganush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Babaganush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Babaganush stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babaganush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babaganush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babaganush can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Black tries to advance position but instead Babaganush slips a leg back in to half guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babaganush holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babaganush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black wants to take a breather but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush is looking to escape.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely. #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.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Babaganush works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Babaganush throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Damien Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babaganush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush with a jab.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Babaganush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babaganush 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
A less than humble Duke Babaganush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Damien Black was interviewed post fight and said 'It was spinal.'. |
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Event:
HFC 78: Fermi vs Montrose
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Seehaubitze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seehaubitze misses with the combination.
Black walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seehaubitze as he avoids it easily.
Seehaubitze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seehaubitze connects with a body shot.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seehaubitze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Black.
It looked like Seehaubitze was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Black there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black working over Seehaubitze with some ground and pound. Seehaubitze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.
Seehaubitze wants to get back to full guard.
Black working Seehaubitze over with strikes. #T1#
Seehaubitze wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaubitze is looking to escape.
Black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Seehaubitze taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Seehaubitze wants to get back to his feet.
Seehaubitze taking some punishment here, with Black in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black winds up and cracks Seehaubitze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Black connects with a nice short shot to Seehaubitze's temple. #ROC2#Seehaubitze is rocked!
Seehaubitze trying to control here.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Oh Seehaubitze is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black working over Seehaubitze with some ground and pound. Seehaubitze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Black working Seehaubitze over with strikes.
Black drops an elbow to the side of Seehaubitze's head.
Seehaubitze wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Black there.
Black scores with a big shot! Seehaubitze's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Seehaubitze! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Black!
Damien Black 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:
HFC 73 - Olly Holly vs De Ross
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Black drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spud tries to get out of the position.
Black is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black controlling from the top position.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Black engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black postures up and lands a big shot to Spud's brow.
Black content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Black landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Black stays in close to Spud's body and controls the position.
It looks like Black might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Black with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#Spud is rocked!
Spud is breathing heavily.
Black lands a couple of digs.
Oh Spud is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spud's guard.
Black controlling the action here.
Black scores with a big shot! Spud's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Spud! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Black!
Damien Black decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Grigorev shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grigorev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Grigorev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Black working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black 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.
Grigorev has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Grigorev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grigorev's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black with a nice head shot there.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Grigorev is rocked!
Black working some strikes from top position.
Grigorev is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black works over Grigorev with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Black loads up on a big left hand. Grigorev felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Black looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Grigorev can't hide his disappointment, as Black celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Black!
After the fight, Damien Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1132 Round 1
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salgado on his heels. He'll look to pass Salgado's guard now, I'm sure.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salgado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Salgado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salgado 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#
Salgado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salgado throwing strikes but Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Salgado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Salgado.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Black can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salgado looking to finish with strikes here!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black wants to hold on but Salgado pushes him away.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.
Salgado dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Salgado fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Salgado unloads with some shots from mount but Black bucks and avoids them well.
Black manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Black, under a barage of strikes from Salgado.
Salgado trying to pass the guard but Black defending well.
Salgado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black is doing well to control the position and prevent Salgado from advancing to side control.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado.
Black wants to improve his position but Salgado is controlling well.
Salgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Salgado wants to pass the guard but Black is defending well.
Salgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salgado working Black over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black is controlling Salgado's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Salgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salgado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salgado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black blocking the ground and pound attempt from Salgado.
Black regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Salgado. #T3#
Salgado is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Black forces his way into half guard.
Salgado regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Salgado looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Salgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Salgado 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#
Black is trying is best to control the position here.
Black is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salgado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salgado's back!#T4#
Salgado can't escape the position.
Black connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Salgado to escape the position.
Salgado turns into Black and is now in his 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!
Salgado stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Salgado throws a big elbow that misses.
Salgado lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Salgado preventing the sweep.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salgado.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
Salgado throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Salgado 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##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Black.
Salgado tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Black trying to control the action but Salgado is working from the bottom.
Black scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Salgado to see if he's OK.
Salgado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Salgado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Black off and has taken his back!
Salgado is striking well from the back but Black escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Black gets full guard.
Salgado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salgado looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salgado throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Salgado being controlled here momentarily.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salgado is one step ahead there.
Mauro Salgado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salgado is looking to pass into half guard but Black pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Black is in guard.#REVB#
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Salgado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Black's guard. #REVR#
Salgado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Black is controlling Salgado's posture.
Salgado is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Black scoring with strikes but Salgado is staying in there.
Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Black landing strikes from the mount.
Black looking to finish Salgado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salgado!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black landing strikes from the mount and Salgado is in trouble!
Black raining down hammerfists from mount.
Salgado is in all sorts of trouble here.
Black content just to control the position here.
Black landing punches. #T3#
Black landing strikes from the mount and Salgado is in trouble!
Black controlling his opponent.
Salgado manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is keeping the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black stands up over Salgado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Salgado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black trying to control but Salgado is working from the bottom. #T4#
Black stays in close to Salgado's body and controls the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Salgado.
Black wants to control from the top but Salgado keeps moving.
Salgado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black works over Salgado with some ground and pound from guard.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Black working some strikes from top position.
Black won't allow Salgado to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salgado is working hard here to advance position.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Salgado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Salgado shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Salgado was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Black wants to control but Salgado postures up.
Black is looking for a sweep.
Salgado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salgado throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Salgado in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Salgado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado working the ground and pound but Black is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Salgado crashes against the mat.
Salgado working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Salgado keeps moving and retains side control.
Salgado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Black stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Salgado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Salgado tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Salgado throwing strikes but Black manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Salgado gets back to half guard.
Salgado tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black working over Salgado with some ground and pound. Salgado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Salgado wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Black pushing down on Salgado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salgado wants to get back to full guard.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Black wants to pass the guard but Salgado is defending well.
Black is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salgado manages to get to full guard.
Salgado 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##T3#
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Salgado scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Salgado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Salgado. #T4#
Salgado sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Salgado throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black won't allow Salgado to pass to mount.
Salgado is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Black reverses the position - he's now on top in Salgado's guard.
Black not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salgado trying to strike off his back.
Salgado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salgado's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Salgado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Salgado 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mauro Salgado!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mauro Salgado!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Damien Black!
Mauro Salgado wins by split decision!
The defeated Damien Black had this to say: 'It was spinal.'. |
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