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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Merali throws a head kick that misses.
Merali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merali. Merali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Dante Merali has been cut.
Merali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anders connects with a leg kick.
Anders ducks under a wild hook from Merali.
Anders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merali on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Merali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Merali's head, knocking him out cold! Anders is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryk Anders!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryk Anders thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAH 86
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Runner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Merali counters with a nice uppercut.
Merali lands a nice shot that snaps Runner's head back.
Runner misses with a few strikes there.
Merali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runner. That did some damage!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Runner as he jumps to the side.
Merali lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a lazy right hand but Merali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Runner misses.
Merali throws out a counter right but Runner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Runner misses with a hook. Merali ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Merali there.
Runner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Runner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Runner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merali to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Runner wants to stand and escape but Merali is having none of it.
Merali is in close to Runner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES#
Runner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Merali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Runner throws a low kick, looking for Merali's leg but Merali calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Runner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Runner.
Merali keeps the fight on the outside.
Merali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali misses with a hook. Runner ducked under it nicely.
Dante Merali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merali shoots in for a takedown but Runner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Runner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runner throws a right hand that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Merali.
Runner throws a right hand that Merali ducks under and follows up with a left that Merali also avoids with ease.#T3#
Merali connects with a looping right hand.
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merali lunges at Runner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runner's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Runner. Those never looked like landing.
Runner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merali.
Runner thows a leg kick but Merali checks it
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merali cracks Runner with a good jab.
Runner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merali is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Merali with a jab.
Runner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Runner is looking to clinch.
Merali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merali slips under a jab from Runner.
Merali misses with an uppercut
and Runner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merali thinking. #TD2#
Merali shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merali showed some decent athleticism there.
Merali has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merali slips a nice elbow through Runner's hands, connecting with Runner's forehead.
Merali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Merali looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Runner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merali is on him like a limpet, forcing Runner back against the cage.
Runner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Merali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dante Merali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merali scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Runner.
Runner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Merali misses with an uppercut. Runner saw that one coming.
Merali throws a lazy right hand but Runner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merali just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a leg kick
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilander Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runner slips under a jab.
Runner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Merali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runner.
It looked like Runner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Merali tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merali with a nice calf kick.
Runner blocks a jab.
Merali lands a leg kick that knocks Runner off balance momentarily.
Runner tries to move into range but Merali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merali misses with a low kick.
It looked like Runner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali throws out a leg kick but Runner moves out of range and Merali only half commits.
Runner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Merali gets a takedown into half 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!
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner is trying to stand.
Merali working Runner over with strikes. #SUB2#
Merali is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working over Runner with some ground and pound. Runner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merali on the ground.#T3#
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Runner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Merali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Runner wants to get back to his feet.
Merali lands with a punch from half guard.
Merali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merali seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Merali there. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merali lands a nice short elbow.
Runner pushes Merali off looking to stand but Merali dives back in and keeps control.
Dante Merali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merali is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Merali scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Runner tries to kick Merali off but Merali keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merali working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merali stops Runner from getting back to his feet.
Merali lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merali is nestled in close to Runner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Merali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Runner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a really nice looking cross but Runner seems unphased.
Merali cracks Runner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runner lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merali feints the counter takedown.
Runner checks a leg kick nicely.
Runner throwing a counter right hand but Merali manages to avoid it.
Merali lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Merali lands with an uppercut that bounces Runner off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Runner misses.
Dante Merali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dante Merali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Merali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runner is looking to stand up but Merali isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Merali passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Runner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Merali with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merali lands a nice shot to the head.
Merali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Runner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Merali landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Merali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Runner's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Merali tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merali putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ES#
Runner bucks Merali off and manages to get back to his feet!
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merali lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Merali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merali connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merali is defended easily by Runner.#T4#
Runner tries to clinch there but Merali circles away.
Merali tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Runner as Merali shoots in.
Ilander Runner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Runner tries to clinch up but Merali circles away and keeps his distance.
Runner looks to clinch #TD2#
and Merali counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merali is staying tight to Runner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Runner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
Ilander Runner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Merali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merali winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Merali!
In defeat, Ilander Runner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it real!'. |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Merali.
Merali scores with the left hand. Galvarino knows he should have avoided that one.
Galvarino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Galvarino scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Dante Merali has been cut.
Merali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galvarino misses with the combination.
Merali only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvarino lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Galvarino finds it's target.#T1#
Merali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Galvarino.#ROC#Merali is rocked!
Galvarino connects with a body shot.
Galvarino drops Merali with a naaaaasty hook - Merali is in real trouble here! Galvarino dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mapuche Galvarino!
Mapuche Galvarino retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mapuche Galvarino thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
MMAH 76
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merali.
Rocha misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Merali counters with a leg kick.
Rocha throws a sloppy body shot
and Merali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Merali shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rocha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merali connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Merali has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merali cracks Rocha with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merali tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocha is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Merali wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving. #T1#
Rocha keeping full guard, as Merali tries to pass.
Rocha is trying to control the position but Merali postures up.
Merali sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merali works over Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Merali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merali scoring with some ground and pound.
Merali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merali trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha working a defensive guard here.
Merali wants to pass the guard but Rocha is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merali moves away.#T3#
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Merali to counter with a crisp jab.
Jose Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha throws a sloppy head kick and Merali moves out of range easily.
Rocha misses with a wild body shot.
Merali dodges the punch combination from Rocha.
Merali throwing a counter right hand but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Rocha's coach down at Vancouver Island Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rocha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rocha tries to land a body kick
and Merali counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Merali catches Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Rocha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha.
A chopping leg kick lands by Merali.
Rocha throws a leg kick but Merali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Merali's corner calls for a 1-2. Merali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Merali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merali was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.#T4#
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
and Merali counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocha just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocha misses with a shot to the body
and Merali counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocha misses the shot to the body.
Merali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rocha swings for the body but Merali moves out of range.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merali tests Rocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jose Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rocha misses with a jab to the body
and Merali counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merali rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Merali counters with a crisp right that sends Rocha to the canvas! Merali follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Merali! |
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Event:
MMAH 75
Date: Sep 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Merali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merali controlling the position. #SUB#
Jackson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Merali has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jackson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jackson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Merali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dante Merali! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Hasan tries to clinch up.#CL#
Hasan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Merali, pushing him back against the cage.
Hasan blocking some punches.
Hasan landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Dante Merali has been cut.
Hasan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Merali is trying to break free.
Hasan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merali has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hasan obliges.
Merali looks winded!
Hasan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hasan scores with a knee to the head.
Hasan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasan lands a knee to the body.
Hasan with a knee to the head.
Hasan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Merali's face.
Hasan scores a nice knee to the body.
Hasan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Merali is rocked!
Hasan working the clinch nicely. Merali is working for position but Hasan cracks him with a big knee to the head! Merali crumples up against the cage and Hasan lands two more shots before the ref can save Merali! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Muhammad Hasan! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Niles Standish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dante Merali!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Standish throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merali was covering up waiting for the punch and Standish finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Standish (2) vs (0) Merali
Merali looking to control.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standish looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Merali looking for a guillotine here but Standish defends easily.
Standish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merali can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Standish controls the pace.
Standish passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Standish (5) vs (0) Merali
Standish has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Standish (7) vs (0) Merali
Merali wants to hold on but Standish pushes him away.#T2#
Standish controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Merali is squirming around, avoiding Standish's attempts to control the action.
Standish moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Standish (10) vs (0) Merali
Merali tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Standish keeps control of the position easily here as Merali tries to buck him off.
Standish is not going to allow Merali to sit and survive in this position.
Merali looking very determined here, making life difficult for Standish.
Standish is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
You can see the frustration on Merali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Merali is keeping busy.
Merali is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Standish.
#SUB#
Standish is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T6#
Merali trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Merali's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Standish slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Merali is really stuck here.
Merali wants to control his opponent's hands but Standish gets his hands free. #SUB#
Standish is looking for the choke from the back position but Merali is controlling his hands well.
Standish controlling the position well here. Merali rolled but Standish kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7##SUB#
Merali is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Standish gets his way!
I would not like to be Merali right now.
Merali is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Merali tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Standish controlling from mount.
Merali is desperately trying to improve his position but Standish has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Merali is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Standish locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Merali is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dante Merali! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vizual Mercenary!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mercenary gets a clinch.
Merali gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mercenary.
Merali fails to pull guard.
Mercenary can't get the takedown.
Merali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercenary walks away with a smile on his face. Merali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mercenary rushes Merali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Merali gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merali (2) vs (0) Mercenary#SUB#
Merali is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercenary is just riding it out for now. Merali eventually gives up the hold.
Merali performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merali is looking for a kimura but Mercenary is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merali to get the leverage.
Merali controlling the action here.
Merali wants to take a breather but Mercenary is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Merali seems to be looking for submissions.
Merali is controlling the pace.
Merali trying to control from half guard but Mercenary is working away. #SUB2#
Mercenary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Merali wants to pass the guard but Mercenary is defending well. #SUB#
Merali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been informed that Mercenary has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Merali passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merali (5) vs (0) Mercenary#T4#
Mercenary is squirming around, avoiding Merali's attempts to control the action.
Merali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Merali goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mercenary is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merali (5) vs (2) Mercenary#SUB#
Merali has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercenary can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Merali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merali keeping moving, preventing Mercenary from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Merali has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mercenary should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Merali has tightened it up now! Mercenary should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Merali! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Merali closes the distance but Fox moves to the side
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merali or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad. #CL#
Fox clinches with his opponent.
Merali leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merali wants to clinch.
Fox half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merali tries to clinch up.
Merali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merali shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Merali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Merali.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.#T1#
Fox shoots in and drives through. Merali sprawls well.
Merali leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merali throws a low kick but Fox avoids it.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Merali fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fox to the ground. Merali is now in Fox's guard.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Merali throws a big right hand that misses.
Merali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Merali wants to stand and escape but instead Fox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Merali pulls Fox in to control the position. #T2#
Merali wants to stand and escape but Fox is having none of it. #SUB2#
Merali is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fox defends well.
Merali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Fox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox tries for a takedown but Merali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Merali misses.
Merali shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Merali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Merali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox tries to counter with a takedown but Merali is quick to defend against it.
Fox leaves Merali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Merali wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Fox attempts a counter takedown but Merali avoids it well and moves away.
Merali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merali looks for the body kick but Fox saw that one coming.
Merali throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Merali misses with the combination.
Merali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Merali takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Merali stuffs the takedown.
Merali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merali shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Merali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merali changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Merali manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Merali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Fox 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#
Merali wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox throws a head kick that Merali semi-blocks.
Merali shoots in looking for a takedown but Fox manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Fox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merali was covering up waiting for the punch and Fox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fox wants to control from the top but Merali keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merali is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Fox throws a big right hand that misses.
Merali will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fox postures up.
Merali 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Merali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nik Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merali shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.#T2#
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.
Fox tries for a takedown but Merali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Merali misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Fox was looking to counter with a kick there.
Merali throws a body kick that misses.
Fox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merali throws a series of punches but Fox avoids them all with ease.
Merali wants to clinch.
Merali missing with a left hand there. Fox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merali sprawls and moves away.
Merali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merali misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Merali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merali shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Merali moves to clinch but Fox breaks away
and Fox counters with a three punch combo that has Merali backing up. Merali nods at Fox to acknowledge the strikes.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt.
Merali wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Merali looks for a takedown but Fox sprawls well.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merali can do to turn this around?
Merali fails with the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice body shot.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
As Fox backs off Merali throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
Merali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fox tries to counter by clinching up but Merali breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for Merali on that attempt.
Fox half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Merali tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Fox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merali.
Fox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fox slips a jab from Merali.
It looked like Fox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch but Fox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Merali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fox pinned against the cage. Fox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merali manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fox is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merali tries to clinch up but Fox circles away and keeps his distance.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Merali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Merali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fox feints a jab promting Merali to slip. Fox then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Merali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Merali is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Merali misses.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fox keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nik Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Merali.
Merali takes a swing at Fox's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Merali does no damage.
Fox swats away the attempt to clinch by Merali.#T2#
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merali's waist but Merali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Merali unleashes a big counter combination but Fox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Merali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fox circles away.
Merali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fox circles away.
Merali dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Merali's head and hops out.
Merali misses with a body shot.
Merali is looking to clinch but Fox is avoiding it.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merali.
Merali has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Fox throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Merali's head.
Merali throws a right and a left that Fox avoids nicely.
Merali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
Merali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fox is fending him off so far but Merali persists. Nope, Fox circles away and we're back to standing.
Fox scores with a leg kick.
Merali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fox feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Merali wants to clinch.
Merali closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Merali pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merali throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox is looking to counter the offense by Merali and move into the clinch.
Merali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Merali gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merali is looking for a takedown.
Fox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dante Merali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nik Fox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merali missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Fox! |
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