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Event:
MMA Hype -57-
Date: May 07, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sadulayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Sadulayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sadulayev misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Sadulayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulayev swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Cider counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sadulayev! Cider lets Sadulayev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sadulayev is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadulayev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cider counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sadulayev out cold! What a finish! Cider is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dixon Cider!
Dixon Cider 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:
Grappling Hype -7-
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dixon Cider!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lawrence successfully pulls guard.
Cider is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cider trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cider controls the pace.#T1#
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T2#
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cider looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Lawrence managing to control the position. #T4#
Cider preventing the sweep.
Lawrence is adopting a defensive guard.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Cider controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Cider sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lawrence (2) vs (0) Cider#T6#
Lawrence prevents Cider from improving his position.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Cider is looking to control Lawrence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cider avoid being mounted?
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawrence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Lawrence not doing much here.
#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lawrence.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Cider defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Cider is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence controlling the action here.#T12#
Lawrence'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.
Lawrence wants to free his trapped foot but Cider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Cider is defending the position. #T13#
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Lawrence seems content to control.#T14#
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cider trying to hold on to Lawrence's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Tristan Lawrence made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1#
John misses with a right hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John digs a good hook to Cider's body.
John misses with an uppercut
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.#T1#
Cider ducks under a wild hook from John.
Cider was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cider scrambles back to his feet.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
John cracks Cider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can John finish him?
#ROC2#Cider is rocked!
John throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses the body punch
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
John lands a big uppercut and Cider crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cider looks OK. John waves Cider back to his feet!
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cider square on the jaw! Damn, Cider is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy John! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -33-
Date: Feb 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Cider avoids the body shot from Compton.
Compton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Compton takes one to the chin there.
Cider lands with a cross.
Compton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider lunges at Compton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Compton's hand.
Compton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Compton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider clobbers Compton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Compton throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cider.
Cider clobbers Compton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Compton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Compton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Compton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Compton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider catches Compton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Compton staying out of range there.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Compton clinches up with Cider and pushes him back against the cage.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Compton.
Cider taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Compton.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Compton breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Compton misses with a straight right.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Compton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Compton doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Compton throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
Compton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Compton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
Compton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Compton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cider looking to slow down the pace here.
Cider is trying to stall.
Cider seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cider stalling in the clinch but Compton improves position. #T3#
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cider's elbow.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Compton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider stalling in the clinch but Compton improves position.
Cider effectively controlling the action here.
Cider slowing the pace effectively.
Cider receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dixon Cider.
Compton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Compton moves out of range of the strikes.
Compton misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nice cross by Cider.
Compton tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Compton on the side of the head.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Compton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Compton is looking to wear down Cider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider thuds his right hand into Compton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Compton's head back.
Cider cracks Compton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Compton moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Compton catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Cider.
Compton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Cider misses.
Compton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Compton's defenses.
Compton connects with a single shot there.
Compton catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Compton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Compton. Compton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider lands a jab to the head.
Dixon Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cider takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Cider misses.
Cider's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cider's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cider cracks Compton with a good jab.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Compton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider. #T1#
Cider lands with a right hand.
Compton tries to clinch up but Cider circles away and keeps his distance.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Compton counters with a left and a right that stings Cider.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Compton moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Compton.
Jab by Cider.
Some wild striking there from Compton.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider sizes up Compton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Cider misses.
Cider lands with a cross.
Compton throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Compton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Compton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Compton.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cael Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cider.
Compton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Compton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Compton throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Compton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Compton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Compton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider scores with a jab. Compton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cider.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Compton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Compton just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cider cracks Compton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Compton clinches with his opponent.
Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Compton wants to break free but Cider has control.
#T4#
Compton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Compton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Compton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Compton darts in and clinches Cider up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Compton has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider looking to stall.
Compton lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Compton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider. That snapped Compton's head back.
Compton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider scores with a jab. Compton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Cider.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Compton looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider misses the jab.
Compton takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Cider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton misses with a body shot.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Compton doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Compton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Cider. #T1#
Cider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Compton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Compton walks into a stiff left hand from Cider.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Compton seems unphased.
Cider scores with a jab to the head.
Compton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Compton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider scores with the left hand. Compton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Compton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Compton.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cider lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Cider.
Compton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Compton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cider scores with a jab to the head.
Compton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Compton lands with a cross.
Compton walks into a jab.
Compton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Compton wants to clinch up but Cider keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Comptons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Compton takes one to the chin there.
Cider throws the left hand but Compton avoids the punch easily.
Compton loads up on a big right hand but Cider slips the punch.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Compton.
Cider connects with a jab.#CL#
Compton drives through and clinches with Cider against the cage.
Compton tries to break free but Cider pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Cider.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Compton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Compton seems unphased.
#CL#
Compton moves into range and clinches up with Cider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cider taking a breather.
Cider stalling against the cage.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Compton wants to break free but Cider has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Compton is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cider winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Cider! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Cider misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Cider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence lands with a straight right. Cider didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Cider.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Cider closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Lawrence is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cider.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cider looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
Good exchange - Lawrence coming out on top.#T2#
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Cider misses. #CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD#
Lawrence drops Cider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cider looks winded!
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Lawrence tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Lawrence throws a big uppercut that drops Cider! More strikes from Lawrence and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cider lies dazed against the cage as Lawrence celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kali Lawrence!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kali Lawrence made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Nicholson scores with a jab.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cider trying to control here.
Nicholson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Nicholson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cider trying to hold on to Nicholson's head to control him but Nicholson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nicholson.
Nicholson 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.
Nicholson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Nicholson is working for a kimura but Cider is defending it quite comfortably.
Nicholson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nicholson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cider for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Nicholson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cider still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cider has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nicholson struggling a bit here.#T2#
Nicholson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicholson is trying to work for a sweep but Cider has mounted him!
Nicholson is squirming around, avoiding Cider's attempts to control the action.
Nicholson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nicholson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicholson tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Cider wants to control the pace but Nicholson is squirming around nicely.
Nicholson wants to hold on but Cider pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholson prevents Cider from taking his back.
Nicholson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cider controlling from the full mount.
Nicholson regains half guard.
Nicholson controlling the position well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicholson moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dazza Nicholson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Nicholson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cider to the mat! Cider manages to get full guard.
Nicholson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Nicholson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Nicholson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cider's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholson'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.#T1#
Cider wants to sweep here but Nicholson controlling him for the moment.
Cider keeping full guard, as Nicholson tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nicholson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicholson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cider can do to turn this around?
Nicholson looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider cracks Nicholson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cider digs a good body shot into Nicholson's ribs.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider throws a body punch but Nicholson moves out of range.
Cider looks to land a combination. Nicholson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cider.
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider throws an overhand right that drops Nicholson like a sack of potatoes! Cider dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixon Cider! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -8-
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarvey.
McGarvey lands with a hook. Cider tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGarvey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cider.
McGarvey digs a good hook to Cider's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider looks to land a right hand but McGarvey moved out of range.
Cider moves in looking to clinch but McGarvey pushes him off.
A big right from Cider misses. #KD#
McGarvey lands a left and a right that send Cider crashing to the mat, dazed. McGarvey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cider is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dixon Cider has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGarvey stuns Cider with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can McGarvey finish him?
Cider looks winded!
McGarvey connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cider to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McGarvey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephen McGarvey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Castillo is looking to clinch.
Castillo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castillo off to one side.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cider swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cider darts in and clinches Castillo up against the cage.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Castillo pulls Cider into guard.
Castillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Cider won't allow Castillo to sweep him here. #T1#
Castillo is trying to control the position but Cider postures up.
Castillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Cider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cider trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castillo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Castillo seems unphased.
Dixon Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Castillo moves in looking to clinch but Cider pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Cider.
Dixon Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Castillo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cider lands a jab to Castillo's midsection.
Good shot there by Cider.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo slips a jab from Cider.#CL#
Castillo tries to keep at a distance but Cider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Castillo.
#T3#
Castillo looking for a takedown.
Cider can't find room to land a body shot as Castillo controls the action.
Cider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider misses with a body punch.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Castillo is trying to drag Cider to the mat but Cider just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cider displaying some good clinch control by pressing Castillo up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Cider misses with a body punch.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castillo.
Cider misses with some punches.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Castillo up against the cage.
Cider gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castillo.
Cider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cider misses with a punch on the inside.
Cider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cider has Castillo pressed against the cage.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Castillo.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Cider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider throws a good cross that connects.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castillo can do to turn this around?
Cider scores with a sloppy right hand. Castillo should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Castillo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Castillo lands in his opponent's guard.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Castillo trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cider is trying to control the position but Castillo postures up.
Castillo slips nicely into half guard.
Castillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Cider is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castillo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cider is refusing to be controlled, as Castillo sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cider but Cider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dixon Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Castillo.
Cider blocks a head kick by Castillo.
Cider lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castillo.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castillo circles away quickly and effectively.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castillo throws a head kick but Cider moves out of range.
Cider throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Castillo unleashes a big counter combination but Cider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Castillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Castillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castillo fails to land the takedown.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming.
Castillo slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Castillo staying out of range there.
Cider lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castillo fails with the takedown
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castillo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cider scores with a hook to the body. Castillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cider misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cider misses with an uppercut. Castillo saw that one coming.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castillo.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Cider is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Cider rushes Castillo and presses him up against the cage.
Castillo looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon Cider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Cider.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castillo takes a shot to the head.
Castillo fails to pull guard.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Castillo blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Cider dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Castillo moved out of range nicely.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Cider misses with a hook to the body
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cider leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cider misses with a left hand
and Castillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo tries to move into range but Cider moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Cider.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cider throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Cider keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Castillo rushes Cider and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Castillo gets control of Cider's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castillo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Castillo looking for a triangle here. Cider is fighting it but it looks tight! Castillo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cider is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Castillo! |
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