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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 80
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Submarine throws a right hand that Sven ducks under and follows up with a left that Sven also avoids with ease.
Submarine throws a jab when Sven was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Submarine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sven doesn't seem phased though.
Yellow Submarine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Sven blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Submarine misses.
Submarine throws a jab when Sven was well out of range.
Sven slips a straight right by Submarine.
Submarine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sven counters with a nice uppercut.
Sven walks into a stiff left hand from Submarine.
Sven bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Submarine swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Sven counters by clinching up.
Sven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Submarine or not.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Sven has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Submarine uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven pulls Submarine in to control the position.
Submarine stopping the sweep attempt from Sven.
Sven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Submarine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sven's guard.
Sven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Submarine manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sven won't allow Submarine to get back to his feet.
Sven showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sven pushes down on Submarine's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sven works his foot free and advances to mount.
Submarine tries to lock up and control but Sven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sven takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Sven has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Submarine is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sven locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Submarine is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). God Sven! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 64
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab from Submarine.
Doherty wants to clinch up but Submarine keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Submarine has knocked Doherty down with a huge combo! Submarine steps away and waves a wobbly Doherty back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Doherty is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Richard Doherty has been cut.
Submarine throws a pinpoint strike between Doherty's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Doherty crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Submarine scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yellow Submarine! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 42
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ness closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Submarine quickly recovers to half guard.
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. Ness connects with a nice short shot to Submarine's temple.
Submarine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ness.
Ness 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.
Ness not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ness controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ness lands a nice short elbow.
Ness missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ness 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.
Ness trying to mount his opponent but Submarine defends it.
Ness definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ness not doing much here.
#T1#
Ness prevents Submarine from improving his position.
Ness not doing much here.
Submarine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ness throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ness throwing shots but Submarine is blocking nicely.
Submarine trying to hold on to Ness's head to control him but Ness postures up.
Ness tries to pass to full mount but Submarine defends it.
Ground and pound from Ness.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Submarine can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ness takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ness missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ness throwing shots but Submarine is blocking nicely.
Ness is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Submarine wants to improve his position but Ness is controlling well.
#T3#
Submarine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ness working the head and body with strikes.
Ness throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ness controlling the pace.
Ness not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ness controlling the pace.
Ness missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ness slips a nice elbow through Submarine's hands, connecting with Submarine's forehead.
Still in half guard, Ness seems content to control.
Ness lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Ness looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Ness connects with a nice short shot to Submarine's temple.
Ness is looking to advance position but Submarine won't allow it.
Ness not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ness landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ness scores with a big shot! Submarine's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Submarine! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ness!
Rick Ness thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Submarine looks to land a combination but Binch avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Binch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Submarine misses.
It seemed like Binch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Binch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Billy Binch has been cut.
Submarine digs a good hook to Binch's body.
Submarine throws a leg kick but Binch checks it.
Binch tries to move into range but Submarine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Submarine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Submarine lands with a shot to the body.
Submarine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Binch misses with a body shot.
#KD#
Submarine cracks Binch with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Submarine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Binch to stand back up!#ROC#Binch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submarine misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Binch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Binch slips under a jab.
Submarine throws an off balance right hand
and Binch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Submarine fakes the body blow, causing Binch to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Binch goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yellow Submarine!
In defeat, Billy Binch stepped up to the mic, saying 'Imma kill my opponent outside the ring'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Submarine misses with a straight right.
Submarine thows a leg kick but Santos checks it #CL#
and Santos counters by clinching up. #TD#
Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Santos is trying to keep Submarine in close.
#SUB#
Santos has his feet on Submarine's thighs here. He's pushed Submarine off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Submarine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bentley Santos!
Bentley Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Thompson tries for a takedown but Submarine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Submarine lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Habert Thompson has been cut.
Submarine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Submarine slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Submarine connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Submarine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Submarine moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Submarine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Submarine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Submarine.
Thompson looks winded!
Submarine lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Submarine is working Thompson over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Submarine.
Submarine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Habert Thompson's cut even more.
Submarine lands a right hand. #ROC#Thompson is rocked!#T1#
Nice body punch from Submarine.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Submarine finish him?
Submarine lands with a left to the head.
Submarine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Submarine.
Submarine lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Submarine.
Submarine pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Submarine.
#KD#
Submarine drops Thompson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thompson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Submarine.
Submarine works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Submarine pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Submarine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Submarine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Submarine.
Submarine lands a left hand.
Submarine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Yellow Submarine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Habert Thompson.
Submarine scores with a shoulder strike.
Submarine unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thompson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Submarine is unloading with more strikes now! Thompson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Submarine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Submarine shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Submarine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Submarine darts in looking for a takedown but Yamato gets double underhooks and turns Submarine into the cage. #BC#
Submarine breaks the clinch.
Yamato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamato. #KD#
Submarine drops Yamato with a beautiful combination! Yamato stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Submarine is looking for the KO!
Submarine moves out of range of the body kick from Yamato.
#CL#
Submarine moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Submarine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamato.#TD#
Submarine pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Submarine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Submarine wants to sweep but no luck.
Submarine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Submarine tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Submarine wants to stand and escape but Yamato is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submarine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamato is one step ahead there.
Submarine might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Submarine keeping moving, preventing Yamato from controlling successfully.
Submarine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Submarine shoots for a takedown but Yamato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yellow Submarine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yamato gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Submarine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Submarine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Submarine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Submarine is stalling in the full guard.
Submarine'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Submarine dives in and scores a takedown into Yamato's guard.
Yamato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Submarine is positioning himself well to prevent Yamato advancing to mount.
Yamato prevents Submarine from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Submarine wants to control but Yamato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Submarine dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Submarine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamato avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab from Submarine.
Yamato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Submarine clinches. #TD#
Submarine pulls guard.
Submarine controlling Yamato's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato looking to pass the guard.
Yamato is breathing heavily.#T1#
Submarine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Submarine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yellow Submarine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Submarine is looking for a triangle but Yamato pushes his legs off easily.
Submarine tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Submarine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Submarine scores with a shot to the body.
Yamato misses with a takedown attempt - Submarine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yamato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Submarine shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yellow Submarine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Submarine closes the distance and pushes Yamato back into the cage.
The referee calls for Submarine to work.
#BC#
Submarine manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Submarine.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamato misses.
Submarine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamato can do to turn this around?
Yamato keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Submarine scores with a jab. Yamato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submarine.#CL#
Yamato tries to keep at a distance but Submarine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Submarine is working for takedown but Yamato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yamato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Submarine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Submarine throws an elbow that misses.
#T4##BC#
Submarine manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Yamato as Submarine shoots in.
Submarine looks for a takedown but Yamato sprawls well.
Submarine tries to bum rush Yamato with a series of wild strikes but Yamato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Submarine has Yamato up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Submarine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submarine lands with a nice body punch.
Submarine misses with a head kick.
Yamato misses with a right hand
and Submarine counters with a series of strikes. Yamato will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Submarine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Submarine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CUT#It looks like Ren Yamato has been cut.
Submarine with a nice cross.#ROC#Yamato is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Submarine as Yamato shoots in.
Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can Submarine finish him?#CL#
Submarine pushes Yamato up against the cage in a clinch.
Submarine is trying to drag Yamato to the mat but Yamato just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Submarine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yamato fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yellow Submarine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Submarine shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamato's guard.
Yamato seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submarine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Submarine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamato trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Submarine 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamato is looking to stand up but Submarine isn't so interested in that idea.
Submarine wants to pass the guard but Yamato is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Submarine shoots in for a takedown but Yamato shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Submarine.#CL#
Submarine has Yamato up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Submarine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Submarine is stalling here.
Yamato is trying to break the clinch but Submarine has him pressed against the cage.
Submarine goes for a takedown attempt but Yamato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Submarine. Those never looked like landing.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Submarine shoots in looking for a takedown but Yamato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Submarine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Submarine closes the distance and pushes Yamato back into the cage.
Submarine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yamato pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Submarine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Submarine jumps guard but Yamato stands there with Submarine around his waist. Submarine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Yamato drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Yamato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Submarine throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submarine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yellow Submarine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Submarine 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yellow Submarine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Submarine shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Submarine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots and misses #CL#
and Submarine counters by clinching up.
Submarine just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. #TD#
Submarine manages to pull guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Submarine has wrist control.
Submarine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Submarine looking for a sweep. Not yet Submarine, not yet. #SUB#
Submarine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up in Submarine's guard and throws a big left but Submarine blocks it.
Submarine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Submarine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Submarine's legs - danger averted.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Submarine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Submarine looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones blocks the strikes from Submarine.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Jones prevents Submarine from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Submarine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Submarine throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Submarine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Submarine wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Submarine but Submarine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yellow Submarine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submarine scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Submarine closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Submarine is stalling here.
#T3#
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Submarine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Submarine swivels and escapes.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Submarine tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Submarine to the ground. Submarine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones looks winded!
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Submarine's waist but Submarine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
No luck for Submarine with that takedown attempt.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Submarine defends well and Jones ends up having to push Submarine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Submarine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Submarine closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Submarine's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Submarine jumps into guard, dragging Jones to the mat.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Submarine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Submarine.
Submarine is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Submarine wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Submarine has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones prevents Submarine from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Submarine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Submarine tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Submarine to the ground. Submarine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but Submarine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Submarine takes the fight into the clinch.
Submarine keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.#TD#
Submarine successfully pulls guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Submarine has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Submarine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones won't allow Submarine to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jones passes Submarine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jonny Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Submarine wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Submarine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones prevents Submarine from standing back up.
Submarine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Submarine is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Submarine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#CL#
Submarine forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Submarine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Submarine keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Submarine manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Submarine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Submarine has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Submarine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Submarine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yellow Submarine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Submarine breaks from the clinch.
Jones dives in and grabs Submarine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Submarine pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in but Submarine avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Submarine fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonny Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Submarine sprawls well. Submarine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Submarine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Submarine persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Submarine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Submarine closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Submarine pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Submarine gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Submarine thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Submarine misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Submarine sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Submarine avoids it this time.#T4#
Submarine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones wants to clinch.
Submarine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Submarine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Submarine instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Submarine is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Submarine is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yellow Submarine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Submarine fails with the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Submarine breaks from the clinch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Submarine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yellow Submarine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Submarine, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Submarine closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.#TD#
Submarine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Submarine manages to end up in side control.
Jones explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Submarine tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Submarine to the ground. Submarine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yellow Submarine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Submarine leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Submarine shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Submarine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Submarine. Submarine maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Submarine pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Submarine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to clinch. #CL#
Submarine moves into the clinch.
Submarine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yellow Submarine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Submarine jumps guard but Jones stands there with Submarine around his waist. Submarine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Submarine is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Submarine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Submarine stalling the fight.
Submarine tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Submarine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Submarine can't get the takedown.
Jones misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Submarine's brow. #BC#
Submarine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Submarine swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Submarine shoots in.
Jones is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Submarine tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Submarine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Submarine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
A combination from Submarine does no damage.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Submarine defends it nicely.
Jones tries to clinch up but Submarine circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Submarine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Submarine moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Submarine.
Jonny Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yellow Submarine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Submarine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yellow Submarine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Submarine, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yellow Submarine! |
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