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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Shelton lands a head shot.
Michigan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michigan moves away.
Shelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelton connects with a crisp jab.
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Michigan misses with a hook.
It looked like Shelton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michigan.
Shelton lands a glancing blow to the side of Michigan's head.
Shelton throws out a loose jab but Michigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
and Shelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelton jabs Michigan right on the nose. Michigan blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Michigan misses
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Michigan is rocked!
Michigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cody Shelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelton misses with a hook. Michigan ducked under it nicely.
Michigan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Shelton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michigan doesn't seem phased though.
Shelton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shelton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michigan on the side of the head.
Michigan throws a jab when Shelton was well out of range.
Shelton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shelton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michigan.
Michigan avoids the body shot from Shelton.
Michigan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michigan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelton circles away.
Shelton is looking to counter punch.
Shelton lands with a cross.
A left lands for Michigan.
Shelton avoids the body shot from Michigan.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shelton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michigan cracks Shelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michigan scores with a jab to the body.
Shelton throws a big shot that misses.
Shelton sets himself, and Michigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Shelton avoids it this time.
Michigan walks into a jab.
Michigan throws a hook but Shelton avoids it easily.
Shelton lands with a shot to the body.
Michigan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Michigan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelton.#KD#
Shelton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Michigan sprawling to the canvas! Michigan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shelton finish him?!
Michigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelton finish him?
Shelton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shelton connects with a body shot.
Michigan moves away from the strike by Shelton.
Michigan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shelton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Shelton!
Cody Shelton retains his lightweight title!
Cody Shelton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Michigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magyar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michigan tries to avoid it but Magyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michigan to the ground. Michigan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michigan throws out a loose jab but Magyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michigan lands with a shot to the body.
Magyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michigan with a nice cross.
Magyar darts in looking for a takedown but Michigan gets double underhooks and turns Magyar into the cage.
Michigan takes a swing at Magyar's ribcage but misses.
Michigan throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Michigan catches Magyar right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Magyar is rocked!
Magyar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michigan counters with a big left hand that crumples Magyar! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Bob Michigan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Miklos Magyar was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
NextGen 8
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by San.
San with a poor takedown
and Michigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
San fails with the takedown
and Michigan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michigan lands with a cross. #ROC2#San is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Michigan. No joy for San on that attempt.
Michigan drops San with a straight left! Oh this is bad for San! Michigan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan is the new lightweight champion!
Bob Michigan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Borgia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Borgia has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Michigan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michigan has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Michigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borgia blocks a body shot from Michigan.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Michigan.
A left hand lands to the body for Michigan.
Borgia takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borgia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan misses with a punch to the body.
Michigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Michigan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Michigan.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Borgia jumps guard but Michigan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Borgia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Michigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Borgia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michigan has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Michigan.
Michigan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Michigan can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
Michigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Michigan lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michigan as Borgia tries to tie him up.
Michigan misses with some punches.
#T2#
Michigan tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Michigan fails to land.
Michigan lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Michigan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Michigan holds him up against the cage and eventually Borgia drops back down to his feet.
Bob Michigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Borgia.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Michigan.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia stalling in the clinch but Michigan improves position.
Michigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Michigan.
Borgia tries to pull guard but Michigan won't allow it.
Borgia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michigan to keep the fight standing.
Borgia is trying to force a seperation but Michigan has the dominant position.
Michigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia goes for a takedown attempt but Michigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michigan swivels and escapes.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Michigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michigan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Michigan.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Michigan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borgia slips a jab from Michigan.
A cross from Michigan lands.#CUT#It looks like Giovanni Borgia has been cut.
Borgia throws the kick towards the body but Michigan avoids it.
Borgia with a poor takedown #CL#
and Michigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Michigan.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Michigan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Michigan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Michigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Borgia is rocked!
Michigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Michigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giovanni Borgia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Borgia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia misses with a takedown #CL#
and Michigan moves into the clinch.
Michigan gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob Michigan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Michigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Michigan presses Borgia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Michigan on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia is trying to break the clinch but Michigan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Michigan fails to land.
Michigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michigan gets through Borgia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
A short right from Michigan on the inside.
Borgia is still on wobbly legs! Can Michigan finish him?
A short right from Michigan.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borgia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borgia seems to have recovered his senses.
Michigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia has Michigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michigan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
Michigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borgia's elbow.
Borgia has Michigan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michigan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bob Michigan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giovanni Borgia.
Michigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Borgia jumps guard but Michigan stands there with Borgia around his waist. Borgia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
Borgia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borgia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borgia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Michigan walks away with a smile on his face. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michigan is looking to wear down Borgia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#KD#
Michigan lands a big shot that drops Borgia! Can he finish him?
Michigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Michigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Michigan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Michigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michigan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Borgia's head.
Michigan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Borgia covers up, he's hurt! Michigan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Michigan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Michigan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Michigan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSDFN 13
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Michigan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michigan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Michigan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tran MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Borkowski wants to sweep here but Michigan controlling him for the moment.
Borkowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Michigan is controlling him.
Michigan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Michigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Borkowski has wrist control.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan landing with the ground and pound.
Michigan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Michigan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Borkowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet but Michigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Borkowski keeping moving, preventing Michigan from controlling successfully.
Borkowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borkowski tries to get out of the position.
Michigan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet but Michigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borkowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Michigan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Borkowski, not yet.
Michigan won't allow Borkowski to get back to his feet.
Michigan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Borkowski's head.
Michigan prevents Borkowski from getting back to his feet.
Borkowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Michigan wants to control from the top but Borkowski keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Michigan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Borkowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borkowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Borkowski, not yet.
Michigan sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michigan fails with the takedown
and Borkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borkowski thuds a left hand into Michigan's body.
Michigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borkowski.
Michigan tries to clinch there but Borkowski circles away.
Michigan moves away from the strike by Borkowski.
Michigan with a poor takedown
and Borkowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oskar Borkowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Borkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michigan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borkowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Michigan.
Borkowski lands with a nice body punch.
Borkowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Borkowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borkowski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Michigan dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Borkowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borkowski is looking to reverse the position.
Michigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Michigan working away.
Borkowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Michigan cracks Borkowski with a big right hand but Borkowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borkowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Michigan trying to control the position but Borkowski is working away.
Borkowski sneaks back into half guard.
Borkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michigan content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Michigan is keen to just control but Borkowski is a slippery customer.
Borkowski manages to get to full guard.
Borkowski controls Michigan momentarily but Michigan frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michigan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Michigan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borkowski is keeping the position for now.
Borkowski is wriggling around but Michigan manages to pass to half guard.
Borkowski trying to hold on to Michigan's head to control him but Michigan postures up.
Michigan is looking to take a break and control but Borkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Michigan controlling the action here.
Borkowski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Michigan looking to finish Borkowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borkowski!
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Michigan lands with some strikes.
Michigan working the ground and pound effectively.
Michigan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borkowski is working to get back to half guard.
Michigan lands a heavy elbow.
Michigan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borkowski is looking to escape.
Borkowski is trying to stand up.#T6#
Borkowski gets back to half guard.
Borkowski pushes Michigan off looking to stand but Michigan dives back in and keeps control.
Borkowski is not content to let Michigan control the position.
Michigan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Borkowski trying to control but Michigan postures up.
Michigan is looking to advance position but Borkowski won't allow it.
Michigan stops Borkowski from getting back to his feet.
Borkowski is not content to let Michigan control the position.
Borkowski has a hand on Michigan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Michigan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan prevents Borkowski from getting the reversal.
Borkowski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T7#
Borkowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Michigan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Borkowski regains half guard.
Michigan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Michigan stops Borkowski from getting back to his feet.
Michigan drops an elbow to the side of Borkowski's head.
Michigan working over Borkowski with some ground and pound. Borkowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borkowski wants to get back to his feet.
Michigan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Michigan there.
Michigan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borkowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Michigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borkowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Michigan landing with the ground and pound. #T8#
Borkowski is trying to keep Michigan in close.
Borkowski wants to stand and escape but Michigan is having none of it.
Borkowski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Michigan dives into side control.
Michigan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Borkowski pushes Michigan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Michigan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Michigan working the ground and pound.
Michigan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michigan is working Borkowski over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#Borkowski is rocked!
Borkowski stops Michigan from passing to mount.
Borkowski is trying to control Michigan's posture but Michigan avoids it.
Borkowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Michigan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Borkowski trying to remain calm as Michigan controls from the top position.#T9#
Borkowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borkowski tries to buck Michigan off but Michigan is having none of it.
Michigan cracks Borkowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Borkowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michigan is putting a hurting on Borkowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Borkowski tries to buck Michigan off but Michigan is having none of it.
Michigan working the head and body with strikes.
Michigan is looking to take a break and control but Borkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Borkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michigan cracks Borkowski with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Michigan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Borkowski is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Michigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Bob Michigan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSDFN 12
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mckee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Mckee gets tackled into the ropes by Michigan. Michigan maintains the clinch.
Michigan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mckee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michigan.
Mckee gets underhooks to prevent Michigan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Mckee tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mckee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zakee Mckee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Mckee tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Mckee tries a body shot but Michigan blocks it.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Michigan has picked Mckee up - he's going for a ride! Michigan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Michigan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Michigan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michigan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mckee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michigan on the ground.
Mckee is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michigan slips a nice elbow through Mckee's hands, connecting with Mckee's forehead.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Michigan working the head and body with strikes.
Michigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mckee is breathing heavily.
Michigan controlling the pace.
Michigan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mckee taking some punishment here, with Michigan in his half guard. #ROC2#Mckee is rocked!
Michigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Mckee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michigan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michigan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Michigan is taking a breather. Mckee 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.
Mckee seems to have got his legs back now.
Michigan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michigan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michigan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
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. Michigan connects with a nice short shot to Mckee's temple.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan working over Mckee with some ground and pound. Mckee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michigan slows the pace down in half guard.
Michigan slips a nice elbow through Mckee's hands, connecting with Mckee's forehead.
Michigan is nestled in close to Mckee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
More stalling from Michigan.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard.
Michigan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Michigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michigan moves nicely into side control.
Michigan lands a few punches from side control.#T8#
Mckee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Michigan connects with a decent elbow.
Michigan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mckee to see if he's OK.
Michigan works to advance to full mount. Mckee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michigan controlling his opponent.
Michigan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michigan controlling from mount.
Michigan landing strikes from the mount.#CUT2#It looks like Zakee Mckee has been cut.
Michigan controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Michigan with the ground and pound from mount.
Michigan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mckee in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mckee to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
A victorious Bob Michigan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSDFN 11
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Michigan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Michigan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Michigan shoots in for a takedown but Popicho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Popicho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Popicho does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Popicho. No joy for Michigan on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Popicho.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Popicho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Popicho.
Michigan fails with the takedown
and Popicho counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Michigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Popicho lands a nice looking body shot.
Popicho scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popicho lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Michigan rushes Popicho and presses him up against the ropes.
Popicho misses with a body punch.
Popicho wants to break free but Michigan has control.
Michigan wants to take the fight to the mat but Popicho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Popicho is trying to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling him.
Popicho tries a body shot but Michigan blocks it.
#BC2#
Popicho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Michigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popicho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Michigan with a body shot.
Popicho has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Michigan looks for a takedown but Popicho sprawls well.
Popicho misses with a wild body shot.
Michigan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Popicho lands a nice looking body shot.
Popicho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michigan shoots and misses
and Popicho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Michigan thinking. #CL#
Michigan pushes Popicho up against the ropes in a clinch.
I was talking to Michigan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Popicho has had enough of the clinch but Michigan keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Popicho breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Popicho tries to keep at a distance but Michigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Popicho fails to land. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popicho throws a head punch that misses.
Michigan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Michigan can't get the takedown.
Popicho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popicho misses with the head strike.
Michigan blocks a body shot from Popicho.
Popicho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popicho working hard to break the clinch.
Popicho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michigan backwards.
Popicho can't break the clinch.
Popicho misses with a punch on the inside.
Popicho struggles to land a body shot inside as Michigan controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Popicho's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Popicho letting Michigan take a breather here.
A short left from Popicho. #T3#
Popicho is trying to push Michigan away but Michigan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Popicho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popicho is pressed up against the ropes. Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popicho down to the mat. Popicho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michigan tries to clinch but Popicho is having none of it.
Popicho lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Michigan dives in and scores a takedown into Popicho's guard.
Popicho controls Michigan momentarily but Michigan frees himself.
Michigan wants to control from the top but Popicho keeps moving.
Michigan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Popicho pulls Michigan in close to prevent any damage.
Michigan stays in close to Popicho's body and controls the position.
Popicho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedri Popicho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Michigan closes the distance and pushes Popicho back into the ropes.
Popicho swings wildly with an uppercut but Michigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popicho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T5#
Popicho tries to circle away but Michigan has him pinned against the ropes.
Popicho lands with a left to the head.
Popicho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michigan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popicho is pressed up against the ropes. Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popicho down to the mat. Popicho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michigan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popicho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michigan shoots for a double leg takedown but Popicho sprawls well. He's pushed Michigan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michigan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michigan fails with a takedown attempt.
Michigan misses with a takedown
and Popicho counters with a straight right hand.
Michigan is breathing heavily.
Michigan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Popicho with a hook.#T6#
Popicho throws a series of punches but Michigan moves out of range.
Michigan avoids the body shot from Popicho.
Popicho scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Michigan drives through with a takedown into Popicho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michigan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Popicho has wrist control.
Michigan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Popicho working a defensive guard here.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Popicho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michigan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T7#
Popicho keeping moving, preventing Michigan from controlling successfully.
Michigan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popicho seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Michigan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popicho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Michigan.
Michigan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Michigan closes the distance and clinches.
Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popicho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Popicho stops a takedown attempt from Michigan.
Popicho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Michigan backwards. #T8#
Popicho is trying to push Michigan away but Michigan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Popicho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popicho is trying to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling him.
Michigan tries to score a body lock takedown but Popicho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Michigan prevents Popicho from breaking the clinch.
Michigan blocking some punches.
#TD#
Michigan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Popicho wants to control but Michigan postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popicho can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michigan taking a breather here.
Michigan throws a strike aimed at the side of Popicho's head but Popicho avoids it well.#T9#
Michigan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Michigan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Popicho is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Popicho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Michigan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Popicho wants to control but Michigan postures up.
Michigan working the ground and pound from side control.
Michigan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Michigan tries to advance to mount but Popicho denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedri Popicho 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. This is the final round!#R2#
Popicho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Michigan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michigan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Popicho as he connects with a hook.
Popicho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popicho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Michigan misses with a takedown attempt
and Popicho counters with a nice uppercut.
Popicho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michigan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Michigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Popicho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michigan.
Michigan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Popicho is fending him off so far but Michigan persists. Nope, Popicho circles away and we're back to standing.
Popicho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Michigan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Popicho to the mat! Popicho manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Popicho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Popicho has control of Michigan's left arm, preventing Michigan from doing any damage. #T1#
Popicho keeping moving, preventing Michigan from controlling successfully.
Popicho looking for a sweep. Not yet Popicho, not yet.
Michigan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Popicho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michigan postures up in Popicho's guard and throws a big left but Popicho blocks it.
Michigan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michigan trying to control but Popicho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Popicho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Popicho slaps away a takedown attempt from Michigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Popicho connects with a body shot.
Michigan dives in for a single leg takedown but Popicho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Popicho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michigan's elbow.
Popicho is pressed up against the ropes. Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Popicho down to the mat. Popicho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Popicho lands a nice shot that snaps Michigan's head back.
Popicho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Popicho lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedri Popicho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popicho slaps away a takedown attempt from Michigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Michigan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Popicho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Popicho coming out on top.
Popicho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popicho has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Michigan tries to clinch up.
Michigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Michigan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Popicho sprawls well initially but Michigan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Popicho is refusing to be controlled, as Michigan sits in half guard.
Popicho trying to hold on to Michigan's head to control him but Michigan postures up.
Popicho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popicho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michigan trying to control the pace.
Michigan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Popicho for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Popicho is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Popicho tries to get to full guard but Michigan has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popicho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Popicho wants it to stay on the feet.
Michigan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michigan shoots for a double leg takedown but Popicho sprawls well. He's pushed Michigan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michigan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popicho.
#CL#
Michigan forces Popicho back against the ropes and clinches.
Popicho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michigan takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Popicho breaks the clinch.
Michigan closes the distance and clinches up with Popicho, looking for a takedown. Michigan pushes Popicho against the ropes but Popicho circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T5#
Popicho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michigan in his tracks.
Michigan dives in and grabs Popicho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popicho pushes down on Michigan's head and hops out.#TD#
Michigan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Popicho controls Michigan momentarily but Michigan frees himself.
Michigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Popicho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popicho is controlling Michigan's posture.
Popicho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Michigan passes Popicho's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Michigan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michigan with the ground and pound but Popicho uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Popicho being controlled here, momentarily.
Popicho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Michigan throwing strikes but missing.
Popicho keeping full guard, as Michigan tries to pass. #T7#
Michigan chips away with some ground and pound.
Popicho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Popicho working a defensive guard but Michigan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Michigan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Michigan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Popicho is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Michigan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Michigan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bob Michigan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popicho is trying to control Michigan's posture but Michigan avoids it. #T8#
Popicho takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A lull in the action here.
Popicho taking a bit of punishment here - Michigan scoring with strikes.
Michigan tries to score with some ground and pound. Popicho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Popicho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Michigan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T9#
Michigan'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.
Pedri Popicho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Michigan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Michigan lands some shots froms side control.
Michigan tries to score with some ground and pound. Popicho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Michigan working the strikes but Popicho uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michigan is taking a breather. Popicho 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.
Michigan throwing shots but Popicho is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedri Popicho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popicho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedri Popicho! |
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Event:
SSDFN 8
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Chandler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michigan circles away quickly and effectively.
Michigan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chandler as he avoids it easily.
Chandler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Michigan dives in for a single leg takedown but Chandler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chandler can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Chandler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Michigan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chandler to the mat. Chandler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chandler is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Michigan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michigan's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Michigan as Chandler tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Michigan avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Michigan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chandler quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Michigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler is trying to stand back up but Michigan is controlling him
Michigan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michigan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chandler's head.
Nice strikes from Michigan there.
Michigan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Michigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michigan trying to control the pace.
Michigan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michigan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chandler won't allow Michigan to pass to mount.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michigan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michigan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Michigan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Michigan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Michigan works his way into full mount!
Michigan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michigan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Michigan 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.#T4#
Michigan lands a big elbow - Chandler is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Chandler is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSDFN 5
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Michigan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia wants to clinch up but Michigan keeps it at a distance.
Michigan throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries to clinch but Michigan is having none of it. #TD#
Garcia gets caught napping as Michigan dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michigan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michigan lands a couple of elbows.
Michigan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Michigan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michigan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garcia for as long as he can get away with.
Michigan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Michigan 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.
Michigan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Michigan 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.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan lands a couple of elbows.
Michigan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Michigan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michigan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michigan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michigan stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Michigan staying calm.
Michigan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michigan cracks Garcia with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Garcia takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Michigan finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Michigan landing strikes. #T3#
Michigan cracks Garcia with a big elbow.
Garcia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Michigan working the body and head with strikes.
Michigan working the ground and pound from side control.
Michigan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Garcia is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Michigan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
After winning the bout, Bob Michigan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Matsuda swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Michigan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuda!
Matsuda is looking for a sweep.
Matsuda is letting Michigan control him for a moment.
Matsuda manages to get back to half guard.
Matsuda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matsuda.
Michigan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsuda on the ground.#SUB2#
Matsuda pushes a forearm under Michigan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Michigan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osamu Matsuda! |
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