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Event:
ICF Friday Fights 1
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Okami gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ian B counters with a stiff right hand.
Okami misses the jab.#CL2#
Ian B has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ian B is trying to drag Okami to the mat but Okami just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Okami tries to pull guard but Ian B forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ian B has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okami fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami tries to pull guard but Ian B won't allow it.
#TD#
Okami has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ian B uses from the top position. #T1#
Ian B trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ian B throws an elbow that misses. Okami uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ian B's guard. Nice move by Okami!#REVR##SUB#
Okami thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ian B can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okami controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ian B is keeping the position for now.
Okami advances position into side control!#T2#
Okami staying calm.
Okami seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ian B for as long as he can get away with.
Ian B gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Okami moves to back control. #T3##SUB#
Okami working for the choke.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet but Okami has full control of the position and if anything, Ian B has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Okami is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ian B won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Okami off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Okami! |
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Event:
ICF 1
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ian B to the mat! Ian B manages to get full guard.
Lewis stops Ian B from standing up.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Ian B is looking to stand up but Lewis isn't so interested in that idea.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ian B can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting. #T1##TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lewis 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.
Lewis throwing strikes from guard but Ian B blocks nicely.
Ian B should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ian B wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis misses with the combination.
Ian B takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis working the head with strikes. #T3##SU#
Lewis stands up and beckons Ian B to his feet. #TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Ian B is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ian B manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4##SUB#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Ian B defends easily.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ian B controls the pace.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Lewis wants to control but Ian B passes easily into half guard.
Ian B is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis wants to stand back up but Ian B manages to pass into side control.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lewis is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lewis tries to bench press Ian B off him but Ian B keeps the position.
Lewis is being controlled here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ian B has eaten all the pies!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Ian B is dominant here and he's now got Lewis's back!
Lewis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ian B controlling from the back.
Ian B has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
What can Lewis do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Lewis right now.
Lewis trying to control the action but Ian B just sinks the hooks in.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ian B controlling the positon.#T9#
Lewis is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ian B.
Lewis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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 Hoonie Lewis 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##TD#
Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Ian B is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ian B's guard.
Ian B wants to stand but Lewis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lewis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ian B looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ian B looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ian B! #REVB#
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ian B off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Ian B is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lewis misses with punches from the back.
Lewis is looking to control Ian B but Ian B is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ian B defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lewis's arms.
Ian B is trying to stand back up.
Lewis wants to control the position but Ian B frees himself and scrambles - Lewis manages to regain control in side control.
#SUB#
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ian B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.#SU#
Lewis decides to stand back up. #TD#
Lewis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ian B's half guard.#SU#
Lewis decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4##TD#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Hoonie Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ian B keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Ian B wants to stand and escape but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T5#
Lewis won't allow Ian B to get back to his feet. #SU#
Lewis stands up and waves to Ian B to follow him. #TD#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Ian B's guard.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T6#
Lewis trying to control the position but Ian B is working away.
Ian B wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lewis with the ground and pound but Ian B regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ian B doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis is looking to stall here but Ian B recovers full guard. #T7#
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis prevents Ian B from getting back to his feet.
Lewis postures up in Ian B's guard and throws a big left but Ian B blocks it. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lewis is looking to pass into half guard but Ian B pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ian B is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lewis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ian B has passed into half guard!
Ian B not doing much here.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Ian B is controlling him
#T9#
Ian B is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ian B is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis looking to control but instead Ian B has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoonie Lewis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Ian B moves out of range easily.
Ian B is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ian B can do to turn this around?
Lewis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ian B keeps working.
Ian B is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian B regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lewis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Ian B tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lewis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ian B knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lewis forces Ian B back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Ian B lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Ian B has control of the leg.
Ian B slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ian B engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lewis working a defensive guard but Ian B manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ian B gets to mount! Lewis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B content just to control the position here. #T5#
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B controlling from mount. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.#T7#
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ian B is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis wants to control but Ian B is having none of it.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
Lewis is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tochar Ian B really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ian B.
Ian B wants to counter with a clinch but Lewis pushes him away.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ian B is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ian B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lewis is trying to keep Ian B in close.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Lewis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ian B is now in half guard.
Lewis is looking to get back to full guard here but Ian B has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ian B slows the pace down.
Lewis trying his best to control but Ian B has mounted him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Ian B gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Ian B controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lewis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
Ian B controlling his opponent. #T5#
Lewis can't escape the position.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis wants to hold on but Ian B pushes him away.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Ian B has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Ian B controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ian B controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ian B.#T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Lewis is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lewis is trying to escape the mount.
Ian B takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Lewis tries to hold on but Ian B postures up.
Ian B controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tochar Ian B dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ian B manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ian B is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet - Ian B follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ian B enables Lewis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ian B manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Lewis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Crunch! Lewis slams his shin into Ian B's torso.#TD#
Ian B tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ian B is looking to escape.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis. #T2#
Ian B preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Ian B wants to stand up but Lewis is controlling him.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis trying to control but Ian B is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lewis looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ian B preventing the sweep.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ian B won't allow Lewis to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ian B tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Lewis feints and as Ian B raises his hands in defense, Lewis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ian B is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lewis is controlling him well.#T5#
Ian B avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lewis.
Lewis prevents Ian B from escaping the position.#SU#
Lewis stands up.
Lewis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Ian B holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis. #T6#
Lewis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ian B works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #SU#
Lewis decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ian B is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ian B pushes Lewis off looking to stand but Lewis dives back in and keeps control.
#T7#
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Ian B is working away.
Lewis is really struggling to control Ian B but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ian B regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lewis. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Ian B tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ian B leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T9#
Ian B is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lewis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ian B clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
Lewis controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoonie Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoonie Lewis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Mota fails with the takedown.
Ian B is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mota.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Mota shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ian B but Ian B pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ian B makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##CL2#
Mota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ian B tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ian B tries a body shot but Mota blocks it.
#TD#
Ian B gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mota trying to keep a closed guard but Ian B is proving a slippery customer.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ian B can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ian B throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Mota escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ian B gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ian B content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mota seems keen to control Ian B's posture.
Ian B sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ian B avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ian B trying to control but Mota is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ian B throwing strikes but missing.
Ian B throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mota working for a triangle but Ian B defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mota is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Mota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota looking to sit in guard and control but Ian B gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ian B trying to control the position from guard on top but Mota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ian B loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mota is trying to keep Ian B in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tochar Ian B 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#
Ian B slaps away a takedown attempt from Mota, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Mota shoots in and bounces Ian B off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota stays in close to Ian B's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mota 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.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian B might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mota with a nice head shot there.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ian B really is a fat lump.
Mota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ian B's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mota misses with a takedown attempt - Ian B sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ian B seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Mota tries to get set, Ian B tries to push him back and clinch up but Mota manages to avoid the attempt.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.#T3#
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
It looked like Ian B wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ian B displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mota.
Ian B is looking to counter punch.
Mota shoots for a double leg takedown but Ian B sprawls well. He's pushed Mota's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ian B gets tackled into the cage by Mota. Mota maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mota is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ian B is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mota to the mat. Mota regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mota controls Ian B momentarily but Ian B frees himself. #T4#
Ian B tries to free his leg and advance position but Mota is retaining full guard.
Ian B scoring with some ground and pound.
Mota 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ian B accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mota keeping full guard, as Ian B tries to pass. #ES2#
Mota scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mota is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ian B sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mota fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vitor Mota 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mota shoots in for a double leg but Ian B sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mota gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mota landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ian B prevents the takedown attempt.
Ian B lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Mota ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mota no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ian B throws a strike but Mota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota 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. #T1#
Mota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mota trying to control the position from guard on top but Ian B is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Mota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ian B works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Ian B is working an open guard so Mota takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Mota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ian B was covering up waiting for the punch and Mota finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Mota missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ian B swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mota throws a big right hand that misses.
Ian B utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mota wants to control from the top but Ian B keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mota fails with a takedown attempt.
Ian B was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tochar Ian B has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Mota.
Mota throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ian B's waist but Ian B gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mota off to one side.
Mota shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ian B sprawls well. Ian B wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mota gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mota shoots in looking for a takedown. Ian B tries to sprawl out of it but Mota keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ian B manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mota looks for a takedown but Ian B sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ian B misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Mota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mota has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mota! |
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