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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Angry Birds War 82
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Carlsson drives through and clinches with Bin Zayed against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Bin Zayed clinches.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position but instead, Carlsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bin Zayed into the cage.
Bin Zayed wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bin Zayed walks into a straight right hand from Carlsson.#CL#
Bin Zayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carlsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Bin Zayed slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Carlsson manages to break the clinch.
Carlsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carlsson thows a body kick. Bin Zayed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Carlsson.#CL2#
Carlsson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Carlsson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed tries to break free but Carlsson pushes him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Bin Zayed gets caught napping as Carlsson dives in and scores a takedown. Bin Zayed manages to retain guard.
Bin Zayed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bin Zayed pulls Carlsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Carlsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bin Zayed keeping moving, preventing Carlsson from controlling successfully.
Carlsson passes Bin Zayed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlsson wants to pass the guard but Bin Zayed is defending well. #SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Carlsson trying to control from half guard but Bin Zayed is working away. #SUB2#
Carlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bin Zayed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bin Zayed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Carlsson pushes Bin Zayed off and gets back to his feet.
Bin Zayed misses with a body kick.
Bin Zayed moves in looking to clinch but Carlsson pushes him off.
Carlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Bin Zayed should have avoided that one.
Carlsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bin Zayed misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Carlsson lands a body shot.
Carlsson throws a series of punches but Bin Zayed moves out of range.
Carlsson is looking to slow Bin Zayed down with leg kicks.
Bin Zayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Bin Zayed does no damage. #TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Carlsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Carlsson trying to control the position but Bin Zayed is working away.
Carlsson advances nicely into full mount.
Carlsson tries to control but Bin Zayed wriggling away.
Bin Zayed tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Bin Zayed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed working to try and regain half guard.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is having none of it.
Bin Zayed regains half guard.
Bin Zayed is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Carlsson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bin Zayed defending well though.
Carlsson thows a huge punch but Bin Zayed dodges it nicely.
Carlsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Bin Zayed is looking for a sweep. Carlsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bin Zayed trying to hold on to Carlsson's head to control him but Carlsson postures up.
#SUB2#
Carlsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bin Zayed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Zayed keeps working.
Carlsson trying to control from Bin Zayed's half guard. Bin Zayed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bin Zayed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bin Zayed closes the distance and pushes Carlsson back into the cage.#BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carlsson.
Carlsson is breathing heavily.
Bin Zayed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carlsson.
Carlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Carlsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carlsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Carlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bin Zayed misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Carlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bin Zayed wants to control but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Bin Zayed gets back to full guard.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position here.
Carlsson passes into half guard. #T1#
Carlsson trying to control the pace.
Bin Zayed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bin Zayed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bin Zayed holds on and takes a little breather.
Carlsson wants to control from the top but Bin Zayed keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin Zayed has Carlsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Carlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Zayed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlsson's guard. #REVR#
Carlsson wants to stand and escape but Bin Zayed is having none of it. #ES2#
Carlsson has his feet on Bin Zayed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Carlsson works Bin Zayed's body with a nice hook.
Carlsson tries to clinch up.
David Carlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Bin Zayed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3##BC2#
Carlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muhhamad Bin Zayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Carlsson moves into range and clinches up with Bin Zayed.
Bin Zayed leaning against his opponent.
Bin Zayed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlsson as Bin Zayed tries to tie him up.
Bin Zayed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carlsson is keeping busy.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Carlsson breaks the clinch.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Carlsson.
Bin Zayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carlsson lands with a kick to the temple. Bin Zayed shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bin Zayed dodges the punch combination from Carlsson.
Carlsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Carlsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Zayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Zayed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bin Zayed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlsson is struggling to control the position.
Bin Zayed stalling in the clinch but Carlsson improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Carlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carlsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Carlsson!
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Event:
Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Gotsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Gotsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gotsov wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Gotsov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB2#
Gotsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Da Silva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gotsov's guard! Nice work there by Da Silva! #SU#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him. #T1##TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gotsov's guard.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Gotsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Silva preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gotsov looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gotsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Gotsov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotsov circles away.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Da Silva!
Gotsov has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gotsov is stalling here. Da Silva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gotsov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Silva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Da Silva presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gotsov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gotsov wants to hold on but Da Silva pushes him away.#SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Gotsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Gotsov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gotsov on his heels. He'll look to pass Gotsov's guard now, I'm sure.
Gotsov looks winded!
Da Silva postures up.
#SUB2#
Gotsov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denis Gotsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Gotsov closes the distance and clinches.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Gotsov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Da Silva can't fight it off and eventually Gotsov manages to take the fight to the floor. Da Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov postures up in Da Silva's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva blocks it. #T1#
Gotsov lands a couple of elbows.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Gotsov working a defensive guard here.
Gotsov wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Gotsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gotsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gotsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotsov tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotsov to the ground. Gotsov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Gotsov clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gotsov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotsov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotsov with the ground and pound but Da Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Da Silva stops Gotsov from standing up. #T4##SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get! #TD2#
Gotsov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gotsov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Da Silva is trying to maintain the position but Gotsov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gotsov trying to advance position but Da Silva counters by regaining guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Gotsov gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Gotsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotsov continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gotsov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Gotsov getting side control.
Gotsov working Da Silva over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gotsov lands a nice short elbow.
Gotsov trying to control from half guard but Da Silva is working away.
Da Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gotsov is trying to control the action in half guard but Da Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gotsov slips a nice elbow through Da Silva's hands, connecting with Da Silva's forehead.#T1##SUB2#
Gotsov is looking for a kimura here.
Da Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Gotsov misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gotsov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotsov's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotsov pulls Da Silva in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gotsov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet - Gotsov follows without any prompting. #T3#
Da Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gotsov just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Gotsov rushes Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gotsov lands a takedown into guard.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SU#
Da Silva stands and steps away. Gotsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Da Silva cracks Gotsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.
Da Silva lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
The cut above Denis Gotsov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Gotsov. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Gotsov walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Da Silva finds it's target.#ROC#
Gotsov is rocked!#CUT#
Denis Gotsov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Gotsov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Da Silva!
Gotsov scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Gotsov.
I've got Gotsov 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!
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Event:
Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gozu rushes Coleman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gozu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Coleman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gozu is trying to drag Coleman to the mat but Coleman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.#TD2#
Gozu is trying to trip Coleman. He has hold of a leg but Coleman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gozu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gozu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gozu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gozu is trying to move to mount but Coleman reverses beautifully and ends up in Gozu's guard. #SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gozu working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gozu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coleman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gozu on the ground.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Gozu keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Coleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gozu looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Gozu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gozu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gozu pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Gozu wants to sweep but no luck.
Gozu trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Gozu closes the distance and pushes Coleman back into the cage.#TD2#
Gozu pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Gozu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Gozu trying to control the position.
Gozu managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Gozu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
#SUB2#
Coleman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Gozu is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
Gozu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gozu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller Gozu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gozu is controlling Coleman's posture.
Coleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gozu wants to sweep here but Coleman controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Gozu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gozu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gozu looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Coleman attempts a counter takedown but Gozu avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Gozu misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller Gozu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gozu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Gozu didn't expect that.
Coleman preventing the sweep.
Coleman trying to control but Gozu is working from the bottom.
Gozu is trying to keep Coleman in close.
#T4#
Gozu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman content to stall in guard here.
Gozu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gozu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coleman is keeping the position for now.
Gozu stopping the sweep attempt from Coleman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gozu controlling from the top position.
Gozu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miller Gozu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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##CL2#
Gozu closes the distance and clinches.
Gozu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well.
Gozu wants to take the fight to the mat but Coleman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gozu tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miller Gozu.#TD2#
Gozu gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gozu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gozu is trying to control. Coleman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gozu controlling the pace. #ES#
Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gozu keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Gozu pulls guard.
Gozu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gozu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Gozu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#ES#
Coleman has one foot on Gozu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gozu throws a leg kick #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gozu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gozu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coleman is working away from the top position though.
Miller Gozu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB2#
Gozu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Coleman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Coleman!
Coleman takes a little break here. Gozu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gozu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman trying to control from the bottom.
Gozu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coleman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gozu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gozu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Coleman won't allow Gozu to pass to mount.
Gozu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Gozu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Gozu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman is just riding it out for now. Gozu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gozu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gozu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coleman tries to get to full guard but Gozu has control of the leg.
Gozu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coleman keeps working.
Gozu is controlling the pace.
Nate Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miller Gozu.
Well Gozu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miller Gozu!
Miller Gozu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Cajellon throws a sloppy head kick and Bin Zayed moves out of range easily. #KD#
Cajellon lands a big head kick that sends Bin Zayed tumbling to the mat! Cajellon takes a step backwards and waves Bin Zayed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Bin Zayed is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Muhhamad Bin Zayed has been cut.#TD2#
Bin Zayed scores with a takedown into Cajellon's guard.
Bin Zayed is still in real trouble! Can Cajellon finish him?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bin Zayed working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed drops back looking for a leg! Cajellon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cajellon manages to kick Bin Zayed off! Bin Zayed jumps back into Cajellon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Zayed passes Cajellon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bin Zayed seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bin Zayed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bin Zayed thows a huge punch but Cajellon dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Bin Zayed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bin Zayed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bin Zayed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cajellon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bin Zayed prevents Cajellon from getting the reversal.
Bin Zayed looking to finish Cajellon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cajellon!
Cajellon tries to lock up and control but Bin Zayed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Bin Zayed with the ground and pound from mount.
Bin Zayed controlling the pace for now.
Cajellon tries to hold on but Bin Zayed pushes him away.
Bin Zayed raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Bin Zayed is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cajellon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cajellon taking shots to the head.
Bin Zayed controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed looking for a guillotine from mount but Cajellon is having none of it. #T3#
Bin Zayed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cajellon holds on to Bin Zayed around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Bin Zayed raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Bin Zayed quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Bin Zayed but it's paid off an Cajellon is forced to tap! Nice work by Bin Zayed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
PFN - 6 - Fireblast
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ganador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.#SU#
Ganador decides to stand and escape the position.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganador defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Ganador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ganador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Ganador gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Ganador content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass. #T1#
Ganador slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganador looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Ganador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Ganador from controlling successfully.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Ganador trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to sweep him here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is fighting to break Ganador's control of his arms but Ganador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Ganador to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ganador on his heels. He'll look to pass Ganador's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganador pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ganador here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Silva stops Ganador from standing up.
Ganador seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganador defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Ganador feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ganador stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.#T1#
Ganador controlling from the top position.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ganador content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ganador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ganador clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ganador jumps guard and drags Da Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Da Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Ganador leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ganador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luis Ganador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Ganador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador is looking to pass into half guard but Da Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Da Silva is in guard.#REVB#
Ganador wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him. #T4##SU2#
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ganador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva controls Ganador momentarily but Ganador frees himself.
Luis Ganador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
Ganador is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ganador is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ganador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva trying to control but Ganador postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ganador wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ganador slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Ganador attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Ganador pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ganador has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva uses from the top position.
Da Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ganador is pulling down on Da Silva's head to control his posture.
Ganador continues to stall.#T3##SU2#
Da Silva gets to his feet. Ganador looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Ganador drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ganador is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganador is taking a breather. Da Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Silva is not content to let Ganador control the position.#T4#
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganador won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Ganador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ganador, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador!
Luis Ganador was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Dong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Coleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dong for as long as he can get away with.
Coleman'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Coleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dong throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Further stalling from Coleman.
Dong controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman is controlling him.
Coleman won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dong throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Coleman controlling from the top position. #T4#
Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Dong tries to clinch up but Coleman circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coleman defends it nicely.
Nate Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Dong tries to clinch #TD#
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coleman controls the pace.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Coleman.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Dong is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Coleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coleman continues to stall.#T4#
Nate Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coleman continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong misses with a head kick.
Coleman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dong darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Coleman counters with a takedown into side control.
Dong tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dong trying to control but not successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman has good solid back control here. #T1#
Coleman avoiding Dong 's attempts to control his hands.
Dong is in bad spot here.
Dong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Coleman's guard. Nice work there by Dong.
#T2#
Dong is fighting to break Coleman's control of his arms but Coleman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Coleman is stinking the place up with his stalling.#ES#
Coleman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dong wants to break free but Coleman has control.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Coleman keeps him there for the moment.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Dong.
#T3#
Coleman keeps control of Dong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coleman takes an elbow to the temple.
Dong is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coleman prevents Dong from breaking the clinch.
Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dong stalling in the clinch but Coleman improves position.
Coleman is working for takedown but Dong is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coleman is keeping busy.#T4#
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Coleman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman goes for a takedown attempt but Dong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dong throws a combination. Coleman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yi Dong.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bin Zayed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korhonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Korhonen's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bin Zayed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed drops back looking for a leg! Korhonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korhonen manages to kick Bin Zayed off! Bin Zayed jumps back into Korhonen's guard.
Bin Zayed tries to free his leg and advance position but Korhonen is retaining full guard.
Korhonen is looking to stand back up but Bin Zayed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korhonen. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korhonen defends it well.
Korhonen is trying to stand.
Korhonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin Zayed on the ground.#T1#
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Bin Zayed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bin Zayed maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Korhonen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bin Zayed has cracked it and Korhonen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Pulse 81 - Adedji vs Stripe II
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Da Silva stands up and waves to Gotsov to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gotsov dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Gotsov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotsov distracts Da Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Da Silva has wrist control.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Gotsov tries to pass.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is keeping the position.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gotsov.
Gotsov throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Gotsov darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.#TD2#
Gotsov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov trying to move into half guard but instead Da Silva has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gotsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotsov, not yet. #SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Gotsov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gotsov looks winded!
Gotsov trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Gotsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Gotsov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotsov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
That's time! Da Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotsov swinging wildly here.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotsov sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Denis Gotsov has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Da Silva.
Da Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotsov.
#TD2#
Gotsov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gotsov lands in his opponent's guard.
Gotsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotsov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Gotsov is looking to advance position but Da Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gotsov tries to hold on but Da Silva postures up.
Gotsov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SU#
Da Silva stands up from mount. Strange move. #T2##TD2#
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Gotsov throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gotsov's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR#
Da Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Gotsov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gotsov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Gotsov is working an open guard so Da Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gotsov tries to clinch but Da Silva moves away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Da Silva catches Gotsov right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Gotsov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
That has opened up Denis Gotsov's cut even more.#TD2#
Gotsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gotsov throws a strike but Da Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotsov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gotsov's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get!
Gotsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Da Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gotsov is fending him off so far but Da Silva persists. Nope, Gotsov circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Gotsov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gotsov.
Gotsov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Gotsov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Da Silva! #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotsov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Da Silva easily slips into full mount!
Gotsov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denis Gotsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gotsov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gotsov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Da Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice sprawl there from Gotsov as Da Silva shoots in.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gotsov stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gotsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gotsov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Da Silva regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotsov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotsov throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
Gotsov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Gotsov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Gotsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gotsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Da Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gotsov, up you get! #T3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denis Gotsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Gotsov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gotsov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Gotsov wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Gotsov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against the cage.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T4#
Gotsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gotsov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU#
Da Silva gets to his feet. Gotsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Gotsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gotsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Gotsov!
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Event:
ABW 33 Johnson - Chistov
Date: Jun 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Eduardo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bin Zayed on his heels. He'll look to pass Bin Zayed's guard now, I'm sure.
Eduardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eduardo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eduardo lands a couple of elbows.
Eduardo throws a strike but Bin Zayed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Eduardo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bin Zayed throwing strikes from guard but Eduardo blocks nicely.
Eduardo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Eduardo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Eduardo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bin Zayed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eduardo is concentrating on defense, preventing Bin Zayed from advancing position.
Eduardo is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Bin Zayed wants to pass the guard but Eduardo is defending well.
Eduardo tries to kick Bin Zayed off in order to stand up. Bin Zayed Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Eduardo wants to control but Bin Zayed postures up.
Bin Zayed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eduardo is avoiding damage well.
Eduardo is trying to control Bin Zayed's posture but Bin Zayed avoids it. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bin Zayed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eduardo tries to buck Bin Zayed off but Bin Zayed is having none of it.#T2#
Bin Zayed tries to move to mount but Eduardo blocks the move with his legs.
Eduardo dodges the ground and pound from Bin Zayed.
Eduardo is trying to control Bin Zayed's posture but Bin Zayed avoids it.
Eduardo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Eduardo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bin Zayed presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eduardo has given up his back.
Eduardo staying busy and making it hard for Bin Zayed to control.
Bin Zayed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T3#
Eduardo just trying to survive but Bin Zayed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Eduardo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Eduardo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bin Zayed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Richards fails with the takedown#CL#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Richards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Svensson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Svensson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sven Svensson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Richards.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson lands a right hand.
Svensson stops a takedown attempt from Richards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
A right hook to the body lands for Svensson.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Richards's head.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Richards's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Richards has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Svensson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richardss head.
Richards is looking for a takedown.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson throws a head punch that misses.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Richards avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the ropes.
Richards goes for a takedown in the clinch but Svensson prevents it.
Richards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Svensson is defending well.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Richards is looking to take this one to the mat.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richards backwards. #T3#
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
Svensson dips a shoulder and cracks Richards with a mighty uppercut! Richards falls back against the ropes and Svensson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Richards is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Svensson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
A very excited looking Sven Svensson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 27
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Boi rushes Bin Zayed and presses him up against the cage.
Boi is struggling to control the position.
Bin Zayed tries to score a body lock takedown but Boi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Boi has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bin Zayed uses from the top position.
Bin Zayed content to stall in guard here.
Boi wants to get back to his feet but Bin Zayed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bin Zayed trying to control the position from guard on top but Boi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi looking to control.
#SUB#
Bin Zayed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bin Zayed has managed to get both his arms back between Boi's legs - danger averted.
Bin Zayed throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Bin Zayed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boi trying to keep a closed guard but Bin Zayed is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boi working a defensive guard but Bin Zayed passes into half guard.
Boi wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Boi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bin Zayed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bin Zayed performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
PFN - 1 - Wednesday Beatdown
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.#T1#
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Silva looks winded!
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Da Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a poor takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valentine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.#T2#
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valentine defends it nicely.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Valentine.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Valentine ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva misses with a left hand
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Valentine throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.
Da Silva misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Valentine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Valentine tries to sprawl out of it but Da Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valentine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valentine sprawls well. Valentine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Valentine. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Da Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Valentine has got the better of the exchanges.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valentine but Valentine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Da Silva shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Da Silva misses with a hook
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Da Silva.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T3#
Da Silva misses with a takedown
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leon Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Valentine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Valentine dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots and misses
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valentine as he avoids it easily.
Leon Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valentine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Da Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Valentine gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Valentine circles away easily
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valentine avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Valentine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Da Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Valentine shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Valentine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valentine pinned against the cage. Valentine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Valentine saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Valentine!
Our winner, Leon Valentine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Bushido 53: Aziz vs. Van Gaal
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Franco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Franco shoots and misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Franco didn't expect that.
Richards wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco wants to stand but Richards is controlling the position.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.
Franco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Franco is looking to stand up but Richards isn't so interested in that idea.
Richards trying to control but Franco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Richards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Richards bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Franco's guard. #REVB#
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Richards distracts Franco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
Richards stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Franco working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Richards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Richards chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!
Richards gets to his feet and stands over Franco, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franco felt that one! Richards unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franco from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards shoots in and bounces Drakov off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Drakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Drakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richards passes into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Drakov struggling a bit here.
Drakov taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drakov looking for a sweep but Richards has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Drakov is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Drakov looks a forlorn figure.
#T1#
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drakov is looking to escape.
Drakov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Drakov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Richards working the ground and pound effectively.
Drakov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richards's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 10
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Baracus.
#CL#
Bin Zayed gets tackled into the cage by Baracus. Baracus maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Baracus. #BC#
Baracus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baracus cracks Bin Zayed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Baracus gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bin Zayed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bin Zayed is stalling in the full guard.
Baracus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bin Zayed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Baracus is trying to stand up here but Bin Zayed is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Baracus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Carneiro lands with a straight right. Da Silva didn't see that one coming.
Carneiro throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Carneiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Da Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carneiro tries to avoid it but Da Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carneiro to the ground. Carneiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carneiro with the counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Carneiro tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Carneiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Da Silva did well to prevent Carneiro getting side control.
Carneiro content to control rather than advance.
Carneiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Carneiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Carneiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carneiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carneiro trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Carneiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carneiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carneiro stalling.
Ground and pound from Carneiro. #SUB2#
Carneiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Carneiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Da Silva!
Da Silva holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carneiro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carneiro avoids the attempt from Da Silva to control.
Carneiro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Carneiro throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Carneiro punishing his opponent with strikes.
Carneiro controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Carneiro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Carneiro has hold of Da Silva's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Da Silva manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carneiro has control of Da Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Da Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Carneiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Carneiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Carneiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carneiro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Carneiro feints the counter takedown.
Carneiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Carneiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Da Silva's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Da Silva managing to control the position.
Carneiro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Carneiro throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carneiro's guard. Nice move by Da Silva!#REVR##ES2#
Carneiro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Da Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Carneiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carneiro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#TD2#
Carneiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carneiro.
Carneiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB2#
Carneiro has gone for a leg lock! Da Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carneiro's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Carneiro looking for a guillotine here but Da Silva defends easily.
#ES2#
Carneiro has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Da Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carneiro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3##BC2#
Carneiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Daniel Carneiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Carneiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carneiro content to stall in guard here.
Da Silva wants to sweep here but Carneiro controlling him for the moment.
Carneiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Carneiro trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Carneiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Carneiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Carneiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Carneiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carneiro throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Carneiro sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carneiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carneiro sprawls well. Carneiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Carneiro is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Carneiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carneiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Carneiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Carneiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carneiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carneiro throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Carneiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Da Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Da Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carneiro throwing strikes but missing.
Carneiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Let's hope that Carneiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Daniel Carneiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carneiro misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
Carneiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carneiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carneiro controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Carneiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carneiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Rafael Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Carneiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carneiro's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Carneiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carneiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Carneiro!
Daniel Carneiro 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Caldwell drives through and clinches with Bin Zayed against the cage.
Caldwell lands a right hand.
Caldwell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Caldwell lands a left hand.
Bin Zayed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bin Zayed is trying to maintain a safe position but Caldwell gets an underhook and turns Bin Zayed into the cage.
Caldwell scores with a shot to the side of Bin Zayed's head. #BC2#
Caldwell breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bin Zayed.
Caldwell tries to work over Bin Zayed's front leg with a kick but Bin Zayed checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Zayed tries to clinch up but Caldwell circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Caldwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Caldwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bin Zayed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Zayed trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Caldwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Zayed keeps working. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldwell.
Bin Zayed won't allow Caldwell to pass to mount.
Caldwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bin Zayed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Caldwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bin Zayed defends it well.
Bin Zayed is looking for a sweep. Caldwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldwell.
Bin Zayed gets full guard.
Bin Zayed 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.
Caldwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bin Zayed's guard.
Bin Zayed keeping full guard, as Caldwell tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Caldwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bin Zayed has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Caldwell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bin Zayed has tightened it up now! Caldwell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Da Silva gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Lewis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Da Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lewis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Da Silva jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis avoiding damage.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis working Da Silva over with knees to the body.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Lewis breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lewis quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Da Silva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lewis defend it? Da Silva steps over the head and cranks it - Lewis is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Da Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Da Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyko.
Richards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boyko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boyko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Boyko shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyko tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
#TD#
Richards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyko trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richards wants to work for an arm triangle but Boyko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Boyko is trying to get back to full guard.
Richards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richards is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richards stops Boyko from getting back to his feet.
Richards working Boyko over with strikes.
Boyko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Richards scores with a couple of nice shots.
Richards takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boyko for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Boyko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richards pulls his head out easily.
Boyko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
Boyko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Richards is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Richards unloading with bombs!
Boyko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Richards has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boyko's face.
Richards wants to control the pace but Boyko is squirming around nicely.
Boyko is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyko is trying desperately to improve position.
Boyko looks winded!
Richards lands with some strikes.#T3#
Richards can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boyko is looking to escape.
Boyko is bucking up trying to escape but Richards cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Boyko is rocked!
Richards loads up with a big shot that hurts Boyko! He's pulled Richards in close but Richards has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Boyko survive? More strikes from Richards and Boyko is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Feijoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Joaquin Feijoo has been cut.#TD#
Feijoo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Feijoo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Da Silva has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Feijoo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Feijoo wants the takedown. Da Silva is fighting it off but Feijoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva's guard against 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!
Feijoo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Feijoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Feijoo wants to pass to mount but Da Silva is defending the position.
Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feijoo is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Feijoo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feijoo passes to full mount!
Feijoo controlling the pace for now.
Feijoo wants to control the pace but Da Silva is squirming around nicely.
Da Silva tries to lock up and control but Feijoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Feijoo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Da Silva is on top in guard.
Feijoo pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Feijoo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Feijoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Feijoo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Feijoo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Feijoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feijoo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feijoo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Feijoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Feijoo tries to pass to full mount but Da Silva defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Feijoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Feijoo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Da Silva prevents Feijoo from moving into mount.
Feijoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Feijoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva keeps working. #SUB#
Feijoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo postures up.
Feijoo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Da Silva's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feijoo has knee on belly momentarily but Da Silva bucks him off and regains half guard.
Da Silva won't allow Feijoo to pass to mount. #T1#
Feijoo is thwarting Da Silva's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Feijoo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Feijoo moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Feijoo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Da Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Feijoo tries for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Da Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Silva is looking to control Feijoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Da Silva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Da Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Feijoo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #T3##SUB#
Feijoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Da Silva is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joaquin Feijoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Feijoo wants to free his trapped foot but Da Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Da Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Feijoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Feijoo's back!
Feijoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Feijoo fending off the submission attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva controlling well, preventing Feijoo from escaping the position.
#T4#
Feijoo trying to control the hands but Da Silva won't let him.
Feijoo rolls, trying to escape but Da Silva keeps control of the position.
Feijoo is working hard here to advance position.
Feijoo turns into Da Silva and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Da Silva has his foot on Feijoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Feijoo works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rafael Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joaquin Feijoo'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Feijoo as he jumps to the side.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Feijoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Feijoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Feijoo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Da Silva to the mat! Da Silva manages to get full guard.
Feijoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Feijoo is pushing down on Da Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Da Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Feijoo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Da Silva is staying active underneath Feijoo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Feijoo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Feijoo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Feijoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Feijoo wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
Da Silva wants to improve his position but Feijoo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Feijoo is looking for a kimura here.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but Da Silva defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Feijoo slows the pace down in half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Feijoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Feijoo is controlling the pace.
Da Silva is pressing down on Feijoo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Feijoo wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Feijoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Da Silva working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Feijoo dives in and scores a takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Feijoo trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva, not yet.
Feijoo won't allow Da Silva to get back to his feet.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Feijoo tries to pass.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Feijoo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Feijoo defends well.#T4#
Feijoo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Da Silva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Feijoo passes Da Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Feijoo in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Feijoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feijoo 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Feijoo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Toddumai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Da Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toddumai lands a right hook to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range as Toddumai strikes.
Toddumai misses with a body shot.
Toddumai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toddumai's corner calls for a 1-2. Toddumai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Silva shoots in but Toddumai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toddumai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Toddumai sprawls well.
Alessio Toddumai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toddumai pinned against the cage. Toddumai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Toddumai as he connects with a hook.
Toddumai throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Toddumai connects with a jab.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Toddumai had a free shot at his head there.
Toddumai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toddumai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Toddumai misses the jab.
Toddumai looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Toddumai ducked under it nicely.
Toddumai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Da Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Toddumai.
Alessio Toddumai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toddumai swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Da Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toddumai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Da Silva wants to control but Toddumai is keeping busy.
Toddumai wants to stand up but Da Silva has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU#
Toddumai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Da Silva lands with a right hand.
A big right from Toddumai misses.
Toddumai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toddumai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Toddumai throwing a counter right hand but Da Silva manages to avoid it.#T3#
Toddumai stuns Da Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toddumai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Toddumai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Da Silva looks winded!
Toddumai stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Toddumai scores with a shot to the body.
Toddumai throws a looping overhand right but Da Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toddumai finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
Da Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Toddumai backs up against the cage.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Toddumai.#T4#
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Toddumai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toddumai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toddumai.
A left lands for Da Silva.
Toddumai jabs at Da Silva's body.
No luck for Da Silva with that takedown attempt.
Toddumai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Toddumai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toddumai misses the jab.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toddumai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.#TD2#
Da Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Toddumai's guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Toddumai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toddumai is controlling Da Silva's posture.#T1#
Toddumai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Toddumai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toddumai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Da Silva trying to control but Toddumai is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Da Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Toddumai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Silva is working away from the top position though.
Da Silva passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toddumai tries to buck Da Silva off but Da Silva is having none of it.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Toddumai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB2#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Toddumai is defending well.
Toddumai is not content to let Da Silva control the position. #SUB2#
Da Silva tries for a kimura but Toddumai is defending well. #SUB2#
Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toddumai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Silva controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Da Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Toddumai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Da Silva!
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