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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Brlacher moves away from the strike by Metal.
Metal takes a swing at Brlacher's ribcage but misses.
Brlacher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Metal misses.
Brlacher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metal.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal missing with a left hand there. Brlacher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metal throws a jab but it's blocked by Brlacher.
Metal misses with a hook.
Brlacher ducks under a wild hook from Metal.
Brlacher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metal sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brlacher closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Metal is not content to let Brlacher control the position.
Brlacher wants to pass to mount but Metal is defending the position. #T1#
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working.
Metal trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brlacher is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Brlacher wants to take a breather but Metal is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brlacher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metal keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brlacher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metal.
Brlacher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metal lands a nice hook to Brlacher's body. Brlacher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metal's back!#T3#
Metal trying to get back to his feet but Brlacher is in full control for now.
Will Brlacher go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Metal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brlacher off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Brlacher is really struggling to control Metal but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Brlacher patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brlacher controls the position.
Metal tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brlacher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Brlacher is looking for the choke from the back position but Metal is controlling his hands well.
Brlacher struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brlacher is trying to control but Metal is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Metal wants to control but Brlacher is having none of it.
Brlacher misses with some ground and pound and Metal recovers position to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Debt Metal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Metal slaps away a takedown attempt from Brlacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Metal misses.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
#TD2#
Metal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brlacher taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Brlacher tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Metal has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brlacher is squirming around, avoiding Metal's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Metal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brlacher is working to get back to half guard.
Metal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brlacher's face.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Metal looking to finish Brlacher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brlacher!
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brlacher is trying desperately to improve position.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Brlacher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brlacher is not content to let Metal control the position.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#T3##SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Metal is trying to control. Brlacher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brlacher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brlacher punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brlacher actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brlacher is pressing down on Metal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Brlacher's brow.
Metal forces his way into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brlacher moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Brlacher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Metal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brlacher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brlacher is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brlacher was well out of range. Poor timing from Metal.
Metal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brlacher moves away.
Brlacher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metal manages to circle out of the way.
Metal scores with a jab.
Metal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brlacher.
Metal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Brlacher is just out of range.
Debt Metal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal swings for the body but Brlacher moves out of range.
Brlacher feinted with a counter takedown.
Brlacher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brlacher manages to avoid it.
Metal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brlacher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brlacher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
#TD2#
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brlacher tries to bench press Metal off him but Metal keeps the position.
Metal looks up at the clock and then as Brlacher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Metal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Brlacher tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T2#
Brlacher is looking for a sweep.
Brlacher manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Brlacher tries to roll over but Metal keeps him under control.
Metal winds up and cracks Brlacher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brlacher is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Metal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brlacher keeps working.
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. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Brlacher's temple.
Metal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Brlacher is looking for a sweep. Metal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brlacher on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Brlacher looking for submissions off his back.
Brlacher wants to get back to full guard but Metal has passed into side control.
Brlacher tries to buck Metal off but Metal is having none of it.
Metal taking a break here but Brlacher is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Metal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Metal there. #SUB#
Brlacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Metal is nestled in close to Brlacher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Brlacher is rocked!
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Oh Brlacher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brlacher is looking to get back to full guard here but Metal has managed to pass to side control instead.
Metal working the ground and pound from side control.
Brlacher seems a little lost for a moment, as Metal dominates the positioning.
Metal scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brlacher is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Metal can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 63: Camacho v Wilder
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Metal scores with a hook to the body. Barrett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
Barrett changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metal misses with a body shot.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metal.
Metal misses with a straight left.
Barrett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Metal finds it's way through Barrett's defenses.
Metal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrett's head backwards.
Metal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Barrett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Metal's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Metal manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Metal is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barrett can't fight it off and eventually Metal manages to take the fight to the floor. Barrett looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Metal throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal 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.
Metal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Metal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metal's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Metal.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Metal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metal looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Barrett tries to counter with a takedown but Metal is quick to defend against it.
Metal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Metal jabs at Barrett's body.
Metal lands the left hand.
Metal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metal lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrett is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Metal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barrett sprawls well initially but Metal persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Metal 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.
Metal winds up and cracks Barrett with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Barrett taking some punishment here, with Metal in his half guard.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metal seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal is nestled in close to Barrett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Metal looking to score a takedown here. Barrett is defending well but Metal drives through and ends up in Barrett's guard.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal content to stall in guard here.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metal works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Metal with shots to the head and body - Barrett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Metal with the ground and pound from mount.
Metal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Metal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metal scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barrett?
Metal lands with some strikes.
Metal controlling the position easily from mount.
Metal with a couple of short strikes.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Metal fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Metal looking to finish Barrett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barrett!
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metal on the ground.
Metal with shots to the head and body - Barrett looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrett is bucking up trying to escape but Metal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Metal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metal landing strikes from the mount and Barrett is in trouble!
Metal lands a big elbow. #ROC2#Barrett is rocked!
A big strike lands for Metal! That's really hurt Barrett and he's turned his back - Metal keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Metal jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 52: Puro v Greene
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Zukowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD#
Zukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Metal's guard.
Zukowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zukowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metal is keeping the position for now.
Zukowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zukowski trying to control but Metal is working from the bottom.
Zukowski prevents Metal from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zukowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Metal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Metal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Metal! #REVB#
Metal scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Zukowski trying his best to control but Metal has mounted him.
Metal throwing strikes here but Zukowski is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zukowski working to try and regain half guard.
Zukowski 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.
Metal looking to finish Zukowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zukowski!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal prevents Zukowski from getting the reversal.
Metal misses with a head shot.
Metal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zukowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zukowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zukowski is squirming around, avoiding Metal's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Zukowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metal trying to control but Zukowski is having none of it.
Zukowski is looking to improve his position but Metal isn't that keen on the idea.
Metal controlling the position easily from mount.
Metal wants to control the pace but Zukowski is squirming around nicely.
Metal working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Zukowski wants to control but Metal is having none of it.
Metal with good strikes from the mount here!
Zukowski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Metal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Metal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Metal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Metal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metal looking to finish with strikes here!
Metal has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zukowski's face.
#T4#
Metal with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Zukowski is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Franciszek Zukowski has been cut.
Metal lands a big elbow - Zukowski is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Zukowski is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Metal moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Metal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oliveira did well to prevent Metal getting side control.
Metal not doing much here.
Metal is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Metal slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Metal has control of the leg.
Metal is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Metal has control of the leg.
Metal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira trying to control but Metal postures up.
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. Metal connects with a nice short shot to Oliveira's temple.
Oliveira is looking to control Metal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Metal is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Metal is keeping busy.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Metal works his way into side control.
Metal trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Metal in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oliveira looks to move to half guard but instead Metal has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Metal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Metal pushes him away.
Metal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Metal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#CUT#It looks like Thiago Oliveira has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Thiago Oliveira's cut even more.
Metal controlling his opponent.
Metal working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT#The cut above Thiago Oliveira's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Metal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT#Thiago Oliveira's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Oliveira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Metal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams keeping full guard, as Metal tries to pass.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Metal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Metal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal slips nicely into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here. #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.
Metal is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metal trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Metal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Metal. Metal maintains the clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Metal can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Metal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Metal keeps moving. #T3#
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control but Metal is working from the bottom.
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Metal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Metal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Metal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams cracks Metal with a solid left hand.
Metal pulls Williams in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Metal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metal throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Metal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams. #TD#
Metal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Metal lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metal's guard. #REVB#
Metal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Metal blocks nicely.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Metal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams pushes down on Metal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though. #T3#
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams is taking a breather. Metal 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.
Williams throwing shots but Metal is blocking nicely. #T4#
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Metal sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams goes for a double leg but Metal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metal continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Metal!
Metal manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Debt Metal's cut.
That's time! Metal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Metal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metal tries to get out of the position.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Metal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Metal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Metal!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Metal is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Metal wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Metal is stalling in the full guard.
Metal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Williams controlling Metal's posture.
Metal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams looks for a takedown but Metal sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Metal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metal pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Metal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.#CL#
Metal rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metal after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Metal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams trying to control but Metal postures up.
#T4#
Metal thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Metal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metal working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Metal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debt Metal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metal 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Metal slips a straight right by Goodwire.
Metal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodwire misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Metal misses.
Goodwire swings for the body but Metal moves out of range.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodwire manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Goodwire gets caught napping as Metal dives in and scores a takedown. Goodwire manages to retain guard.
Goodwire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metal on the ground.
Metal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Goodwire's head.#T1#
Metal stands up over Goodwire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metal working some strikes from top position.
Metal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodwire being controlled here, momentarily.
Metal stands up over Goodwire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goodwire looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodwire, not yet.
Metal with a nice head shot there.#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.
Metal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goodwire wants to stand but Metal is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metal works over Goodwire with some ground and pound from guard.
Metal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
Goodwire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwire's brow.
Metal is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Goodwire does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Metal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goodwire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metal controlling the pace.
We've been informed that Metal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metal working the head and body with strikes.
Metal uses his free foot to push down on Goodwire's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Goodwire.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Metal controlling from mount.
Metal raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Metal scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Metal.
Goodwire's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodwire working to try and regain half guard.
Goodwire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goodwire is breathing heavily.
Metal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Metal lands a couple of good shots and Goodwire has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metal is riding his opponent, not letting Goodwire buck him off.
Metal lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Goodwire hold on?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal 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##TD2#
Metal feints and as Goodwire raises his hands in defense, Metal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Debt Metal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Metal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Metal postures up and lands a big shot to Goodwire's brow.
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal cracks Goodwire with a solid left hand.
Metal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metal scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#Goodwire is rocked!
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Goodwire is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metal 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.
Goodwire seems to have got his legs back now.
Metal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metal passes Goodwire's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Metal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Goodwire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
Metal winds up and cracks Goodwire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metal works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Metal! Goodwire is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Metal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Santos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Metal is on him like a limpet, forcing Santos back against the cage.
Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metal's elbow.
Metal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Metal tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range. #TD2#
Metal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #CUT2#It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Metal working over Santos with some ground and pound. Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Metal 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.
Metal winds up and cracks Santos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metal controlling the action here.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Metal slips a nice elbow through Santos's hands, connecting with Santos's forehead.
Metal lands a big elbow - Santos is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Metal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Metal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Emelyanenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Emelyanenko misses its intended target.
Metal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelyanenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedor Emelyanenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Emelyanenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Emelyanenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelyanenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelyanenko takes one to the chin there.
Emelyanenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Metal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelyanenko momentarily.
Metal misses with a hook.
Emelyanenko is looking to counter punch.
Emelyanenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metal was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelyanenko.
Emelyanenko misses with a double jab
and Metal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Emelyanenko is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metal just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelyanenko misses with a combination
and Metal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Metal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelyanenko.
Metal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelyanenko manages to avoid it.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelyanenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Metal lands a slapping body shot.
Emelyanenko throws a head kick that misses
and Metal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Metal.
Metal misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Metal throws a shot to the body.
A left lands for Metal.
Emelyanenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metal scores with a nice right hand.
#T2##TD2#
Metal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Emelyanenko's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metal not doing much here.
Emelyanenko wants to control but Metal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Metal 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.
Metal working the head and body with strikes.
Metal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Metal prevents Emelyanenko from standing back up.
#T3#
Metal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelyanenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal trying to control the pace. #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.
Metal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Emelyanenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Metal.
Metal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metal working Emelyanenko over with strikes.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Metal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Metal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Metal working Emelyanenko over with strikes.
Metal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Emelyanenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metal scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Emelyanenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metal.
Emelyanenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metal slips under a jab.
Emelyanenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Debt Metal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelyanenko misses with a looping left.
Fedor Emelyanenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Emelyanenko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Metal counter with a right hand.
Emelyanenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelyanenko misses its target.
Metal cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Metal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metal scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metal stuns Emelyanenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Metal punishes Emelyanenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Metal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metal lands a nice hook to Emelyanenko's body. Emelyanenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metal thuds a left hand into Emelyanenko's body.
Emelyanenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metal just misses with a punch to the body.
Metal cracks a nice hook into Emelyanenko's ribs.
Emelyanenko misses with a left hand
and Metal counters with a straight right hand.
Metal scores with a hook to the body. Emelyanenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Metal.
Emelyanenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metal finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelyanenko's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Emelyanenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Metal lands with a nice body punch.
Metal lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Metal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Emelyanenko did well to prevent Metal getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Metal scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT2#It looks like Fedor Emelyanenko has been cut.
Metal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metal lands a nice short elbow.#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.
Metal content to control rather than advance.
Metal drops an elbow to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Metal there.
Metal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
Metal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Emelyanenko is trying to stand up here but Metal is controlling him well.
Metal lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emelyanenko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Emelyanenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Emelyanenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelyanenko blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Emelyanenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Emelyanenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelyanenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metal swings for the body but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Emelyanenko as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelyanenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Metal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelyanenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Jab from Metal.
Metal lands with a shot to the body.
Emelyanenko needs to keep his hands up - Metal had a free shot at his head there.
Metal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metal lands with a right hand.
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Metal connects with a right hand. Emelyanenko shakes it off.
Emelyanenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metal lands with a right hand.
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!
Emelyanenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Metal lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Metal scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelyanenko should have avoided that one.
Metal scores with a body shot.
Metal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metal throws a body punch but Emelyanenko moves out of range.
Metal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Emelyanenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Metal. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metal, as that shot connected.
Metal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelyanenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelyanenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Metal lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Metal dives in and scores a takedown into Emelyanenko's guard.
Metal scoring with some ground and pound.
Metal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Emelyanenko's head.
Metal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metal won't allow Emelyanenko to get back to his feet.
Metal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metal cracks Emelyanenko with a solid left hand.
Fedor Emelyanenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Metal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelyanenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelyanenko is letting Metal control him for a moment.
Emelyanenko tries to escape but Metal is in control.
Debt Metal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Emelyanenko tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debt Metal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metal has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debt Metal!
Fedor Emelyanenko was interviewed post fight and said 'I’m disappointed in myself and I have let my father and my family down, I vow to avenge this and never do it again'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Metal takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Hogan drops Metal with a beautiful combination! Metal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hogan is looking for the KO!#ROC#Metal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
Hogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Metal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Metal.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Metal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal cracks Hogan with a solid left hand.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Metal controlling him for the moment.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hogan is trying to keep Metal in close.
Metal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Metal controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#That has opened up Debt Metal's cut even more.
Hogan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Metal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Metal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Metal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Metal chips away with some ground and pound.
Metal content to stall in guard here.
Metal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metal controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Metal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metal.
Metal throws a big elbow that misses.
Metal working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Metal won't allow Hogan to sweep him here.
Metal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Metal 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.
Metal throwing strikes from guard but Hogan blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metal tries to free his leg and advance position but Hogan is retaining full guard.
Hogan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Metal missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hogan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metal thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metal.
Metal looks winded!
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metal manages to avoid it.
Hogan connects with a right hand. Metal shakes it off.#KD#
Hogan drops Metal with a beautiful combination! Metal stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hogan is looking for the KO!
Metal is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogan finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Metal! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Hollywood Hogan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Metal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kulysh's guard.
Metal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Metal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metal prevents Kulysh from getting back to his feet.
Kulysh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Metal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kulysh's head.
Kulysh has momentary wrist control but Metal slips an elbow through the middle.
Metal prevents Kulysh from getting back to his feet.
Kulysh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metal on the ground.
Metal works over Kulysh with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal works over Kulysh with some ground and pound from guard.
Metal scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Metal landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Kulysh is rocked!
Metal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh Kulysh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulysh seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulysh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Metal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metal stands up over Kulysh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metal is in close to Kulysh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kulysh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metal is working Kulysh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kulysh wants to stand up but Metal is controlling him. #T2#
Metal landing with the ground and pound.
Metal postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kulysh covers up, he's hurt! Metal keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Metal and the ref steps in to end the fight! Metal can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Debt Metal! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Metal throws a sloppy body shot
and Metal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.#KD#
Castro lands a big uppercut and Metal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Metal looks OK. Castro waves Metal back to his feet!
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metal was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Metal is aggressively charging in as Castro backs up avoiding any damage. Castro tosses out a jab and Metal runs right into it face first! Metal is out cold! Castro dropped down on all fours and is barking in Metal's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floy Castro!
A very excited looking Floy Castro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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