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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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