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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1# Ines throws an overhand right that lands on Inman's shoulder, as Inman tries to avoid the shot. Inman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ines doesn't seem bothered though. Inman misses with a body shot.
Inman throws out a loose jab but Ines uses good head movement to avoid it. Inman lands with a nice body punch. #TD2# Ines looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ines controlling from the top position. Inman working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ines controlling from the top position. #T1# Inman controlling Ines's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Inman looking for a sweep. Not yet Inman, not yet. #SUB# Inman working for a triangle but Ines defends it easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Inman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Inman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Inman wants it to stay on the feet. Inman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Inman misses with a hook
#TD2# and Ines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Inman's guard. Ines postures up.
Ines trying to control the position from guard on top but Inman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Inman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ines slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Ines throws a big right hand that misses. Ines looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ines accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Inman 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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Inman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ines. Inman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ines.
Ines takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ines just misses with a punch to the body.
Inman throws a nice looking combination but Ines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Inman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Inman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Inman throws a lazy right hand but Ines sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ines swings for the body but Inman moves out of range.
Inman looks to land a left hand but Ines moved out of range nicely. Inman misses with a looping left. Inman misses with the combination.
#T4# Inman takes a swing at Ines's ribcage but misses. Inman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ines.
Ines is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Inman moves out of range of the strikes. Inman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ines doesn't seem bothered though. Ines looks to score with a jab to the body but Inman is just out of range. Inman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ines was well out of range. Poor timing from Inman. Inman moves away from the strike by Ines. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ines throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ines tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ines.#TD2# Ines closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Inman's guard. Inman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Inman keeping full guard, as Ines tries to pass. Ines in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ines sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Van Ines will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Inman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ines. Inman ducks under a wild hook from Ines. Ines missing with a left hand there. Inman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Inman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Inman cracks Ines with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Inman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ines lands with a straight right. Inman didn't see that one coming. Ines misses with a wild body shot. Ines throws a poor cross that misses
and Ines takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Inman ducks under a wild hook from Ines. Ines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inman counters with a stiff right hand. Inman throws a body punch but Ines moves out of range. Ines swings for the body but Inman moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Inman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. 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! Inman scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Ines is rocked! Inman throws a monster overhand right that drops Ines! Inman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WP Inman! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1# Ines connects with the punch. Ines throws a sloppy body shot
and Spooner counters with a flying knee. Nice. #KD2# Spooner lands a big head kick that sends Ines tumbling to the mat! Spooner takes a step backwards and waves Ines back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ines is rocked! Ines throws the left hand but Spooner avoids the punch easily. Oh Ines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ines throws a good cross that connects.
Ines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ines misses with a looping right. Spooner throws a fast counter high kick but Ines manages to duck under it in time. Ines seems to have got his legs back now. The fight stays on the outside here - Spooner looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Spooner blocks a head kick by Ines.
Ines looks for the body kick but Spooner saw that one coming. Spooner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Spooner avoids the body shot from Ines.
#TD# Ines closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Ines controlling the position. Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1# Ines misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Spooner tries to escape but Ines is in control. Ines controlling the position. Ines lands a nice forearm strike. Ines sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spooner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ines misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ines controls the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ines working the ground and pound from side control. Spooner is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Spooner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2# Spooner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ines. An elbow from Ines crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control. Check out the look on Ines's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. We've been hearing good reports from Ines's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Ines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Ines happy to just control the position for now. Spooner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ines scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spooner to see if he's OK.#T3# Spooner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ines asserts his dominance and retains side control. Spooner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spooner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ines happy to just control the position for now. Ines connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spooner some visible discomfort.
Ines is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spooner's shoulder. That is not cool. Spooner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ines has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Ines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spooner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ines throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Spooner wants to get back to his feet.#T4# Ines in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Ines controlling the position from side mount. Ines misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Ines lands some shots froms side control. Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Ines throwing shots but missing, from side control. Ines working the head and body with strikes. Spooner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Spooner is letting Ines control him for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Ines dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# A shot to the body from Ines misses and Spooner counters with a big head kick but Ines shrugs it off. Spooner tries to clinch up. Spooner moves out of range of the leg kick from Ines. Spooner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ines sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ines. Spooner does a little dance to reset his feet. Ines looks to throw the jab but Spooner is out of range. Ines looks to throw the jab but Spooner is out of range. Ines throws a body punch but Spooner moves out of range. A jab from Ines finds it's way through Spooner's defenses. Spooner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spooner misses with a head kick.
Ines throws an overhand right that lands on Spooner's shoulder, as Spooner tries to avoid the shot. Spooner throws a counter combo. Ines looks to score with a jab to the body but Spooner is just out of range. Ines darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1# Spooner throws a sloppy head kick and Ines moves out of range easily. Ines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spooner on the side of the head. Ines misses with a body shot.
#TD# Ines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spooner sprawls well initially but Ines persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Spooner wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Ines has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spooner defend it? Ines steps over the head and cranks it - Spooner is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ines!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Van Ines! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 18
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1# Ines swings for the body but Sixteenthethird moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sixteenthethird. Ines ducks under a wild hook from Sixteenthethird. Ines has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A telegraphed right hand from Sixteenthethird misses the target. And Ines tries to counter it with a takedown but Sixteenthethird pushes his down on his head and steps out. Sixteenthethird smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ines uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sixteenthethird. Ines uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sixteenthethird.
Sixteenthethird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sixteenthethird avoids the head kick by Ines.
Sixteenthethird misses the shot to the body. #TD# Ines gets caught napping as Sixteenthethird dives in and scores a takedown. Ines manages to retain guard.#ROC#Ines is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sixteenthethird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ines works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Sixteenthethird wants to stand but Ines has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Sixteenthethird pushing down on Ines's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Sixteenthethird trying to control from Ines's half guard. Ines has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1# Sixteenthethird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sixteenthethird wanted to stand there but Ines had control of the position. Ines tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sixteenthethird trying to control the position from guard on top but Ines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ines tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Sixteenthethird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sixteenthethird has managed to get both his arms back between Ines's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Ines is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ines tries to land a sweep but no joy. Sixteenthethird looking to pass the guard. Ines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2# Ines working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sixteenthethird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sixteenthethird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Ines escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sixteenthethird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3# Sixteenthethird passes Ines's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ines has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sixteenthethird is working away from the top position though. Ines manages to get to full guard.
Sixteenthethird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ines works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ines wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# 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. Sixteenthethird wants to control from the top but Ines keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ines throws a looping overhand right but Sixteenthethird ducks down to avoid it. A jab from Sixteenthethird misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Sixteenthethird. Ines does a little dance to reset his feet. Sixteenthethird connects with a jab. A swing and a miss from Sixteenthethird. Ines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ines is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sixteenthethird swings widly with a right hand
and Ines counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Robo Sixteenthethird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sixteenthethird moves out of range as Ines strikes. Sixteenthethird scores with a nice head shot. Ines staying out of range there. Ines with the counter takedown but Sixteenthethird avoids it easily. Ines throws the left hand but Sixteenthethird avoids the punch easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The fighters circling - Sixteenthethird throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ines is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Sixteenthethird throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Ines looks winded! Sixteenthethird throws a hook to the side of Ines's head but Ines sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sixteenthethird fakes the body blow, causing Ines to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ines goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robo Sixteenthethird! During a confident post fight interview, Robo Sixteenthethird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 14
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Ines scores with a takedown into Inman's guard. Inman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Inman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ines controls the pace. Ines stands and throws Inman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB# Ines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Inman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ines moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Ines working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB# Ines is trying to get an arm triangle but Inman is defending well. Sloppy strikes there by Ines.#SUB# Ines goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Inman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ines but great work by Inman. Ines is looking for a sweep. Ines is working hard here to advance position. Ines struggling a bit here. Ines is looking for a sweep.#T2# Ines wants to control but Inman postures up. Ines tries to bench press Inman off him but Inman keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ines manages to work his way to half guard, despite Inman's best efforts. Ines wants to get back to full guard but Inman has passed into side control. Ines parries the strikes from Inman easily there. Inman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ines to escape.
#T3# Ines tries to bench press Inman off him but Inman keeps the position. Ines keeps Inman under control for a moment. Ines is trying to get back to half guard. Inman landing strikes. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ines tries to bench press Inman off him but Inman keeps the position. Inman controls the position. Ines manages to get back to half guard. Inman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Inman winds up and cracks Ines with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Ines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ines wants to sweep here but Inman controlling him for the moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Van Ines will probably get the nod. 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# Inman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ines back to the cage. Inman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Inman scores with a nice strike. WP Inman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Inman lands a head shot. Inman scores with a one two! Ines had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Ines is rocked! Inman has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ines looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Oh Ines is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Inman lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ines misses with a hook to the body
and Inman counters with a huge left! Ines is in big trouble! He's backing up but Inman isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ines from any more damage. A dominating finish by Inman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WP Inman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1# Norman throws a hook to the side of Ines's head but Ines sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ines avoids a kick to the body.
Ines slips a jab and a cross from Norman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ines, which made it look bad. A nice side step and Ines releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Norman shoots for a takedown but Ines saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Norman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ines swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ines misses with a looping left. Norman slips under a jab. Norman is looking to counter the offense by Ines and move into the clinch.#T1# Norman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ines. Norman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Norman defends it well. Norman fails with a takedown attempt. Norman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ines manages to avoid it. No luck for Norman with that takedown attempt. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Norman shoots in for a takedown but Ines shows good takedown defense. Ines avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ines! But no joy. Norman fails with the takedown#TD2# and Ines counters with a single leg into guard. Norman didn't expect that. Norman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ines is one step ahead there. Norman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ines's guard. #REVR# Ines has Norman pulled in close to control his posture. Ines looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norman is one step ahead there. #T3# Norman being controlled here momentarily. Ines looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ines wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ines's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ines keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully. Ines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Norman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ines is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Norman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Norman won't allow Ines to sweep him here. #SUB2# Norman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ines has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Norman is looking to defend but Ines has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Norman! Ines pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Norman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Van Ines! |
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