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Event:
UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Greene connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Baby Goat has been cut.
Goat fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Goat tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Greene both land. Nice combination.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Greene has cracked Goat with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Greene lands another huge swinging hook and Goat tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Goat, before Greene can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Greene!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Greene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Goat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yksi but Yksi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goat.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Goat is looking to counter punch.
Goat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yksi counters with a nice body shot.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Goat dodges the punch combination from Yksi.
#TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goat to the mat! Goat manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Yksi is proving a slippery customer.
Goat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Yksi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yksi is fighting to break Goat's control of his arms but Goat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi scoring with some ground and pound.
Yksi wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving. #SUB#
Goat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yksi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yksi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goat keeping moving, preventing Yksi from controlling successfully.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yksi postures up and lands a big shot to Goat's brow.
Yksi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yksi looking to sit in guard and control but Goat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Goat lands a couple of digs.
Goat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yksi wants to hit a sweep here but Goat passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yksi there!
Yksi regains half guard.#T3#
Yksi has his hands clasped together around Goat's back. He's all about the action.
Yksi is staying active underneath Goat, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yksi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goat sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yksi defending well though.
Yksi controlling the position well.
Yksi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yksi is controlling Goat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goat trying to control the action but Yksi is working from the bottom.
Yksi is controlling Goat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Yksi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yksi is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Goat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yksi is just riding it out for now. Goat eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Goat misses with the body kick
and Yksi counters with a straight right hand.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
Yksi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yksi lands a nice shot to the body.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch but Yksi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Goat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goat misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goat to the ground. Yksi is now in Goat's guard.#SUB#
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yksi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yksi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Goat has momentary wrist control but Yksi slips an elbow through the middle.
Yksi wants to pass the guard but Goat is keeping the position.#SUB#
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goat wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy.
Yksi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yksi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goat wants to control but Yksi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yksi is looking to advance position but Goat won't allow it.
Yksi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yksi controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Yksi can't control as he wanted to and Goat manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Goat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Goat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yksi pulls his head out easily.
Yksi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it.
Still in half guard, Yksi seems content to control.#SUB#
Goat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Goat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yksi pulls his head out easily.
Yksi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yksi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Goat trying to control but Yksi postures up.
Yksi works his way into full mount!
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yksi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Yksi landing strikes from the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Projekti Yksi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Goat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yksi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Yksi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yksi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yksi moves out of range as Goat strikes.
Yksi swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goat is looking to clinch.
Goat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yksi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Goat gets caught flat footed, as Yksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yksi defends it easily.
Goat wants to stand and escape but Yksi is having none of it.
Projekti Yksi has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Yksi wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yksi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yksi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yksi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yksi slips nicely into half guard.
Yksi trying to control the pace.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yksi is trying to control. Goat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yksi sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Goat actively working from the bottom here.
Yksi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yksi trying to mount his opponent but Goat defends it.
Yksi prevents Goat from improving his position.
Yksi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yksi 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. #SUB#
Goat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Goat trying to control here.
Yksi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yksi passes to side control.
Goat prevents Yksi from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
Projekti Yksi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goat gets back to half guard.
Yksi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Yksi trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
Yksi controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Projekti Yksi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yksi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Projekti Yksi!
During a confident post fight interview, Projekti Yksi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 31
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Goat drives through and clinches with Berber against the cage.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berber's elbow.
Goat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berber's elbow.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
Berber blocks an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Goat throws a head punch that misses.
Berber prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goat tries a body shot but Berber blocks it.
Berber blocks an elbow strike.
Goat blocks a body shot from Berber.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berber.
Berber misses with a body punch.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Goat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berber avoids the elbow strike from Goat, against the cage.
Berber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Berber shrugs off.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Berber prevents a body shot from Goat.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Berber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goat struggles to land a body shot inside as Berber controls his hands.
#T2#
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat tries to work over Berber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Berber.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
Berber misses with a punch to the body.
Berber pushes Goat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berber.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses. #T3#
Goat tries a body shot but Berber blocks it.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Goat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Berber working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Goat.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Berber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goat.
A shot in the inside from Berber.
Goat misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Goat fails to land.
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
#T4#
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!
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berber misses with a punch to the body.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Berber avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage.
Goat lands an elbow inside.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Goat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Goat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berber pinned against the cage. Berber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berber. Goat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berber is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Goat misses with a wild combination.
Goat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berber with a nice cross.
Goat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berber pinned against the cage. Berber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goat under the eye.
Goat thows a leg kick but Berber checks it
and Berber counters with a straight right hand.#T1##TD2#
Goat closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goat lands in his opponent's guard.
Goat advances to half guard.
Goat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berber tries to roll over but Goat keeps him under control.
Berber trying to control here.
Goat wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Berber uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Berber controls Goat momentarily but Goat frees himself.
Goat lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goat throwing strikes from guard but Berber blocks nicely.
Goat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berber working a defensive guard here.
Goat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Berber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goat.
Goat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goat cracks Berber with a solid left hand.
Goat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goat is working Berber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goat throwing strikes from guard but Berber blocks nicely. #T3#
Goat cracks Berber with a solid left hand.
Goat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goat passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goat landing a few strikes.
Berber is looking for a sweep.
Berber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Berber wants to control but Goat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Goat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baby Goat has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Berber is positioning himself well to prevent Goat advancing to mount.
Goat misses with a head shot. Berber uses the momentum to regain guard.
Goat trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Goat is in close to Berber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat is in close to Berber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berber 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baby Goat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Goat wants to clinch up but Berber keeps it at a distance.
Berber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Theodore Berber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goat throws a shot from downtown. Berber moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Goat clinches up against the cage.
Berber struggles to land a body shot inside as Goat controls his hands.
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berber.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Berber tries to work over Goat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a damaging elbow.
Goat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat takes a shot to the head.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Berber lands a nice shot to the body.
Berber tries a body shot but Goat blocks it.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat misses with the head strike.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Berber controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berber's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Berber lands a nice shot to the body.
Baby Goat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Goat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goat has a couple of punches blocked by Berber.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Berber blocks the elbow strike.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Berber in his tracks for a moment.
Berber misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berber's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Goat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berber avoids the elbow strike from Goat, against the cage.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Berber's defenses.
Berber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goat tries to throw a body punch but Berber avoids it by throwing Goat back against the cage. #T3#
Berber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berber fails to land.
Berber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goat tries to work over Berber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berber digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berber lands with a light punch inside.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berber working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Berber.
Theodore Berber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Berber 's eye.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berber avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber digs a right hand underneath Goat's ribcage. Goat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goat prevents a body shot from Berber.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Berber can't find room to land a body shot as Goat controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Berber swings wildly with an uppercut but Goat uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Goat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goat 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Goat! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Goat.
Nice sprawl there from Goat as Dennis shoots in.#TD#
Dennis gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goat sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dennis is trying to control. Goat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
Goat wants to get back to his feet.
Goat felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goat trying to control but Dennis postures up.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Goat gets back to full guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dennis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dennis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dennis trying to control but Goat is working from the bottom.
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Dennis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dennis has managed to get both his arms back between Goat's legs - danger averted.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goat trying to keep a closed guard but Dennis is proving a slippery customer.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dennis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dennis controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Goat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dennis is aware though and is defending well.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Goat controls Dennis momentarily but Dennis frees himself. #T3#
Dennis prevents Goat from getting back to his feet.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Goat has his foot on Dennis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennis works his way back into a safe position though.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis working some strikes from top position.
Dennis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Goat keeps moving.
Dennis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.
Goat trying to control the position.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dennis preventing the sweep. #T4#
Dennis landing some decent shots from guard.
Dennis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis cracks Goat with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Goat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dennis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goat for as long as he can get away with.
Dennis passes Goat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Dennis there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis is looking to advance position but Goat won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis 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##TD#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into Goat's guard.
Dennis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dennis distracts Goat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis is pushing down on Goat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goat is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goat can do to turn this around?
Goat wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat wants to improve his position but Dennis is controlling well.
Goat is trying to stand back up but Dennis is controlling him
Goat is trying to get back to full guard.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Goat's hands, connecting with Goat's forehead.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Goat is refusing to be controlled, as Dennis sits in half guard.
Goat tries to get to full guard but Dennis has control of the leg.
Dennis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dennis winds up and cracks Goat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dennis trying to pass the guard but Goat defending well.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.
Goat on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Goat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennis is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis wants to free his trapped foot but Goat is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions off his back.
Goat trying to control from the bottom.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis 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.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dennis controlling the action here.
Dennis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Dennis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dennis 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.
Well, if Dennis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dennis prevents Goat from improving his position.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goat keeps working.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dennis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Goat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dennis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dennis passes to side control. #T4#
Dennis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Dennis cracks Goat with a big elbow.
Goat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Goat takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goat is looking to regain half guard here but Dennis keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis working the ground and pound.
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!
Dennis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Goat!
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
Dennis breaks from Goat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dennis lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Goat throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dennis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dennis is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dennis lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Goat is rocked!
Dennis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goat is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him?
Dennis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dennis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goat being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Dennis lands a couple of digs.
Dennis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis works over Goat with some ground and pound from guard.
Dennis content to stall in guard here.
Goat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dennis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dennis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dennis stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Goat is looking for a triangle but Dennis pushes his legs off easily.
Goat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dennis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis is in close to Goat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dennis stays in close to Goat's body and controls the position.
Dennis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dennis landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.#SUB2#
Goat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Goat is trying to get back to half guard.
Dennis controls the position from side control.
Dennis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Goat some visible discomfort.
Goat prevents Dennis from moving into mount.
Goat is trying to escape the position but Dennis is controlling the position.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis is chipping away with strikes.
Dennis landing a few strikes.
Dennis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Dennis takes a little break here. Goat wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Goat wants to get back to his feet but Dennis drags him back down.
Goat being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Dennis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kemp Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dennis staying calm.
Goat is pushing Dennis's head away, looking to escape. Dennis manages to hold on to the position though.
Goat is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dennis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dennis controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 19
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Goat throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Goat pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Goat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Goat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Alexandre Santos has been cut.
Santos's coach down at Brazilian Brawlers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Santos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goat lands an elbow that stopped Santos in his tracks for a moment.
Goat lands a right hand.
Goat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Santos working hard to break the clinch.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos blocks a body shot from Goat.
Goat tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat can't find room to land a body shot as Santos controls the action.
Nice elbow from Goat.
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!
Goat lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Goat lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Goat tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Goat lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off. #ROC#Santos is rocked!
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Goat finish him?
Goat lands an elbow inside.
Goat creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Santos! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Goat.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Goat! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 12
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goat throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goat!
Goat manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Garcia stops Goat from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Goat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Goat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia lands a couple of digs.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia works over Goat with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.#T1#
Goat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcia cracks Goat with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Goat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Goat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Goat.#SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goat looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia is working Goat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Garcia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goat's head.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Goat working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goat is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Goat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB#
Goat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goat wants to control the position but Garcia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Goat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is nestled in close to Goat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia working Goat over with strikes.
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. Garcia connects with a nice short shot to Goat's temple. #T4#
Goat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Garcia has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goat working to try and regain half guard.
Goat wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Goat is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Goat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Goat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Goat avoids it well.
Goat throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Goat is defending well.
Goat is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goat to see if he's OK.
Goat is trying to work for a sweep but Garcia has mounted him!
Goat is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been informed that Garcia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia with good strikes from the mount here!#T1#
Garcia landing strikes from the mount.
Garcia working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Garcia lands a big elbow.
Goat tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Goat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Goat is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goat defending well though.
Goat is looking to escape.
Goat is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goat tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Goat is trying to stand.
Garcia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia throwing shots but Goat is blocking nicely. #T3#
Goat is looking to improve his position.
Goat is trying to control but Garcia passes into side control!
Garcia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goat wants to get back to his feet but Garcia drags him back down.
Goat is looking for a sweep.
Goat is trying to control Garcia's posture but Garcia avoids it.
Goat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Goat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Goat actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Goat is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia postures up and lands a big shot to Goat's brow. #SUB#
Goat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goat has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia stands up over Goat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goat working a defensive guard but Garcia passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
Goat gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Goat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Garcia avoids the head kick by Goat.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Goat misses.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Goat moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Goat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Goat's shoulder, as Goat tries to avoid the shot.
Goat is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
Goat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Goat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia striking from the bottom. #T1#
Garcia has hold of Goat's hands but Goat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Goat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Goat is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Goat working the head and body with strikes.
Goat working Garcia over with strikes.
Goat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andre Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goat trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Baby Goat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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. Goat connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Goat drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. #SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Goat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goat lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goat lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Goat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goat chips away with some ground and pound.
Goat is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Goat trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T3#
Goat postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goat trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Goat chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goat defends well.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goat wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Goat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Goat works to advance to full mount. Garcia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Goat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Garcia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Andre Garcia has been cut.
Goat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garcia?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Goat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Goat looking to secure an arm triangle but Garcia defends it well.
Andre Garcia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goat lands a big shot there that rocks Garcia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Goat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Garcia! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Martinez stuffs the takedown.
Goat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinez lands with a right hand.
Martinez jabs Goat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Goat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Goat clinches with his opponent.
Goat misses with some punches.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martinez is trying to maintain a safe position but Goat gets an underhook and turns Martinez into the cage.
Goat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Goat tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez avoiding damage.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T2#
Martinez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goat misses with a punch on the inside.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Martinez stalling in the clinch but Goat improves position.
Martinez effectively controlling the action here.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Martinez wants to stall.
Goat throws an elbow but it misses.
Goat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands a nice elbow.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Goat.
Goat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez trying to stall but Goat improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goat throws an elbow but misses.
Goat misses with a body punch.
Goat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Goat misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Goat.
Goat lands an elbow just above Martinez 's eye.
Goat misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Goat.
Martinez trying to land knees to the body.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez looking to stall.
Goat throws an elbow that misses.
Goat pushes off an throws an elbow but Martinez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goat throws a head punch that misses.
Goat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Martinez to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Goat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goat wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez cracks Goat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Martinez.
Goat tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
It looked like Martinez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goat.
Goat tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Marco Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goat throws a lazy right hand but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Goat misses
and Martinez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Martinez drops Goat with a beautiful combination! Goat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martinez is looking for the KO!#ROC#Goat is rocked!
Goat is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
#T1#
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goat is breathing heavily.
Goat takes one to the chin there.#KD#
Martinez lands a big uppercut and Goat crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Goat looks OK. Martinez waves Goat back to his feet!
Goat is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez lands a slapping body shot.
Goat seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Martinez cracks Goat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Goat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Martinez finish him?
Martinez scores with a body shot.
Martinez cracks Goat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Goat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Martinez pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Goat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Martinez!
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