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Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Dunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay cracks Dunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Islay tries to clinch but Dunn moves out of range.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Islay wants to counter with a clinch but Dunn pushes him away.
Islay scores with a hook to the body. Dunn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islay misses with a body punch
and Dunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Dunn. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Dunn takes one to the side of the head.
Islay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Islay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Islay is putting a hurting on Dunn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dunn tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Islay easily slips into full mount!
Islay landing strikes from the mount and Dunn is in trouble!
Dunn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dunn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunn tries to get out of the position.
Dunn tries to hold on but Islay postures up.
Islay landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Dunn tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dunn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Da Trenches Fighting System, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islay on the ground.
Islay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Islay throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dunn because Islay loaded up on that one.
Islay lands a big shot there that rocks Dunn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Islay lands with some strikes.
Dunn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Dunn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dunn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Islay.
Dunn trying to control the hands but Islay won't let him. #T3#
Islay throwing sloppy strikes.
Islay trying to control momentarily.
Dunn covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Islay throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Islay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Islay throwing sloppy strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunn avoids the strikes from Islay.
Islay scores with punches from the back.
Dunn trying to control the action but Islay just sinks the hooks in.
Dunn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Islay.
Islay keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Islay is not going to allow Dunn to sit and survive in this position.
Islay keeps control of the position as Dunn tries to break free.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Islay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunn's half guard.
Islay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dunn is looking to control Islay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunn avoid being mounted?
Dunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
Dunn is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Islay is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Islay lands with a punch from half guard.
Dunn controlling the position well.
Islay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dunn is looking to improve his position.
Dunn taking some punishment here, with Islay in his half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunn is trying to maintain the position but Islay is very close to passing his half guard.
Islay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Islay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dunn is trying to escape the mount.
Islay fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Islay prevents Dunn from getting the reversal.
Islay with a couple of short strikes.
Dunn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control but Islay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is thwarting Dunn's attempts to control the position.
Dunn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dunn 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.#T4#
Islay controlling from the top position.
Islay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Islay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Islay lands in his opponent's guard.
Islay trying to control but Dunn is working from the bottom.
Islay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dunn trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Islay wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Islay stands up over Dunn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Islay postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Islay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dylan Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Islay with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Islay fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
Dylan Dunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Dunn throws a series of punches but Islay moves out of range.
Islay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Islay misses the body punch
and Dunn counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Islay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dunn is pressing down on Islay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet. #T3#
Dunn wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dunn there!
Islay content just to control the position here.
Islay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dunn hang on?
Dylan Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunn wants to control but Islay is having none of it.
Dunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Islay has a good base and remains in mount.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Islay scoring with strikes but Dunn is staying in there.
Islay lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Islay landing strikes from the mount.
Dunn can't escape the position.
Islay looking to control and managing it successfully.
Islay avoids the attempt from Dunn to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dunn looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Islay 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay! |
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Event:
FCL - 25
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Islay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Garrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrison misses with a knee strike.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Garrison.
Islay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alessandro Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay thuds his right hand into Garrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Islay misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Islay tries to keep at a distance but Garrison has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Islay gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Garrison regains guard.
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!
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Islay is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Islay landing with the ground and pound.
Islay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Islay stops Garrison from standing up.
Islay postures up and lands a big shot to Garrison's brow.
Islay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Islay lands a couple of elbows.
Islay prevents Garrison from getting back to his feet.
Islay with a nice head shot there.
Islay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Islay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Islay works over Garrison with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Islay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Islay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrison's head.
Garrison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Islay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garrison's head.
Islay won't allow Garrison to get back to his feet.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Islay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Islay wants to control but Garrison is keeping him busy.
Islay staying calm.#T4#
Garrison wants to get back to his feet.
Islay connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garrison some visible discomfort.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garrison pushes Islay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Islay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee asks Islay politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Islay prefers to stall for the moment though.
Garrison wants to get back to his feet but Islay is dominant here and he's now got Garrison's back!
Islay looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#ROC2#Garrison is rocked!
Garrison is trying to stand back up.
Oh Garrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Islay is riding his opponent, not letting Garrison buck him off.
Islay lands a shot to the head.
Islay controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Islay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garrison circles away.
Garrison seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Garrison clinches with his opponent.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Islay avoids the damage to the body.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Islay avoids the damage to the body.
Islay managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Knees to the body from Garrison.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islay managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Islay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Islay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garrison after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Islay is trying to trip Garrison. He has hold of a leg but Garrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garrison wants to stand but Islay is controlling the position.
Garrison is wriggling around but Islay manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Garrison is trying to stand.
Islay is controlling the pace.
Islay working Garrison over with strikes.
Garrison looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay working over Garrison with some ground and pound. Garrison looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garrison is looking to escape.
Islay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Islay moves nicely into side control.
Garrison tries to escape but Islay is in 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.
Islay advances to full mount.
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garrison's face.
Islay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Garrison?
Islay loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Garrison scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Islay land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Islay stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ardbeg Islay! |
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Event:
SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Islay swings widly with a right hand
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Redd's guard.
Redd trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Islay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay'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.
Islay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redd is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islay wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Islay is retaining full guard.
Islay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Islay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Islay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd keeping hold of Islay's head, controlling as best he can.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Islay trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Islay trying to control from Redd's half guard. Redd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Islay postures up in Redd's guard and throws a big left but Redd blocks it.
Redd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islay.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay stalling.
Redd trying to control from the bottom.
Islay controlling the action here.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Islay there.
Islay fails with the takedown.
Redd blocks a jab.
Islay slips under a jab.
Islay feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Islay shoots in and gets a takedown into Redd's guard.
Islay preventing the sweep.
Islay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islay postures up.
Redd pulls Islay in close to prevent any damage.
Islay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Islay trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
Redd throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islay.
Islay wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Islay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redd to see if he's OK.#T3#
Islay is putting a hurting on Redd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Islay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islay is staying tight to Redd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Islay working the ground and pound.
Redd struggling a bit here.
Islay just content to control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd.
Islay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Redd.
Islay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Redd throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Islay throws the left hand but Redd avoids the punch easily.
Redd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Islay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Islay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Islay lands with an uppercut that bounces Redd off the cage and back into range.
Islay walks into a stiff left hand from Redd.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
Islay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.#TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Islay connects with a decent elbow.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Islay taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd is not content to let Islay control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
Islay tries to advance position but instead Redd slips a leg back in to half guard.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Islay is very close to passing his half guard.
Islay stalling.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Islay lands with a punch from half guard.
Islay working Redd over with strikes.
Islay uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Islay tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Bo Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Islay has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay! |
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Event:
SUPREME 10
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Islay leaves Woods with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Woods moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Islay has him pressed against the cage.
Woods wants to take the fight to the mat but Islay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brodie Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Islay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Islay manages to end up in side control.
Woods tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Islay raining down hammerfists from mount.
Islay cracks Woods with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay with the ground and pound from mount.
Woods takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Woods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Islay on the ground.
Islay lands a big elbow. #T1#
BOOM! Islay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Woods's face.
Islay controlling from the full mount.
Islay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Islay with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#Woods is rocked!
Islay postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Woods is out cold - huge knockout for Islay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ardbeg Islay! |
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Event:
SCF 2: The Machine vs. Tetrev
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Islay throws the left hand but Erceg avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Islay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erceg to the mat! Erceg manages to get full guard.
Islay postures up.
Islay won't allow Erceg to sweep him here.
Islay wants to control from the top but Erceg keeps moving.
Erceg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay stands up over Erceg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Islay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erceg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Erceg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Islay uses it to pass to side control.
Erceg wants to control but Islay postures up.#T1#
Islay cracks Erceg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Erceg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erceg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Islay tries to move to mount but Erceg blocks the move with his legs.
Erceg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Islay's best efforts.
Erceg has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Erceg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Islay.
Well, if Islay 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.
Erceg taking some punishment here, with Islay in his half guard. #T2#
Islay prevents Erceg from improving his position.
Islay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Erceg moves into full guard.
Erceg looking to control.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Erceg trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Erceg looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Islay throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Erceg manages to get to full guard.
Erceg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Islay 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.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Islay wants to control from the top but Erceg keeps moving.
Erceg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Islay postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Erceg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Erceg gets caught napping as Islay dives in and scores a takedown. Erceg manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erceg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Islay throws an elbow that misses. Erceg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Islay's guard. Nice move by Erceg!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Islay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Islay changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Erceg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Erceg tries to improve position but can't.
Erceg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Erceg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Islay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Erceg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Erceg is controlling Islay's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Islay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Erceg is retaining full guard.
Erceg is breathing heavily.
Islay landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Erceg seems keen to control Islay's posture.
Islay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Islay trying to control but Erceg is working from the bottom.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Erceg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Erceg looking for subs off his back but Islay has passed one foot through into half guard.
Islay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erceg's head. #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.
Erceg is looking for a sweep. Islay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Islay is thwarting Erceg's attempts to control the position.
Islay is stalling here. Erceg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Islay seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Erceg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Erceg is looking to take a break and control but Islay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Erceg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Islay has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Erceg looking to control but instead Islay has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Islay is staying active underneath Erceg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Islay is not content to let Erceg control the position.#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.
Islay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Islay tries to get out of the position.
Erceg looks to land a strike but Islay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Islay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Erceg on the ground.
Erceg trying to control but Islay is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Islay dives in and scores a takedown into Erceg's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Islay trying to control but Erceg is working from the bottom.
Erceg trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Islay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Islay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erceg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erceg throws a hook but Islay avoids it easily.
Islay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erceg.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erceg can do to turn this around?
Erceg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Islay.
Erceg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Islay.
Pete Erceg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Islay gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Erceg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Islay scoring with punches and elbows.
Erceg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erceg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Erceg taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Erceg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Islay wants to pass the guard but Erceg is defending well.
Islay prevents Erceg from improving his position.
Erceg trying to hold on to Islay's head to control him but Islay postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Islay is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Erceg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Erceg is defending the position.
Erceg is not content to let Islay control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Erceg trying to control but Islay postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islay.
Pete Erceg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay scoring with punches and elbows.
Islay wants to control but Erceg is keeping him busy.
Erceg tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Islay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Islay works to advance to full mount. Erceg defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Islay lands with some strikes.
Islay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Erceg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erceg is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!
Pete Erceg spoke after the fight, saying 'I thank my family and fans for their continued support and I’m gona bounce back even stronger than ever for the next one, you havnt seen the end of the Viper'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Grape moves away from the strike by Islay.
Grape darts in looking for a takedown but Islay gets double underhooks and turns Grape into the cage.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The referee calls for Islay to work.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grape tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Grape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grape tries to bum rush Islay with a series of wild strikes but Islay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Islay unleashes a big counter combination but Grape bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grape with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grape dives in and grabs Islay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes down on Grape's head and hops out.
Islay throws a hook to the side of Grape's head but Grape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Grape feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Grape wants to control from the top but Islay keeps moving.
Grape is really struggling to control Islay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Islay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Islay being controlled here, momentarily.
Grape looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Islay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Grape controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Grape with that takedown attempt.
Islay throws out a counter right but Grape avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Grape with that takedown attempt.
Grape shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Islay connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grape scrambles back to his feet.
Ardbeg Islay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Grape throws a series of punches but Islay moves out of range.
Grape shoots for a double leg takedown but Islay sprawls well. He's pushed Grape's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grape is breathing heavily.
Islay scores with a three punch combo!
Islay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grape back to the cage. Islay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Islay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grape.
Islay tries to bum rush Grape with a series of wild strikes but Grape uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grape throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grape moves out of range.
Grape fails with a takedown attempt.
Grape with a poor takedown
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay throws a series of punches but Grape moves out of range.
Grape misses with a takedown attempt
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a looping overhand right but Grape ducks down to avoid it.
Grape just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Islay as Grape shoots in.
Islay connects with a body shot that sends Grape's belly button to the back.
Islay tests Grape's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Islay misses with a few strikes there.
Islay keeps the fight on the outside.
Grape lands a leg kick that knocks Islay off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grape is looking to clinch but Islay is avoiding it.
#CL#
Grape clinches up with Islay and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Grape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
Grape ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Grape closes this distance looking for a takedown but Islay circles away.
Grape tries to clinch up.
Grape gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grape moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grape shoots for a double leg takedown but Islay sprawls well. He's pushed Grape's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Islay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Grape counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Islay pushes Grape off but Grape dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Grape is staying tight to Islay's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Grape has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Islay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grape manages to avoid it.#CL#
Grape rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Islay gets underhooks to prevent Grape's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##BC#
Grape breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grape is defended easily by Islay.
Islay throws out a loose jab but Grape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grape shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Islay walks into a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Islay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grape misses with a body kick.
Islay circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.#T3#
Grape shoots in and drives through. Islay sprawls well.#TD#
Grape shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grape showed some decent athleticism there.
Islay is trying to stand.
Grape passes the guard and advances to mount!
Grape connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Grape looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB#
Grape has hold of Islay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Islay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grape controlling his opponent.
Islay blocking the ground and pound.
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 Gage Grape will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Grape dives in for a single leg takedown but Islay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Grape breaks the clinch.
Islay misses with a series of wild punches.
Grape ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
Islay swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Grape closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grape lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Grape is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Islay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Grape content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grape postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grape slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grape scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Grape gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Grape clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Grape escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##TD#
Grape scores with a takedown into Islay's guard.
Grape working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Islay is working an open guard so Grape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Grape is looking to clinch but Islay is avoiding it.
It seemed like Islay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grape tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Islay defends well and Grape ends up having to push Islay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grape is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Islay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Grape. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Grape has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Islay uses from the top position.
Grape pulls Islay in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Grape is looking to cinch up a triangle. Islay throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Grape's body to avoid the submission. Grape has instead reached around Islay's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Grape arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gage Grape! |
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