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Event:
UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Dantes blocks a leg kick.
Bond throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Bond.
Bond throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dantes! But no joy.
Bond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Bond.
Dantes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dantes fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bond misses with a head kick.
Dantes blocks a head kick by Bond.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dantes.#T1#
Bond throws a leg kick but Dantes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bond. Bond obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes looks to throw the jab but Bond is out of range.
Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bond.
Bond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Dantes misses the target.
It appears Bond was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dantes.
Dantes blocks a head kick by Bond.
A nice side step and Dantes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dantes misses with an uppercut. Bond saw that one coming.
Bond is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Bond throws a leg kick that misses.
Dantes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bond throws a solid leg kick but Dantes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bond.
Dantes checks a leg kick.
Dantes jabs Bond right on the nose. Bond blinks but takes it well.
Bond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dantes throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Bond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dantes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dantes lands with a shot to the body.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws out a counter right but Bond avoids it with no problem.
Dantes scores with the left hand. Bond knows he should have avoided that one.
Bond misses with a looping left.
Bond throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
A low kick lands for Bond.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bond tries to score with a low kick but Dantes moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dantes.
Dantes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Bond lands with a slapping head kick.
Bond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dantes is looking for the big counter here.
Dantes throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond.
Bond thows a leg kick but Dantes checks it
and Dantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Bond is rocked!
Dantes throws an overhand right that drops Bond like a sack of potatoes! Dantes dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmond Dantes made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bond as Chabot shoots in.
Bond connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense.
Chabot blocks a head kick by Bond.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Chabot checks a low kick from Bond.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bond circles away.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Bond thumps Chabot with a low kick.
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bond. No joy for Chabot on that attempt.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side. #TD2#
Chabot fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bond sprawls well initially but Chabot persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Chabot content to control rather than advance.
Bond moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Bond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Bond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Chabot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bond. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chabot showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chabot won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
Chabot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bond trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
Bond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chabot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bond looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Bond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chabot advances to half guard.
Well, if Chabot 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.
#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.#SUB#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.
Chabot controlling the action here.
Bond gets full guard.
Bond trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bond 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#
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Bond fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chabot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Bond moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bond's waist but Bond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond tried to score with a low kick but Chabot checks it.
Bond with a nice calf kick.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Bond throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ernest Chabot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Chabot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Chabot 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.#T1#
Bond manages to get back to half guard.
Chabot is pressing down on Bond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bond is holding on for now.
Chabot not doing much here.
Bond tries to get to full guard but Chabot has control of the leg.
Bond is working hard here to advance position.
Bond is trying to control but Chabot passes into side control!
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bond tries to bench press Chabot off him but Chabot keeps the position.
Bond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chabot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bond wants to get back to full guard.
Bond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chabot controlling the pace.
Bond is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chabot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chabot's back!
Ernest Chabot has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Chabot defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bond's arms.
Bond controlling from the back.
Chabot tries to escape but Bond has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Bond is looking for the choke from the back position but Chabot is controlling his hands well.
Chabot prevents Bond from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Chabot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4##SUB#
Bond is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Bond looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Bond looking to break Chabot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chabot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bond will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Chabot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bond gets his way!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bond dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Chabot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Bond as Chabot shoots in.
Bond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Bond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chabot blocks a head kick by Bond.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Bond shows good takedown defense.
Matt Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Chabot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Chabot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chabot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chabot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB#
Bond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chabot is aware though and is defending well.
Chabot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bond keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass. #SUB#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chabot passes into side control.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chabot tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bond tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chabot presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chabot moves to the back.
Chabot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bond.#T3#
Bond can't escape the position.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Bond rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Chabot controlling well, preventing Bond from escaping the position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
I would not like to be Bond right now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chabot.
Bond wants to escape the position.
Chabot is not going to allow Bond to sit and survive in this position.
What can Bond do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bond can't escape the position.
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Bond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chabot is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bond up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bond 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Bond! |
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Event:
UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Tavares throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Bond looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Bond just gets out of the way.
Bond scoring well with a low kick there.
Bond misses with a low kick.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tavares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares throwing a counter right hand but Bond manages to avoid it.
Bond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tavares is out of range and Bond settles back down.
It looked like Tavares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bond.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Tavares as he connects with a hook.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves out of range as Bond throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Bond motions for Tavares to come forward. Bond throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tavares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bond.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bond feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bond lands a head kick. Tavares smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Tavares scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tavares lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
A solid body kick from Bond.
A head kick misses from Bond.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares misses with a few strikes there.
Matt Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bond throws a body kick that misses
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond connects with a leg kick.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Bond's ribs.
Bond misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tavares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Bond misses with a low kick.
Tavares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bond throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
No joy there for Tavares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tavares backing away here, and Bond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Bond saw that one coming.
Bond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
Tavares lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavares works Bond's body with a nice hook.
Tavares takes a swing at Bond's ribcage but misses.
Bond slips a straight right by Tavares.#T3#
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tavares is looking to counter punch.
Bond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Bond.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Bond slips the punch.#T4#
Tavares throws a right and a left that Bond avoids nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Tavares down.
Tavares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond throws a low kick but Tavares moves out of range easily.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Bond avoids nicely.
Tavares avoids the head kick by Bond.
Bond goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bond looks to throw a body kick
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares's corner calls for a 1-2. Tavares obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bond throws a push kick but Tavares slaps the foot to one side.
Bond throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavares connects with a jab.
Bond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
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 Michael Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
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#
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Bond.
We've been informed that Bond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares misses the jab.
Bond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavares. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Bond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bond there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tavares. That did some damage!
Bond misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bond slips under a jab from Tavares.
Good exchange - Tavares coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bond.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Bond off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bond.
Bond takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tavares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tavares.
Bond has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bond there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Tavares wants to slow Bond down by chopping away at his legs.
Tavares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Michael Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Tavares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bond feints a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Bond throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond throws a head kick that misses
and Tavares counters with a three punch combo that has Bond backing up. Bond nods at Tavares to acknowledge the strikes.
Bond with the inside leg kick.
Bond throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tavares.
Tavares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bond doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Tavares scores with the left hand. Bond knows he should have avoided that one.
Tavares throws a jab when Bond was well out of range.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bond throws a front kick that sends Tavares stumbling back into the cage.
Bond lands with a kick to the temple. Tavares shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bond lands with a slapping head kick.
Bond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tavares's sensitive parts.
Bond slips a jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond. #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!
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Bond thinks about the counter body kick.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Bond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tavares avoids a kick to the body.
Bond throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Tavares.
Bond misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Bond misses
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Tavares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
That's time! Tavares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bond throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tavares throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Tavares lands a slapping body shot.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bond throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bond slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares backing away here, and Bond unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond lands a leg kick that knocks Tavares off balance momentarily.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.
Tavares throws a right hand that Bond ducks under and follows up with a left that Bond also avoids with ease.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bond misses with a hook
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bond shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tavares misses with the combination.
Tavares clobbers Bond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Bond misses with a head kick.
Tavares misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with an inside leg kick.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond connects with a high kick. #T2#
Bond feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
Bond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bond connects with a solid leg kick.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Bond is out of range.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bond scores with a spinning back kick!
Bond slips under a jab.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick by Bond misses
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bond.
Bond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick.
Bond avoids the body shot from Tavares.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bond.
Bond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bond is looking to chop away at Tavares's legs.
Bond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Bond bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Bond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bond blocks a jab.
Bond misses with a head kick.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bond delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Bond is looking to land body kicks.
Bond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Bond counters with a solid body kick.
Bond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bond misses with a head kick.
It looked like Tavares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
Matt Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Bond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Tavares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 47: Santoro v Galvarino II
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Arrms fails with the takedown.
Bond leaves Arrms with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bond only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arrms fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bond defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arrms.
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Bond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bond stalls. #TD#
Arrms turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bond tries to improve position but can't.
Bond is trying to control Arrms's posture but Arrms avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms grinds an elbow into Bond's temple.
Bond struggling a bit here.
Arrms cracks Bond with a big elbow. #T1#
Bond is looking to regain half guard here but Arrms keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bond is trying to control Arrms's posture but Arrms avoids it.
Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bond to see if he's OK.
Arrms controlling from side mount.
Arrms trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions off his back.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arrms is taking a breather. Bond 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Bond regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Arrms with a nice head shot there.
Bond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Arrms is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Arrms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arrms is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Bond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard.
Arrms sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bond's guard.
Arrms is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bond reverses the position - he's now on top in Arrms's guard.
Arrms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arrms pulls Bond in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bond won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Arrms dives in for a single leg takedown but Bond sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bond can't find room to land a body shot as Arrms controls the action.
#TD#
Arrms lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arrms trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Bond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arrms gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bond being controlled here, momentarily.
Arrms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bond's head.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Arrms is working Bond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Bond had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arrms defends it easily.
Arrms stays in close to Bond's body and controls the position.
Bond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arrms working some strikes from top position.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arrms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Bond has his foot on Arrms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arrms works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arrms passes Bond's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arrms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bond wants to control but Arrms is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arrms trying to mount his opponent but Bond defends it.
Arrms sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bond is positioning himself well to prevent Arrms advancing to mount.
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. Arrms connects with a nice short shot to Bond's temple.
Bond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bond controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arrms is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Still in half guard, Arrms seems content to control.
Arrms slips a nice elbow through Bond's hands, connecting with Bond's forehead.#SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arrms is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.
Bond taking some punishment here, with Arrms in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arrms is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Arrms 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arrms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bond tries to avoid it but Arrms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bond to the ground. Bond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arrms shoots in looking for a takedown but Bond manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arrms's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bond is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bond throws a head kick but Arrms moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arrms or perhaps it was just good defense by Bond, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arrms tries for a takedown but Bond sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arrms shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bond as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Arrms closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bond gets back to half guard.
Bond trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up.
Arrms working Bond over with strikes. #T1#
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.
Arrms seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond is looking to improve his position.
Arrms winds up and cracks Bond with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arrms trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
Arrms lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arrms lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Bond trying to hold on to Arrms's head to control him but Arrms postures up.
Bond wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arrms is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bond has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Arrms is working for a kimura but Bond is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bond manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Bond keeping moving, preventing Arrms from controlling successfully.
Bond working a defensive guard but Arrms passes into half guard.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Bond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bond is positioning himself well to prevent Arrms advancing to mount.
Bond is refusing to be controlled, as Arrms sits in half guard.
Arrms is thwarting Bond's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arrms wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Arrms is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Arrms.
Arrms working the head and body with strikes.
Bond is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arrms scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bond trying to control here.
Arrms perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taekn Arrms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arrms, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms! |
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Event:
UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Miele rushes Bond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miele.
#TD2#
Bond jumps into guard, dragging Miele to the mat.
#SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bond trying to control here.
Miele controlling the action here.#T1#
Miele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele wants to take a breather but Bond is having none of it.
Bond is trying to control but can't.
Miele is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bond looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Miele pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Miele looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bond wants to hold on but Miele pushes him away.
Bond tries to reverse the position but Miele maintains control.
Bond tries to lock up and control but Miele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bond tries to improve his position but instead Miele has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Bond as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Miele!
Bond covering up well under a series of strikes from Miele.
Bond looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miele.
#T3#
Miele controlling well, preventing Bond from escaping the position.
Bond prevents Miele from getting a body triangle.
Bond can't escape the position.
Miele looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miele's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Miele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been informed that Bond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bond tries to escape the position.
Miele is trying to stick to Bond's back but Bond is turning into Miele. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miele's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bond.
Bond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miele manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Miele trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Miele stopping the sweep attempt from Bond.
Miele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bond 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.#SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miele has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bella Miele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Miele moves into the clinch successfully.
Bond tries to pull guard but Miele won't allow it.
#TD#
Miele jumps guard and drags Bond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miele working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bond is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miele has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bella Miele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Miele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Bond works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bond moves to back control. #SUB2#
Bond is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miele won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bond off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Bond! |
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Event:
UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands a jab.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bond.
Bond buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Bond defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Bond walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bond.
Bond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond is looking to land body kicks.
Bond takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Bond avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Bond throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
Bond lands a front kick.
Bond plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Yuri Petrov has been cut.
Petrov throws a hook but Bond blocks it.
Bond slips under a jab from Petrov .
Petrov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBond.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Bond saw that one coming.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Bond.
Bond scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bond is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Bond blocks a jab.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bond - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bond. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice leg kick from Bond, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Bond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Petrov .
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov . That did some damage!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Petrov backs away, Bond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Bond drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bond swinging wildly here.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Bond lets loose with a powerful body kick. Petrov will feel that in the morning.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Bond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bond.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
Bond quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov .
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov .
Bond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bond.
Bond blocks a jab.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Bond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Bond is out of range.
Bond with a nice calf kick.
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!
Bond slips under a jab.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a counter combo.
Bond throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bond with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
Bond scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bond lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Bond.
Bond walks into a straight right hand from Petrov .
Bond ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Petrov 's cut.
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#
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bond walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Jab by Petrov .
Bond misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Petrov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov .
Bond is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bond.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Bond.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
As Petrov backs away, Bond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bond moves out of range as Petrov strikes.#KD#
Bond lands a big head kick that sends Petrov tumbling to the mat! Bond takes a step backwards and waves Petrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!#T1#
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov .
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
Petrov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bond.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Bond with a nice calf kick.
Bond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov 's sensitive parts.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bond lands a front kick.
Look low, kick high! Bond uses the oldest trick in the book to send Petrov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bond is absolutely delighted - when Petrov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Bond! |
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Event:
UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Astasius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astasius looks to land a combination but Bond avoids it well.
Astasius looks to land a left hand but Bond moved out of range nicely.
As Astasius backs off Bond throws a huge counter combo but Astasius manages to avoid it all.
Bond slips a jab from Astasius.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bond.
A quick step to the side and Astasius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astasius misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Bond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD2#
Bond jumps into guard, dragging Astasius to the mat.
Bond tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Astasius postures up and lands a big shot to Bond's brow.
Astasius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Astasius postures up.
Astasius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bond 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.
Bond is adopting a defensive guard.
Astasius throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Astasius looking to sit in guard and control but Bond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bond pushes down on Astasius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bond seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Astasius is looking for a sweep. Bond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astasius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astasius throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Astasius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Bond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Astasius 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.
Astasius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bond trying to control the position here.
Astasius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Astasius postures up and lands a big shot to Bond's brow. #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.
Astasius postures up in Bond's guard and throws a big left but Bond blocks it.
Astasius wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
Astasius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Astasius from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bond has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Astasius should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bond has tightened it up now! Astasius should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Bond! |
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