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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Tonioli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bramble looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tonioli lands with a hook. Bramble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bramble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bramble moves away.
Bramble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonioli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bramble.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bramble moves away.
Tonioli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bramble with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tonioli to score with a decent uppercut.
Bramble has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bramble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Bramble is rocked!
Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bramble is still on wobbly legs! Can Tonioli finish him?
Danga de danga de dang - Tonioli scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Tonioli. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bramble! But no joy.#T1#
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot.
Bramble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonioli works Bramble's body with a nice hook.
Bramble finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tonioli's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Bramble falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli! |
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Event:
HFC 67: Fermi vs Hunt
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
Wreed Wrastle really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 193.8, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Axton Burgess was cancelled. |
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Event:
WFC 25: Hulk vs Dude
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
McIntyre gets caught napping as Dickweed dives in and scores a takedown. McIntyre manages to retain guard.
Dickweed postures up and lands a big shot to McIntyre's brow.
Dickweed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dickweed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dickweed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dickweed connects with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickweed's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#McIntyre is rocked!#SUB#
Dickweed drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dickweed seems to have locked his on tight now - McIntyre screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dickweed, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Dickweed! |
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Event:
NYF 6: Kuznecov vs St Claire
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Ruiz throws a right and a left that Bramble avoids nicely.
Bramble let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruiz with a nice calf kick.
Anthony Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruiz. That's going to slow Bramble down.
Ruiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruiz jabs Bramble right on the nose. Bramble blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz.
Bramble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ruiz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruiz lands a high kick!
Bramble staying out of range there.
Bramble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruiz lands with a kick to the temple. Bramble shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz lands a nice shot that snaps Bramble's head back.
#ROC#Bramble is rocked!
Bramble has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ruiz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bramble is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruiz finish him?#T1#
Ruiz tries to bum rush Bramble with a series of wild strikes but Bramble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruiz lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bramble can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Ruiz and Bramble drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Ruiz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ruiz!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ruiz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bennett prevents a body shot from Smith.
Bennett is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Bennett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
BC Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Bennett.#TD2#
Bennett wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Bennett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.#SUB2#
Bennett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Smith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bennett, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bennett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bennett is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Smith escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Smith!#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.
Bennett tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to stand but Bennett is controlling his arm.
Bennett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Bennett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bennett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Bennett jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bennett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Bennett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for subs from the bottom but Smith mounts him!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bennett tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith controlling the action here.
Bennett is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bennett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bennett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bennett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bennett rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Bennett jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Bennett throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Bennett is not content to let Smith control the position.
Bennett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bennett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Bennett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Bennett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Bennett up and slammed him! Bennett can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Bennett looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bennett manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Bennett wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Bennett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas Bennett has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bennett manages to get back to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Bennett wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bennett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Bennett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennett 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Tellurique looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vandorne looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vandorne shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Tellurique moves into the clinch.
Vandorne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tellurique makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vandorne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a knee to the head.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique lands a body punch.
Tellurique lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vandorne takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've been informed that Vandorne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tellurique digs a right hand into Vandorne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vandorne's gas tank.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
#T1#
Tellurique lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vandorne or not.
Tellurique lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vandorne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellurique working Vandorne over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vandorne takes a shot to the head.
Vandorne is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellurique has double underhooks.
Tellurique works on Vandorne's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tellurique as the two fighters clinch.
Tellurique lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tellurique presses Vandorne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique is stalling here.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head. #ROC#Vandorne is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
Tellurique throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tellurique avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
#T3#
Tellurique lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandorne backwards.
Tellurique lands a right hand.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vandorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellurique finish him?
Tellurique lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head.
Tellurique pushes Vandorne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tellurique lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Vandorne's ribcage. Vandorne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Tellurique .
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandornes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellurique lands a left hand.
Tellurique throws a big uppercut that drops Vandorne! More strikes from Tellurique and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vandorne lies dazed against the cage as Tellurique celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !
Gaston Tellurique thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 5
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Garrison lands a left and a right that send Bramble crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bramble is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Livingstone Bramble has been cut.
Garrison looks to land a combination but Bramble avoids it well.
Oh Bramble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garrison misses with a straight right.
Bramble avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Garrison throws a right hand that Bramble ducks under and follows up with a left that Bramble also avoids with ease.
Bramble seems to have got his legs back now.
Garrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Bramble misses its target.
Garrison misses with a two punch combination.
Bramble throwing a counter right hand but Garrison manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Garrison lands a left and a right that send Bramble crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bramble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrison.
Garrison drops Bramble with a huge uppercut! Bramble drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Garrison is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Garrison!
Gary Garrison thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Bramble throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Bramble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Bramble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bramble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones is looking to clinch but Bramble is avoiding it.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Bramble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bramble looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Bramble cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
As Jones looks to move away, Bramble throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Bramble.#T1##CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Bramble.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bramble fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Livingstone Bramble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Jones.#TD2#
Bramble gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bramble has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jones has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bramble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bramble works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Bramble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not. #BC#
Bramble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Bramble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Livingstone Bramble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Bramble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Bramble avoids it.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bramble scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Bramble punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Bramble is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bramble misses the target.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Bramble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones thows a leg kick but Bramble checks it
and Bramble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones looks winded!
Jones tries for a takedown but Bramble circles away easily
and Bramble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bramble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bramble.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bramble finish him?
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bramble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Bramble cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bramble finish him?
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Bramble counters with a huge left! Jones is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bramble isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jones from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bramble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Livingstone Bramble!
Bob Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm done, I'm done and onto the next one, see ya soon fight fans'. |
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Event:
TD 9
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Pertle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harden wants to control but Pertle postures up.
Harden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pertle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pertle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pertle's back!#SUB#
Harden looking for the choke but no joy.
Harden throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pertle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Harden looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB#
Harden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pertle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pertle for a finish.
Harden gets his hands free as Pertle looks to control.
Harden throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pertle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harden.
Pertle trying to get back to his feet but Harden is in full control for now. #SUB#
Harden has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pertle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Harden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T2#
Pertle wants to escape the position.
Pertle trying to control the action but Harden just sinks the hooks in.
Pertle rolls, trying to escape but Harden keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harden's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pertle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harden is controlling the position but Pertle somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Pertle tries to get to full guard but Harden has control of the leg.
Harden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Harden wants to control but Pertle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Harden wants to work for an arm triangle but Pertle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pertle wants to get back to full guard.
Pertle wants to control but Harden is keeping busy.
Pertle wants to get back to full guard but Harden has mounted him!
Pertle tries to hold on but Harden postures up.
Harden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pertle hang on?#T4#
Pertle is trying to stand.#SUB#
Harden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pertle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pertle shrugs it off.
The referee warns Pertle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SU#
Harden gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Pertle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Harden is trying to get back to half guard.
Pertle advances to mount.
Harden is breathing heavily.
Pertle misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahir Harden 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#
Harden fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Harden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pertle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pertle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harden is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pertle sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Harden wants to sweep but no luck.
Harden keeping moving, preventing Pertle from controlling successfully.
Harden on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harden tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Harden has his foot on Pertle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pertle works his way back into a safe position though.
Pertle wants to control from the top but Harden keeps moving.
Pertle is looking to advance position but Harden has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Pertle tries to lock up and control but Harden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Harden scoring with strikes but Pertle is staying in there.
Zahir Harden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harden unloading with bombs!
Harden lands a couple of good shots and Pertle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harden has the hooks in. Pertle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Pertle fending off the submission attempt from Harden.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is taking a good look at Pertle as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Harden!
Pertle tries to roll but Harden sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Harden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pertle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Harden is not going to allow Pertle to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Harden looking for the RNC.
Harden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harden trying to control momentarily.
Harden controlling well, preventing Pertle from escaping the position.
Pertle keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Harden is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pertle won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Harden off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zahir Harden!
After the fight, Zahir Harden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
Wreed Wrastle really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 189.1, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Kawonn Peeples was cancelled. |
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Event:
WFC 16: Avangyan vs Alexander
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cohen to score with a decent uppercut.
McIntyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Cohen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Cohen.
Cohen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Asher Cohen has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Cohen there.
Cohen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cohen.
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Cohen circles away easily
and Cohen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cohen tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#McIntyre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cohen slaps away a takedown attempt from McIntyre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
Cohen throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cohen.
Cohen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Cohen is pawing at McIntyre, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into McIntyre's nose. McIntyre is badly hurt! Cohen pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! McIntyre tries desperately to hold on but Cohen is relentless in his assault! As McIntyre receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Cohen away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Cohen! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
Baxter Broxton had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 189.9, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Rock Lee was cancelled. |
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Event:
TD 6
Date: Nov 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Meeks tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Vandorne has Meeks up against the cage in a clinch.
Vandorne is struggling to control the position.
Meeks lands a left hand.
Meeks works on Vandorne's body with a couple of short punches.
Meeks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vandorne up against the cage.
Vandorne avoiding damage as Meeks throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Vandorne controls the action.
Vandorne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meeks after a bit of a struggle.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vandorne.
Meeks stalling against the cage.
Meeks with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Vandorne avoiding damage as Meeks throws knees to the body.
Meeks is pushing Vandorne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vandorne is trying to drag Meeks to the mat but Meeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vandorne jumps guard but Meeks stands there with Vandorne around his waist. Vandorne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Meeks stalling against the cage.
Meeks landing knees to the head.
Meeks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meeks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vandorne looks winded!#T2#
Vandorne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meeks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandorne's elbow.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vandorne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meeks landing knees to the body.
Meeks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meeks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks controlling the action here for a moment.
Vandorne is looking for a takedown.
Vandorne throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandorne's elbow.
Meeks lands a shoulder strike.
Vandorne struggles to land a body shot inside as Meeks controls his hands.
Meeks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vandorne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vandorne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vandorne tries to stall but Meeks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Meeks prevents a body shot from Vandorne.
Meeks misses with a body punch.
Meeks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meeks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vandorne misses with a body punch.
Vandorne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meeks missing with knees to the body.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Vandorne takes a knee to the side of the body.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vandorne is trying to drag Meeks to the mat but Meeks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meeks stalling in the clinch.
Meeks gets underhooks to prevent Vandorne's takedown attempt.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vandorne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks lands a nice knee to the body.
Meeks tries a body shot but Vandorne blocks it.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for Meeks to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Vandorne back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Paul Vandorne has been cut.
Meeks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vandorne backwards.
Meeks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Meeks obliges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meeks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandorne blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Meeks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vandorne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vandorne scores a nice knee to the body.
#T1#
Vandorne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Vandorne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meeks scores with a knee to the head.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vandorne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vandorne is breathing heavily.
Vandorne is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Vandorne manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meeks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vandorne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vandorne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Meeks pushes Vandorne away with a front kick.
Meeks throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Meeks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vandorne avoids a kick to the body.
Vandorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meeks. That did some damage!
Vandorne misses with a leg kick
and Meeks counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meeks lands a leg kick that knocks Vandorne off balance momentarily.
Meeks cracks Vandorne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meeks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meeks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Vandorne is rocked!
Meeks lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vandorne is still on wobbly legs! Can Meeks finish him?
Meeks throws a front kick aimed at Vandorne's knee but Vandorne avoids it well.
Vandorne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meeks's waist but Meeks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vandorne off to one side.
Vandorne seems to have recovered his senses.
Meeks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vandorne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meeks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vandorne scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Vandorne back into the cage.
Vandorne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vandorne can do to turn this around?
Vandorne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meeks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Vandorne avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage.
Meeks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vandorne.
#T3#
Meeks lands a nice knee to the body.
Meeks scores a nice knee to the body.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meeks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Meeks can't find room to land a body shot as Vandorne controls the action.
Vandorne leaning against his opponent.
Meeks is pushing Vandorne up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vandorne tries to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Meeks obliges.#T4#
Meeks working Vandorne over with knees to the body.
Meeks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandorne's elbow. #TD2#
Vandorne wants the takedown. Meeks is fighting it off but Vandorne persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Meeks's guard against the cage.
Meeks seems keen to control Vandorne's posture.
Vandorne wants to control from the top but Meeks keeps moving.
Vandorne postures up.
Meeks keeping moving, preventing Vandorne from controlling successfully.
Vandorne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Vandorne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Vandorne back into the cage.
Meeks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks working Vandorne over with knees to the body.
Meeks lands a knee to the body.
Meeks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Meeks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meeks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vandorne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Meeks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meeks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Vandorne jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meeks walks away with a smile on his face. Vandorne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vandorne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meeks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paul Vandorne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Meeks closes the distance and pushes Vandorne back into the cage.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Vandorne.
Vandorne slows down the pace here.
Meeks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vandorne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vandorne can't break the clinch.
Meeks tries to throw a body punch but Vandorne avoids it by throwing Meeks back against the cage. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meeks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meeks.
Vandorne looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks with a knee to the head.
Fenton Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks avoiding damage as Vandorne throws knees to the body.
Vandorne is looking to control Meeks's arms but Meeks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vandorne has his back to the cage.
Meeks lands a hook that snaps the head of Vandorne backwards. #T3#
Meeks lands an uppercut.
Meeks misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Vandorne breaks from the clinch.
Meeks misses with a head kick.
Meeks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Meeks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Meeks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vandorne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Meeks lands a shot to the body.
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Vandorne controls his hands.
Vandorne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
Vandorne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Vandorne jumps into guard, dragging Meeks to the mat.
Meeks wanted to stand there but Vandorne had control of the position.
Vandorne is trying to keep Meeks in close.
Meeks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vandorne's guard.
Meeks stopping the sweep attempt from Vandorne.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vandorne trying to control the position.
Paul Vandorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenton Meeks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meeks is looking to stand up but Vandorne won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Meeks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meeks, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Meeks! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 66
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Jaditsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (2) Jaditsa
Cerqueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jaditsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jaditsa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cerqueira (4) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Cerqueira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaditsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Cerqueira sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jaditsa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Okafor was just out of range.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Titan Fitness $180/wk in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
As Okafor backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okafor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okafor is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #T2#
Smith prevents Okafor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard.
Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor misses the jab.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #T4#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Okafor kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Okafor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
That kick from Smith tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Okafor.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Smith rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Okafor trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okafor into the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor misses with a straight left. #T3#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabs at Smith's body.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Smith thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Okafor. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Okafor pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control but Smith postures up.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working.
Okafor tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#ES2#
Okafor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Okafor back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Smith lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T2#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okafor's guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Okafor stands up from Smith's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Okafor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okafor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smith easily slips into full mount!
Okafor is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Okafor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okafor is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You get the feeling that Okafor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
BC Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Okafor has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 8
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Forsberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Forsberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Forsberg misses. #TD#
Dai looking to score a takedown here. Forsberg is defending well but Dai drives through and ends up in Forsberg's guard.
Forsberg is looking to stand back up but Dai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Forsberg. #REVB#
Dai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dai controlling from mount. #SU#
Dai get's back to his feet.#T1#
Forsberg connects with a single shot there.
Dai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Forsberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magnus Forsberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Dai feints and as Forsberg raises his hands in defense, Dai changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Forsberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Forsberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dai is looking to take a break and control but Forsberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Dai has hold of Forsberg's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Forsberg tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dai cranks the arm and Forsberg screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Forsberg, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Dai! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Ray White! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
White instigates a clinch. #TD#
White pulls Jaditsa into guard.
White keeping full guard, as Jaditsa tries to pass.
Jaditsa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White is looking for a triangle but Jaditsa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White working a defensive guard here.
Jaditsa tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White keeping moving, preventing Jaditsa from controlling successfully.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaditsa stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (3) Jaditsa
White is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaditsa moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (6) Jaditsa
Jaditsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Jaditsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Jaditsa can't control as he wanted to and White manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is trying to maintain the position but Jaditsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jaditsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Jaditsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4##SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Jaditsa sits in half guard. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jaditsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaditsa not doing much here.
#T5#
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
White might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaditsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is trying to control the position but Jaditsa postures up. #T6#
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet. #SUB#
White throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaditsa escapes and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (9) Jaditsa
White trying to remain calm as Jaditsa controls from the top position.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaditsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jaditsa controlling the pace.
White trying to hold on to Jaditsa's head to control him but Jaditsa postures up.
Jaditsa stalling away here and it's allowed White to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaditsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaditsa looking to pass the guard.
Jaditsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: White (0) vs (12) Jaditsa
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White (2) vs (12) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg. #SUB#
White 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.
#T8#
Jaditsa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White is keen to just control but Jaditsa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jaditsa still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jaditsa has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: White (2) vs (16) Jaditsa#T9##SUB2#
Jaditsa is working to tighten his grip on White's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. White has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jaditsa is really squeezing tight and eventually White passes out! Jaditsa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bradley Jaditsa!
The defeated Ray White had this to say: 'Gimme this mic, fool! You believe this guy, sheez! Yo, Ya'll calm down over this one, he aint nothin! I'd knock this dude out if these fists were flyin! That's whassup! I'm ready for next week, bring em' on...'. |
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Event:
TD 4
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Pertle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pertle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pertle lands a jab.
Meeks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deep waters in the buildup to the fight.
Pertle shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense.
Pertle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses.
Pertle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses.
Pertle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Pertle.
Pertle checks a leg kick nicely.
As Meeks backs off Pertle throws a huge counter combo but Meeks manages to avoid it all.
Fenton Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Pertle closes the distance and pushes Meeks back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pertle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meeks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Pertle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meeks is trying to keep an underhook but Pertle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Meeks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Meeks looking for a sweep. Not yet Meeks, not yet.
Meeks pulls Pertle in close to prevent any damage.
Meeks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pertle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Meeks gets to his feet - Pertle follows without any prompting.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pertle fails with the takedown.#T2#
Pertle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meeks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meeks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meeks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pertle's coach down at Titan Fitness $180/wk was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pertle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Meeks with the inside leg kick.
Pertle tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks connects with a high kick.
Pertle slips under a jab.
Pertle avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Meeks.
Meeks throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pertle is defending well for now.
Meeks misses with a punch to the body.
Meeks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pertle blocks it with crossed arms. #T3##TD2#
Pertle jumps guard and drags Meeks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pertle is trying to keep Meeks in close.
Meeks is fighting to break Pertle's control of his arms but Pertle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Pertle 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.
Meeks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pertle's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meeks throws a body kick that misses.
Meeks looks to land a body kick but Pertle moved away.
Pertle throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pertle is defended easily by Meeks.
Meeks tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pertle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pertle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pertle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meeks to score with a decent uppercut.
Pertle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meeks thinks about countering with a head kick.
Meeks moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Pertle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pertle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meeks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pertle is defending well for now.
Pertle effectively controlling the action here.
Meeks avoids a wild elbow strike from Pertle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks misses with a knee strike.
Meeks tries a knee to the head but Pertle blocks it.
Pertle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meeks is defending well.
Meeks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Pertle goes for a takedown attempt but Meeks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Pertle.
Meeks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pertle manages to avoid it.
Meeks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pertle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks connects with a leg kick.
Meeks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Meeks throws a head kick but Pertle moves out of range.
Meeks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Meeks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pertle can do to turn this around?
Pertle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meeks.#CL#
Meeks has managed to clinch.
Pertle is looking for a takedown.
Meeks works on Pertle's body with a couple of short punches.
Meeks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meeks avoiding damage.
#T2#
Meeks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pertle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meeks to keep the fight standing.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pertle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pertle is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pertle's face.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pertle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
Meeks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Meeks is working Pertle over against the cage.
Meeks landing knees to the head.
Meeks lands a knee to the body.
Meeks lands a nice knee to the body.
Meeks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Meeks connects with a knee to the head.
Pertle is working for takedown but Meeks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pertle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Meeks drives through and clinches with Pertle against the cage.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pertle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pertle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meeks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meeks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into Pertle's ribcage.
Pertle wants to stall.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pertle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fenton Meeks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meeks lands a knee to the body.
#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Meeks.
Meeks tries to work over Pertle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pertle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A body shot lands from Meeks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into Pertle's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meeks.
A bit of stalling here from Meeks.
Meeks is pushing Pertle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pertle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meeks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meeks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Meeks dominated that second round.
That's time! Meeks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meeks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pertle's sensitive parts.
Meeks misses with the combination.
Pertle feints the counter takedown.
Pertle checks a low kick from Meeks.#TD2#
Pertle dives in and scores a takedown into Meeks's guard.
Meeks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pertle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pertle blocks a body shot from Meeks.
Pertle stalling.
Pertle wants a takedown but no success here.
Pertle leaning against his opponent.
Pertle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pertle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meeks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pertle up against the cage.
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into Pertle's ribcage.#T1#
Meeks lands a nice knee to the body.
Meeks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Meeks.
Meeks cracks Pertle with a nice body shot.
Meeks stalling the fight.
Meeks working Pertle over with knees to the body.
Meeks digs a right hand into Pertle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pertle's gas tank.
Meeks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Meeks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meeks scores with a shot to the side of Pertle's head. #T2#
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!
Meeks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pertle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meeks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pertle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pertle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meeks.
Meeks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Meeks landing knees to the head.
Meeks working Pertle over with knees to the body.
Meeks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pertle's face.
Meeks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meeks putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pertle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Meeks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pertle controls his hands.
Pertle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meeks crunches a lovely knee into Pertle's ribcage.
Meeks scores a nice knee to the body.
Meeks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Meeks lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meeks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pertle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meeks prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meeks.
A knee to the head by Meeks.
#T4#
Pertle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meeks is defending well.
Fenton Meeks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Pertle.
Meeks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meeks tries a body shot but Pertle blocks it.
Meeks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pertle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Meeks is keeping busy.
Pertle tries to work over Meeks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pertle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pertle doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeks circles away.
Meeks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Pertle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Meeks!
Meeks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meeks tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Meeks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meeks 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fenton Meeks! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Jean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jean scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Wrastle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jean!
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!
Jean on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wrastle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
My spies in Titan Fitness $180/wk inform me that Wrastle has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wrastle is controlling him well.
Wrastle controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Wrastle landing a few strikes.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wrastle in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jean is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wreed Wrastle! |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 58
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bradley Jaditsa!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jaditsa. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (7) vs (0) Jaditsa
You can see the frustration on Jaditsa's face as Smooth controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth working away.
Jaditsa tries to bench press Smooth off him but Smooth keeps the position.
Jaditsa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Jaditsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jaditsa
Jaditsa tries to hold on but Smooth postures up.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa prevents Smooth from taking his back.
Smooth is working hard here to advance position.
Jaditsa tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.#T2#
Smooth forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (12) vs (0) Jaditsa
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jaditsa tries to roll but Smooth sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke from the back.
Smooth is trying to stick to Jaditsa's back but Jaditsa is turning into Smooth. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Smooth's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaditsa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (12) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth trying to control the position.
Jaditsa wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smooth working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jaditsa preventing the sweep.
Smooth has control of Jaditsa's left arm, preventing Jaditsa from doing any damage.
Smooth can't keep his opponent in guard - Jaditsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jaditsa seems to be looking for submissions.
Smooth gets full guard.#T4#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaditsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smooth is keeping the position for now.
Jaditsa trying to control but Smooth is working from the bottom.
Smooth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth, not yet.
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jaditsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jaditsa wants to pass the guard but Smooth is keeping the position.#T5#
Smooth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (14) vs (2) Jaditsa
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Jaditsa is keeping the position.
Jaditsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smooth controls the pace.#SUB2#
Jaditsa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smooth has passed into half guard!
#T6#
Jaditsa is trying to control but Smooth manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (17) vs (2) Jaditsa
Jaditsa working to try and regain half guard.
Smooth controlling from mount.
Jaditsa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jaditsa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Smooth seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jaditsa is holding on tight.
Smooth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaditsa is looking to improve his position but Smooth isn't that keen on the idea.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Jaditsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smooth controlling his opponent. #T8#
Smooth avoids the attempt from Jaditsa to control.
Jaditsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Smooth has a good base and remains in mount.
Smooth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaditsa is looking to escape.
Smooth fails to move to back control.
Smooth controlling the position easily from mount.
Smooth trying to control but Jaditsa is having none of it. #T9#
Jaditsa has given up his back here. Will Smooth look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Smooth (20) vs (2) Jaditsa#SUB#
Smooth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jaditsa is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jaditsa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Smooth is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jaditsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jaditsa for a finish. #T10##SUB#
Smooth looking for the RNC.
Jaditsa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Smooth.
#SUB#
Smooth has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jaditsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
Smooth has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jaditsa's body.
#T11##SUB#
Smooth looking for the choke but no joy.
Jaditsa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jaditsa wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace. #T12#
Smooth keeps control of the position as Jaditsa tries to break free.
#SUB#
Smooth working for a choke but Jaditsa is defending well.
Jaditsa is keeping busy.
Smooth is hanging on to Jaditsa's back as he tries to escape.
#T13##SUB#
Jaditsa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Smooth seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jaditsa's chin but Jaditsa turns very nicely into Smooth's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jaditsa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (20) vs (4) Jaditsa
Smooth pulls Jaditsa in close to prevent any damage.
Smooth wants to sweep here but Jaditsa controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Jaditsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smooth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smooth looking for a guillotine here but Jaditsa defends easily.
Smooth is adopting a defensive guard.
Jaditsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smooth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaditsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smooth takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
A very excited looking Tim Smooth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Fonseca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Broxton throws a right and a left that Fonseca avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Broxton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fonseca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Broxton pinned against the cage. Broxton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Broxton clinches up with Fonseca and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Broxton pulls Fonseca into guard.
Fonseca postures up in Broxton's guard and throws a big left but Broxton blocks it.
Broxton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fonseca. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fonseca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fonseca throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Fonseca passes Broxton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broxton wants to control but Fonseca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fonseca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonseca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fonseca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Fonseca stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Broxton to get to his feet. #CL2#
Broxton has closed the distance and engaged Fonseca in a clinch.
#TD#
Fonseca wants the takedown. Broxton is fighting it off but Fonseca persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Broxton's guard against the cage.#T2#
Fonseca stops Broxton from standing up.
Fonseca forces his way into half guard.
Broxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fonseca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fonseca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fonseca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fonseca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fonseca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonseca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Broxton is looking to improve his position.
Fonseca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Broxton's head.
Fonseca with the ground and pound but Broxton uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Fonseca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Broxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fonseca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonseca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broxton trying to control the position.
Fonseca postures up and lands a big shot to Broxton's brow.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Broxton wants to sweep but no luck.
Broxton trying to keep a closed guard but Fonseca is proving a slippery customer.
Fonseca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonseca.
Fonseca works over Broxton with some ground and pound from guard.
Fonseca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Broxton controlling the position.
Fonseca won't allow Broxton to sweep him here.
Fonseca lands a couple of elbows.
Fonseca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Broxton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fonseca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonseca passes Broxton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Broxton is looking for a sweep. Fonseca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broxton is trying to maintain the position but Fonseca is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broxton tries to roll over but Fonseca keeps him under control.
Fonseca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olavo Fonseca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Fonseca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fonseca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Broxton can do to turn this around?
Fonseca working the ground and pound but Broxton is defending the strikes.
Fonseca working the ground and pound.
Fonseca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fonseca cracks Broxton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Broxton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fonseca working away.
Broxton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broxton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fonseca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fonseca grinds an elbow into Broxton's temple.
Olavo Fonseca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fonseca lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Fonseca misses with the ground and pound.
Broxton taking a bit of punishment here - Fonseca scoring with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fonseca scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#Broxton is rocked!
Fonseca in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Broxton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fonseca turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olavo Fonseca! |
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