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Event:
MMAH 78
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Fiolario avoids the head kick by Jordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Fiolario misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
Fiolario swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fiolario defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Fiolario into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jordan shoots for a takedown but Fiolario saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fiolario throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiolario swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buccio Fiolario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan walks into a straight right hand from Fiolario.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiolario misses with a body shot.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC#Jordan is rocked!
Fiolario misses with a wild combination.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fiolario finish him?
We've been told by Fiolario's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fiolario is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Jordan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jordan is out cold! Fiolario holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buccio Fiolario!
Buccio Fiolario thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAH 77
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches up with Stoic, looking for a takedown. Jordan pushes Stoic against the cage but Stoic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stoic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jordan.
Stoic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Jordan pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jordan holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoic stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.#SUB2#
Jordan is looking for a triangle but Stoic pushes his legs off easily.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jordan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stoic being controlled here momentarily.
Jordan is trying to control the position but Stoic postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T1#
Stoic being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stoic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jordan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Stoic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jordan to the mat! Jordan manages to get full guard.
Jordan pushes Stoic off and gets back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Stoic prevents the takedown attempt.
Stoic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stoic stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Stoic around his waist. Stoic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Stoic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Stoic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stoic lands a head kick. Jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoic sprawls well. Stoic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Stoic throws a big counter combination but Jordan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stoic avoids it really well and circles away.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoic tries to bum rush Jordan with a series of wild strikes but Jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to avoid it but Jordan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stoic to the ground. Stoic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stoic misses with a head kick.
Jordan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.
Stoic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jordan is fending him off so far but Stoic persists. Nope, Jordan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Jordan moves into the clinch.
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 Andrei Stoic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stoic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jordan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoic as he avoids it easily.
Stoic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jordan counters with a series of strikes. Stoic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jordan gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Stoic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan throws a series of punches but Stoic avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Stoic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jordan.#TD2#
Jordan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stoic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jordan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stoic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Stoic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Stoic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Jordan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stoic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoic tries to land knees in the clinch but Jordan avoids the damage to the body.
Jordan is pushing Stoic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
Jordan fails to pull guard.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Stoic manages to break the clinch.
Stoic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoic wants it to stay on the feet.
Stoic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stoic lands a high kick!
Stoic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jordan goes for a double leg but Stoic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stoic continues to drive forward.#T4##TD#
Stoic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jordan's guard.#SUB2#
Jordan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jordan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stoic 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.#SU2#
Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jordan clinches with his opponent.
Stoic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jordan is defending well for now.
Jordan misses with an elbow over the top.
Jordan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jordan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stoic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Andrei Stoic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stoic jumps guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jordan is trying to pull guard but Stoic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoic up against the cage.#T1#
Stoic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but Stoic has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Jordan jumps guard.
Stoic wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is pulling down on Stoic's head. It's preventing any offense from Stoic, at least for the moment.
Stoic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jordan has control of Stoic's left arm, preventing Stoic from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stoic wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan dives in and grabs Stoic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stoic pushes down on Jordan's head and hops out.#T3##TD2#
Jordan feints and as Stoic raises his hands in defense, Jordan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoic is retaining full guard.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing.
Jordan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Jordan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stoic shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrei Stoic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stoic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jordan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jordan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Jordan stuffs the takedown.
Jordan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soprano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
Soprano tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soprano fails with the takedown
and Jordan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Soprano is rocked!
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Soprano jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Soprano around his waist. Soprano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Soprano is trying to pull guard but Jordan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soprano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jordan smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Jordan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Soprano looks to move to half guard but instead Jordan has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB2#
Jordan swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soprano is now in Jordan's guard. A big mistake from Jordan there, giving up the dominant position!
Soprano wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Soprano won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Soprano stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Soprano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Soprano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jordan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Soprano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soprano passes into half guard. #SUB#
Soprano is working for a submission of some sort.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan is doing well to control the position and prevent Soprano from advancing to side control.#ES2#
Jordan has one foot on Soprano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Jordan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jordan wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Soprano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jordan to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Soprano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordan defends well.
Jordan landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Soprano working for a triangle but Jordan defends it easily.
Jordan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soprano wants to hit a sweep here but Jordan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soprano there! #T4#
Soprano is trying desperately to improve position.
Soprano regains half guard.#SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano wants to improve his position but Jordan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Soprano actively working from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Jordan seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jordan works Soprano's body with a nice hook.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Soprano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soprano lands in his opponent's guard.
Jordan wriggles free and stands up.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Jordan.
Jordan tries to clinch but Soprano moves out of range.
Soprano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordan tries to avoid it but Soprano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordan to the ground. Jordan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Jordan instigates a clinch.
Soprano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jordan's efforts to push away.#TD#
Soprano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jordan uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Soprano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jordan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB#
Soprano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Jordan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soprano, up you get!
Soprano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jordan counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Soprano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jordan is trying to defend but Soprano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jordan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Soprano shoots and misses #CL2#
and Jordan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jordan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soprano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jordan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Soprano to the mat. Soprano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2##SUB#
Soprano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jordan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jordan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jordan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jordan wants to pass the guard but Soprano is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Soprano has his feet on Jordan's thighs here. He's pushed Jordan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jordan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulie Soprano! |
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