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Event:
RMMA - Montreal 2
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Bastone has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Bastone jumps into guard, dragging Maker to the mat.
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastone is retaining full guard.
Maker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maker stops Bastone from standing up.
Maker wants to control from the top but Bastone keeps moving.
Bastone wants to stand and escape but Maker is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Bastone.
Maker wants to stall.
Bastone has a couple of punches blocked by Maker.
#TD2#
Bastone jumps guard.
#T1#
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bastone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maker looking to pass the guard.
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Maker throwing strikes from guard but Bastone blocks nicely.
Bastone is looking to stand back up but Maker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bastone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maker 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.
Bastone pushes Maker off looking to stand but Maker dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastone is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker stalling.
Maker is keen to just control but Bastone is a slippery customer.
Maker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone is refusing to be controlled, as Maker sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bastone moves into range and clinches up with Maker.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone takes a shot to the head.
Maker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land. #T3#
Maker is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone. #TD2#
Bastone pulls guard successfully.
Maker forces his way into half guard.
Bastone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maker.
Maker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastone keeps working.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Bastone defends it.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone won't allow Maker to pass to mount. #T4#
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Bastone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maker.
Bastone is looking to escape.
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Maker seems content to control.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maker with a jab.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maker lands a really nice looking cross but Bastone seems unphased.
#CL2#
Bastone clinches with his opponent.
Maker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastone fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
Bastone wants to clinch.#CL2#
Bastone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bastone can turn it around.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker stands there with Bastone around his waist. Bastone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastone throws a punch but it's blocked by Maker.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maker.
Bastone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maker walks away with a smile on his face. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maker has Bastone pushed against the cage.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone blocking some punches.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastone prevents Maker from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maker is trying to break free.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maker smiles and moves away.
Maker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Maker.#CL#
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastone won't allow it.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastone.
Bastone lands with a left to the head.
Bastone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maker is keeping busy.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Bastone has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maker lands with a left to the head.
Bastone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maker throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastone.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bastone.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Bastone pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastone is wriggling around but Maker manages to pass to half guard.
Bastone is looking to escape.#SU#
Maker stands up from half guard. #CL#
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker misses with a body punch.
Bastone misses with a knee strike.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Maker lands with an overhand left.
Bastone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jay Maker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bastone has closed the distance and engaged Maker in a clinch.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Maker working aggressively here.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Maker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bastone.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.#TD2#
Bastone drags the fight down to the ground.
Bastone keeping moving, preventing Maker from controlling successfully.
Maker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet but Maker passes into half guard.
Maker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastone is looking to get back to is feet but Maker passes into side control.
Maker advances to full mount.
Bastone is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Bastone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bastone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bastone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maker controlling the positon.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to get the hooks in deep but Bastone pushed the leg off.
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but Maker has full control of the position and if anything, Bastone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T3#
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone trying to get back to his feet but Maker is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maker.
Bastone covering up well under a series of strikes from Maker.
Maker trying to control.
Bastone avoids the strikes from Maker. #SUB#
Maker looking for the choke but no joy.
Bastone is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Bastone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maker is looking to control Bastone but Bastone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Maker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Maker looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Maker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker! |
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Event:
RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Pierr.
Bastone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierr but St Pierr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastone moves away.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Bastone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Bastone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr feints a jab promting Bastone to slip. St Pierr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierr swings for the body but Bastone moves out of range.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastone throws a hook to the side of St Pierr's head but St Pierr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr slips a jab and a cross from Bastone.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely. #CL#
Bastone has managed to clinch.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone jumps guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
St Pierr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr cracks a nice hook into Bastone's ribs.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Bastone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierr wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Bastone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
St Pierr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierr blocks an uppercut.
Bastone tries to pull guard but St Pierr holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Bastone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierr just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Bastone successfully pulls guard.
St Pierr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Bastone wriggles free and stands up.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastone rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastone shoots for a takedown but St Pierr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastone misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
St Pierr lands a body shot.
A punch combination from St Pierr misses.
St Pierr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastone doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Bastone has St Pierr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Bastone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Pierr throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
St Pierr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for St Pierr.
Jeorge St Pierr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr. #T4#
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!
St Pierr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from St Pierr as Bastone shoots in.
Bastone is looking to clinch.
St Pierr stalks Bastone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastone's face. Bastone staggers backwards, shaken.
St Pierr jabs Bastone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierr wants it to stay on the feet.
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body shot.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bastone back to the cage. St Pierr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
St Pierr connects with a single shot there.
St Pierr is looking to chop away at Bastone's legs.
Bastone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Bastone moves into the clinch.
Bastone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone. #TD#
Bastone pulls St Pierr into guard.
St Pierr cracks Bastone with a solid left hand.
St Pierr stops Bastone from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastone tries to get out of the position.
St Pierr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU2#
St Pierr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastone. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierr punishes Bastone's body with a nice straight punch.
St Pierr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Bastone dodges the punch combination from St Pierr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierr.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastone blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St Pierr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr is looking for the big counter here.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr. #T3#
St Pierr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastone.
Bastone wants to clinch up but St Pierr keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by St Pierr.
St Pierr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from St Pierr does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr misses with a body kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination.
#CL#
Bastone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Pierr smiles and moves away.
St Pierr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierr connects with a right hand. Bastone shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierr digs a good hook to Bastone's body.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body kick.
Bastone tries to clinch up but St Pierr circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Bastone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Pierr.
St Pierr misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bastone looks for a takedown but St Pierr sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on St Pierr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Pierr works Bastone's body with a nice hook.
St Pierr lands a nice shot that snaps Bastone's head back.
St Pierr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bastone clinches up with St Pierr and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
Bastone misses with some punches.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
St Pierr tries to break free but Bastone pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
St Pierr stalling the fight.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
St Pierr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for St Pierr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for St Pierr.
#T2#
St Pierr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Pierr lands with a good body shot.
Bastone tries to clinch but St Pierr moves out of range.
St Pierr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastone's sensitive parts.
St Pierr tries to land a front kick but Bastone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Pierr misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Bastone decides to stand up.
St Pierr scores with a push kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination.
Daniel Bastone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
St Pierr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Pierr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
Bastone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by St Pierr.
Bastone fails to land the takedown.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
St Pierr connects with a body shot.
St Pierr scores with a body shot.
St Pierr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeorge St Pierr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastone shoots for a double leg takedown but St Pierr sprawls well. He's pushed Bastone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastone.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bastone backs off St Pierr throws a huge counter combo but Bastone manages to avoid it all.
St Pierr misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierr lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeorge St Pierr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge St Pierr! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 1
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Juan clinches up with Bastone and pushes him back against the cage.
Juan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
Bastone lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Don Juan has been cut.
Juan letting Bastone take a breather here.
Juan blocks an elbow strike.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juan blocks the elbow strike.
Bastone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bastone after a bit of a struggle.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Juan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bastone avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan.
Bastone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
Bastone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniel Bastone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastone slows down the pace here.
Bastone effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone looking to throw knees to the head but Juan is blocking nicely.
Bastone lands an elbow inside that Juan shrugs off.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Bastone taking a breather.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bastone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bastone throws an elbow that misses.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone avoiding damage as Juan throws knees to the body.
Bastone has Juan pressed against the cage.
Bastone misses with an elbow strike.
Juan blocking some punches.
Bastone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Juan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Juan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Bastone has a couple of punches blocked by Juan.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Juan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bastone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bastone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bastone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Bastone pushes Juan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastone throws an elbow that misses.
Bastone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juan's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Juan's cut.
That's time! Bastone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Bastone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Juan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bastone is on him like a limpet, forcing Juan back against the cage.
Juan is trying to drag Bastone to the mat but Bastone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bastone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juan blocks it with crossed arms.
Bastone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniel Bastone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastone lands an elbow inside.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bastone misses with an elbow over the top.
Juan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bastone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bastone throws an elbow but it misses.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone lands an elbow inside.
Bastone lands an elbow inside that Juan shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Bastone.
Juan is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Bastone is struggling to control the position.
Bastone lands an uppercut.
Bastone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan can do to turn this around?#T2#
Juan blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Juan blocks an elbow strike from Bastone.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan dodges an elbow strike from Bastone.
Juan dodges an elbow strike from Bastone.
Bastone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Juan blocking some punches.
Juan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bastone blocks it with crossed arms.
Juan blocks the elbow strike.
Bastone lands a knee to the head.
Juan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bastone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Bastone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Juan.
Bastone slows down the pace here.
Bastone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastone lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bastone throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone swings wildly with an uppercut but Juan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bastone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bastone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastone.
Bastone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juan blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bastone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Juan's cut.
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!#R3##TD#
Bastone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Bastone stands up. #CL2#
Juan forces Bastone back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Bastone.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bastone.
Juan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastone is pressed up against the cage. Juan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bastone down to the mat. Bastone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Bastone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastone wants to stand but Juan is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Juan trying to keep a closed guard but Bastone is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Bastone stands up and waves to Juan to follow him.
Bastone tries to land a front kick but Juan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Juan as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Juan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daniel Bastone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bastone gets to his feet. Juan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Juan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastone throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Juan is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, Juan circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Bastone.
Bastone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Bastone scores with a takedown into Juan's guard.
Bastone wants to get up but he can't break Juan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastone is keeping the position for now.
Juan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bastone wants to stand up but Juan is controlling him.
Juan postures up in Bastone's guard and throws a big left but Bastone blocks it. #ES#
Bastone has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Juan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Juan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bastone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bastone lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juan.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
Bastone is stalling here.
Bastone lands a nice elbow.
Bastone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bastone misses with an elbow over the top.
Bastone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bastone swings wildly with an uppercut but Juan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastone misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastone misses with an elbow strike.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Don Juan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Bastone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastone throws a punch but it's blocked by Juan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Bastone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Bastone!
Daniel Bastone very nearly forgot to thank Warpath Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Don Juan spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you guys. Next time i break his arm!'. |
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