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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CCR 65 LHW GP CHAMPIONSHIP
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arnold is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Arnold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position. #SUB#
Arnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Arnold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arnold can't keep his opponent in guard - Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cruz is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold gets back to full guard.
Cruz stays in close to Arnold's body and controls the position.
Arnold is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Arnold is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arnold seems keen to control Cruz's posture.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Cruz tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Arnold'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.#SUB#
Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.#SUB#
Arnold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Arnold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arnold showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz is wriggling around but Arnold manages to pass to half guard.
Arnold prevents Cruz from standing back up.
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arnold. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Arnold is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is looking to escape.
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz pushes Arnold off looking to stand but Arnold dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Arnold closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arnold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Arnold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Arnold is controlling him well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Arnold dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cruz wants to clinch.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Cruz breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Arnold has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arnold changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arnold swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.#T1##CL#
Arnold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arnold takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Arnold has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the cage.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Arnold tries to tie him up.
Arnold managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Arnold is defending well for now.
Arnold throws an elbow but it misses.
Arnold jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Arnold controls his hands.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Cruz won't allow it.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz working Arnold over with knees to the body.
Cruz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Arnold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Cruz pushes Arnold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cruz gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz pushes Arnold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arnold looking for a takedown.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Cruz trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz has Arnold pushed against the cage.
Come on Cruz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Arnold can't get the takedown.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Arnold.
Arnold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz keeps control of Arnold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arnold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
Cruz has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz tries to clinch up#TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arnold prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Arnold tries to pass.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is stalling in the full guard.
Arnold pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold.
Cruz pushes Arnold off looking to stand but Arnold dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Arnold seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz is not content to let Arnold control the position.
Arnold is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Arnold has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnold is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Arnold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Cruz misses #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Arnold stands up from Cruz's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Cruz tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Arnold misses its target.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Cruz landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Arnold throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz tries a knee to the head but Arnold blocks it.
Cruz misses with a knee to the head.
Arnold throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Arnold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Arnold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Arnold circles away.
#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Arnold tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arnold takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arnold goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Arnold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cruz leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cruz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Cruz!
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Event:
CCR 64 LHW GP Round 2
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dre Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Gotovina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Gotovina missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Gotovina clinches up against the cage.
Gotovina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gotovina works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Gotovina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gotovina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gotovina tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gotovina.
Gotovina has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gotovina lands with a left to the head.
Gotovina lands a nice knee to the body.
Gotovina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gotovina is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Gotovina tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Gotovina keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gotovina misses with a body punch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gotovina working aggressively here.
Gotovina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams is trying to push Gotovina away but Gotovina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gotovina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.#BC2#
Gotovina breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Adams moves away from the strike by Gotovina.
Adams lunges at Gotovina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotovina's hand.
Gotovina jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams connects with a right hand. Gotovina shakes it off.
Gotovina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Gotovina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gotovina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotovina is trying to ground and pound but Adams uses the momentary lack of control by Gotovina to regain half guard.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Gotovina in his half guard. #SUB2#
Gotovina 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.
#T3#
Adams is staying active underneath Gotovina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotovina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotovina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotovina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotovina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotovina throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Gotovina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotovina is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotovina is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Gotovina prevents Adams from improving his position.
Gotovina is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #ES#
Adams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gotovina off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gotovina throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams backing away here, and Gotovina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Gotovina ducks down to avoid it.
Gotovina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Gotovina gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
Gotovina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina with a nice head shot there.
Ante Gotovina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotovina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotovina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina landing some decent shots from guard.
Gotovina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotovina stops Adams from standing up.
Gotovina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Gotovina wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams controls Gotovina momentarily but Gotovina frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotovina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotovina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotovina postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow. #ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Gotovina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotovina won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Gotovina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotovina on the ground.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Gotovina slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotovina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotovina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Gotovina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotovina loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gotovina looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Gotovina celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
An out of breath Ante Gotovina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CCR 64 LHW GP Round 2
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McPhail misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but McPhail avoids it well and moves away.
A shot to the liver by McPhail. Beautiful body shot.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McPhail is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McPhail thows a left - swing and a miss!
McPhail swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
McPhail fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPhail clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McPhail throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPhail throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but McPhail avoids it well and moves away.
McPhail looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McPhail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPhail has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McPhail sprawls well. McPhail wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
McPhail scores with a punch to the head.
McPhail looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPhail. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McPhail throws a big shot that misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but McPhail sprawls and moves away.
McPhail lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
McPhail scores with a jab.
Paddy McPhail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPhail throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Allen stumbling backwards into the cage! Allen bounces back off the cage towards McPhail, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! McPhail lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! McPhail celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paddy McPhail!
A very excited looking Paddy McPhail rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
CCR 64 LHW GP Round 2
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Henry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Henry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henry prevents a body shot from Perez.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perez is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonthan Henry . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perez.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Henry tries to work over Perez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry tries for a takedown but Perez manages to get underhooks.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Henry wants to take the fight to the mat but Perez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Henry can't get the takedown.
Perez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henry is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Perez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Perez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Perez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry 's elbow.
Henry blocks a body shot from Perez. #T2#
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Henry lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Perez tries to work over Henry 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry blocks a body shot from Perez.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez tries to work over Henry 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perez looks winded!#TD#
Henry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Henry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henry works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Perez wants to control but Henry postures up.#T3#
Henry has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Perez!
Poor strikes thrown by Henry there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henry throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perez is bucking up trying to escape but Henry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Henry scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perez?
Henry unloads with some shots from mount but Perez bucks and avoids them well.
Perez is desperately trying to improve his position but Henry has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry avoids the attempt from Perez to control.
Henry cracks Perez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henry throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry lands with some strikes.#T4#
Perez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Perez is rocked!
Henry content just to control the position here.
Perez is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Perez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Henry and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonthan Henry !
Jonthan Henry decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CCR 63 LHW GP Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Shum dips to his left and cracks Aims with an uppercut!
Shum throws a hook but Aims blocks it.
Aims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shum.
Aims bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Quon Shum has been cut.
Aims looks to land a right hand but Shum moved out of range.
Shum misses with a two punch combination.
Shum looks to land a left hand but Aims moved out of range nicely.
Aims misses with a hook.
Aims cracks Shum with an open hand slap.
Gary Aims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aims takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aims will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shum defending well as Aims loads up on a big left hand.
Shum throws a jab but it's blocked by Aims.
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!
Aims throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aims throws an overhand right that lands on Shum's shoulder, as Shum tries to avoid the shot.
Shum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aims lands with an uppercut that bounces Shum off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Quon Shum's cut is getting worse.
Aims looks to throw the jab but Shum is out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Shum.
Shum lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Shum drops Aims with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aims looks back up at him and smiles so Shum waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Gary Aims has been cut.
Shum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aims looks winded!
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!
Shum lands with a big right hook that stumbles Aims - he's out on his feet here! Shum follows up with another monster hook that separates Aims from consciousness! Aims falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Shum stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quon Shum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Quon Shum waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Jimenez defending well as Canthropus loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
Pithe Canthropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus swinging wildly here.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus misses with a lunging right hand
and Jimenez counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Jimenez coming out on top.
Jimenez scores with the left hand. Canthropus knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Canthropus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Canthropus's body.
Jimenez throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus throws a sloppy body shot
and Jimenez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez scores with a nice head shot.
Canthropus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
Canthropus drops his hands momentarily and Jimenez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Jimenez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Canthropus tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canthropus looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
Jimenez thumps Canthropus with a low kick.
Jimenez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jimenez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canthropus.
Canthropus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canthropus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Canthropus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez lands an uppercut, right on the button! Canthropus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Pithe Canthropus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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Event:
CCR 62
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Ragnaar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Ragnaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Ragnaar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ragnaar thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnaar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Ragnaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragnaar tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Ragnaar holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
Ragnaar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Ragnaar scores with a knee to the head.
Ragnaar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Ragnaar.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ragnaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Ragnaar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
Ragnaar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Ragnaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnaar connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnaar counters with a body kick that stops Thomas in his tracks momentarily.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
Ragnaar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Ragnaar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Ragnaar sprawls well.
Ragnaar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnaar. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnaar! But no joy.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ivar Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ragnaar thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Ragnaar lands with a slapping head kick.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Ragnaar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Ragnaar lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Ragnaar flicks out a counter leg kick but Thomas steps away.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnaar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Ragnaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Ragnaar.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ragnaar closes the distance and clinches.
Ragnaar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnaar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnaar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar landing knees to the head.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Ragnaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Ragnaar moves out of range easily.
A cross from Ragnaar lands.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Ragnaar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Ragnaar thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.#TD#
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Ragnaar pushes Thomas off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnaar, which made it look bad.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Ragnaar scores with a head kick.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Ragnaar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thomas's head.
Ragnaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ragnaar lands a head shot.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnaar throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Ragnaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Ragnaar gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ragnaar!
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ragnaar defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Ragnaar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnaar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Ragnaar slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Ragnaar counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Ragnaar lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Ragnaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnaar throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnaar scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ragnaar lands a right hook to the body.
Ragnaar blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Ragnaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ragnaar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Thomas throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnaar connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Ragnaar moves into the clinch successfully.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Ragnaar working aggressively here.
Ragnaar lands with a light punch inside.
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar missing with knees to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnaar to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnaar scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Ragnaar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnaar counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnaar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnaar lands with a shot to the body.
Ragnaar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Ragnaar lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ragnaar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Ragnaar defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ragnaar! But no joy.#CL2#
Ragnaar rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnaar just leaning against Thomas, taking a breather.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ragnaar - that landed with a thud.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ragnaar lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Ragnaar misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Ragnaar is controlling the position.
Ivar Ragnaar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ragnaar misses with the head strike.
Ragnaar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnaar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ragnaar tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
#T2#
Ragnaar lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Ragnaar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnaar scores with a nice body kick.
Ragnaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ragnaar has managed to clinch.
Ragnaar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.#T3#
Ragnaar misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnaar tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnaar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ragnaar scores a nice knee to the body.
Ragnaar lands a right hand.
Ragnaar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnaar can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Ragnaar lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Ragnaar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evan Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnaar tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Ragnaar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ragnaar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ragnaar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnaar lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ragnaar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivar Ragnaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnaar 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivar Ragnaar!
Ivar Ragnaar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Arnautovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Earl Allen has been cut.
Arnautovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnautovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnautovic swinging wildly here.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allen darts in trying to clinch
and Arnautovic counters with a left to the body.
Arnautovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnautovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Arnautovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnautovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Arnautovic misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Arnautovic misses with a wild body shot.
Arnautovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnautovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.#TD#
Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Arnautovic pushes Allen off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnautovic connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnautovic. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arnautovic pinned against the cage. Arnautovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Arnautovic.
A punch combination from Arnautovic misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnautovic sprawls and moves away.
Arnautovic misses with a wild body shot.
Arnautovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Arnautovic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arnautovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Arnautovic. Those never looked like landing.
Milcin Arnautovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnautovic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arnautovic duly obliges.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Arnautovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Allen backs off Arnautovic throws a huge counter combo but Allen manages to avoid it all.
Arnautovic scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arnautovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnautovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Milcin Arnautovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnautovic scores with a three punch combo!
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Arnautovic scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen dodges the punch combination from Arnautovic.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arnautovic jabs at Allen's body.
Allen dives in and grabs Arnautovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arnautovic pushes down on Allen's head and hops out.
Arnautovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arnautovic manages to circle out of the way.
Arnautovic tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milcin Arnautovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Earl Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Arnautovic. Beautiful body shot.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Arnautovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnautovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnautovic lands with a nice body punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Arnautovic scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Arnautovic misses.
Allen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnautovic sprawls and moves away.
Arnautovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnautovic swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Allen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Arnautovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Arnautovic misses.#T1#
Allen shoots in but Arnautovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnautovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Allen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arnautovic.
Allen shoots and misses
and Arnautovic counters with a three punch combo that has Allen backing up. Allen nods at Arnautovic to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Allen clinches with his opponent.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Arnautovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arnautovic jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milcin Arnautovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Milcin Arnautovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnautovic misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Allen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arnautovic tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Allen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arnautovic regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Arnautovic is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Allen has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Arnautovic taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earl Allen!
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Event:
CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lovelair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Lovelair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Lovelair lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Al Adams has been cut.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovelair is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lovelair avoids it.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Lovelair.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lovelair scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Lovelair has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams tries to work over Lovelair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Lovelair misses with a knee strike.
Lovelair lands a body shot.
Lovelair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovelair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovelair with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Lovelair.
Adams looks winded!
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lovelair scores a nice knee to the body.
Lovelair lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
#CUT#
That has opened up Al Adams's cut even more.
Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovelair gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lovelair obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks an uppercut.
Lovelair pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Lovelair controls the action.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lovelair lands a shot to the body.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Adams tries a body shot but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Lovelair connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
#CUT#
The cut above Al Adams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lovelair scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lovelair tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lovelair up against the cage.
Lovelair lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Lovelair.
Adams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovelair landing knees to the head.
Lovelair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
Al Adams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovelair lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovelair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adams pushes Lovelair back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Lovelair - that landed with a thud.
Lovelair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lovelair.
Lovelair landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lovelair digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Lovelair connects with a knee to the head.
Lovelair lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Lovelair scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Al Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raistlin Lovelair!
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Event:
CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Schuurman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schuurman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Schuurman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD#
Perez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Schuurman regains guard immediately.
Perez prevents Schuurman from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Perez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Schuurman is looking to stand up but Perez isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Perez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Perez stops Schuurman from standing up.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Schuurman has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman blocks an uppercut.
Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schuurman prevents it.
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Schuurman landing knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schuurman is defending well for now.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Schuurman controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Schuurman.
Schuurman lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schuurman's elbow.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman gets underhooks to prevent Perez's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Perez jumps guard.
Schuurman is looking to stand up but Perez won't let him.
Perez trying to control the position.
Schuurman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Perez's guard.#SU2#
Schuurman stands up and waves to Perez to follow him. #CL2#
Schuurman rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez tries a body shot but Schuurman blocks it.
#T4#
Schuurman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Schuurman landing knees to the head.
Perez tries for a takedown but Schuurman manages to get underhooks.
Schuurman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Perez trying to land knees to the body.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
Schuurman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Perez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schuurman lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Schuurman misses with a knee strike.
Schuurman tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
Perez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Schuurman connects with a knee to the head.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Schuurman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Schuurman clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Schuurman.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schuurman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schuurman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank Schuurman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schuurman managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Schuurman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schuurman lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schuurman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Schuurman moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Schuurman with a knee to the head.
Schuurman is breathing heavily.
Schuurman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Schuurman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Perez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Schuurman controls the action.
#TD#
Perez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Schuurman pushes Perez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Schuurman. Schuurman maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schuurman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schuurman looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Schuurman misses with a knee to the head.
Schuurman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Perez has Schuurman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Perez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Schuurman tumbling to the mat - Perez dives into Schuurman's guard.
Benny Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schuurman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Perez passes Schuurman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perez stops Schuurman from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Perez is looking for a kimura but Schuurman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage. #SUB#
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schuurman is trying to stand up here but Perez is controlling him well.
Schuurman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schuurman tries to kick Perez off in order to stand up. Perez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Schuurman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Perez is working to tighten his grip on Schuurman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Schuurman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Perez is really squeezing tight and eventually Schuurman passes out! Perez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Benny Perez!
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Event:
CCR 61
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pooh.
Pooh connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Pooh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arnold, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pooh.
Arnold misses with some punches.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arnold wants a takedown but no success here.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arnold is looking for a takedown.
Winnie Pooh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Arnold.
Pooh scores with a shot to the side of Arnold's head.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pooh avoids the elbow strike from Arnold, against the cage.
Pooh scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is trying to drag Pooh to the mat but Pooh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pooh works on Arnold's body with a couple of short punches.
Arnold blocks a body shot from Pooh.
Arnold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pooh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.#T1#
Pooh prevents the takedown attempt.
Pooh pushes Arnold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pooh.
Arnold has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pooh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Pooh.
Still in the clinch, Pooh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pooh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arnold looks winded!
Pooh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
Pooh misses with a punch to the body.
Pooh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Pooh.
A short left from Pooh.
Pooh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pooh gets through Arnold's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pooh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pooh as the two fighters clinch.
Pooh digs a right hand into Arnold's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arnold's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pooh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Pooh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pooh lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Pooh works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pooh looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pooh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arnold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pooh has managed to get both his arms back between Arnold's legs - danger averted.
Pooh passes into half guard.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Pooh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Pooh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnold does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pooh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arnold is just riding it out for now. Pooh eventually gives up the hold.
Pooh tries to pass to full mount but Arnold defends it.
Arnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Arnold keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pooh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arnold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pooh wants to take a breather but Arnold is having none of it.
Arnold tries to get to full guard but Pooh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pooh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Pooh is keen to just control but Arnold is a slippery customer.
Pooh wants to free his trapped foot but Arnold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arnold wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winnie Pooh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Pooh has closed the distance and engaged Arnold in a clinch.
Arnold scores with a shoulder strike.
Pooh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Pooh successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arnold is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pooh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arnold is aware though and is defending well.
My spies in AXIS - Rio Gym inform me that Arnold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold looking to pass the guard.
Arnold trying to control but Pooh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pooh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arnold can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pooh trying to keep a closed guard but Arnold is proving a slippery customer.
Arnold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pooh has momentary wrist control but Arnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Pooh is trying to control the position but Arnold postures up.
Pooh wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling him. #SUB#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pooh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pooh controls Arnold momentarily but Arnold frees himself. #SUB#
Pooh working for a triangle but Arnold defends it easily.
#T2#
Pooh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.
Arnold working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pooh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnold can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Arnold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pooh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arnold has managed to get both his arms back between Pooh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pooh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arnold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pooh has an active guard here but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pooh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arnold. #T3##SUB2#
Arnold is working for a kimura but Pooh is defending it quite comfortably.
Pooh trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
Pooh is staying active underneath Arnold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arnold throwing shots but Pooh is blocking nicely.
Pooh is looking to improve his position.
Pooh is pressing down on Arnold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pooh is looking for a triangle but Arnold pushes his legs off easily.
Pooh looking for a sweep. Not yet Pooh, not yet. #T4##SUB#
Pooh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Arnold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pooh has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Arnold is looking to defend but Pooh has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Arnold! Pooh pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Arnold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Winnie Pooh!
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Event:
CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Santos Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aims.
Santos Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Santos Diaz drops Aims with a beautiful combination! Aims stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Santos Diaz is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Gary Aims has been cut.
Aims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gary Aims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Santos Diaz clinches.
Santos Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Santos Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aims is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santos Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Santos Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santos Diaz digs a right hand into Aims's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aims's gas tank.
A short right from Santos Diaz on the inside.
Santos Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aims backwards.
Santos Diaz prevents Aims from breaking the clinch.
Santos Diaz keeps control of Aims as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Santos Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Santos Diaz pushes Aims back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Aims is rocked!
Aims looks winded!
Santos Diaz lands a big right hand that drops Aims! The killer instinct kicks in and Santos Diaz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santos Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrico Santos Diaz!
After the big win, Patrico Santos Diaz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bos Energy MMA159.4 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Camble counters with a left to the body.
Camble lands with a nice body punch.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams misses the body punch
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Adams.
Camble misses the jab.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Camble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Camble.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camble backs up against the cage.
Adams swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Camble counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Dre Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camble takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camble counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camble thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Camble moved out of range nicely.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Adams looks to throw the jab but Camble is out of range.
Camble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams in his tracks.
Camble misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camble is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Camble misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Adams throws a hook but Camble avoids it easily.
Camble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camble throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camble works the jab nicely.#T3#
Camble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camble dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Adams misses.
Camble throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams moves out of range as Camble strikes.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Adams misses with a hook
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Camble slips a straight right by Adams.
Camble scores with a body shot.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Camble's shoulder, as Camble tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camble.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Camble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams slips under a jab from Camble.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Camble moves away and avoids it.
Camble throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camble scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Camble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camble tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Camble slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camble. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
letting Camble counter with a right hand.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Camble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adams moves out of range as Camble strikes.
Ash Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Camble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Adams misses.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Camble.
A swing and a miss from Camble.#T1#
Adams throws out a loose jab but Camble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Camble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cambles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dre Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams misses with a combination
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camble avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Camble misses its target.
A shot to the body from Camble misses
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Camble slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Adams slips a straight right by Camble.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Camble throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Camble throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Camble misses the target.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camble moves away.
Camble throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Camble misses with a right hand
and Camble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Camble throws a shot to the body.
Camble moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Adams misses with a body shot
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Camble finish him?
Adams gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Camble gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Camble!
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Event:
CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Henry darts in looking for a takedown but Holbert gets double underhooks and turns Henry into the cage. #CL2#
Henry rushes Holbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holbert avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Holbert controls the action.
Henry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Holbert is blocking nicely.
Holbert managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Holbert managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Holbert blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Holbert gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holbert tries to stand and escape but Henry is controlling the position.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Henry is holding on to half guard well.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Holbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Henry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Henry controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry trying to hold on to Holbert's head to control him but Holbert postures up.
Henry preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to control but Holbert postures up.
Henry has his hands clasped together around Holbert's back. He's all about the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holbert looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henry moves into full guard.
Henry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Henry keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Henry tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holbert avoids the elbow strike from Henry , against the cage.
Holbert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holbert is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holbert down to the mat. Holbert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Henry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holbert defends well and Henry ends up having to push Holbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
Henry throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Henry .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Henry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holbert's brow.
Henry trying to land knees to the body.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Holbert blocks with his arms.
Holbert avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Holbert managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
#TD#
Holbert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position.
Henry wants to control from the top but Holbert keeps moving.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holbert swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Holbert keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holbert keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holbert is not content to let Henry control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry 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##CL#
Holbert pushes Henry up against the cage in a clinch.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Henry has hold of one of Holbert's legs. Holbert is fighting the takedown attempt but Henry gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Holbert pushes Henry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
William Holbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holbert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry works on Holbert's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Holbert is blocking nicely.
Holbert tries for a takedown but Henry manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holbert is defending well for now.
Holbert is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Holbert tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Holbert back against the cage.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henry tries to land knees in the clinch but Holbert avoids the damage to the body.
Henry wants a takedown but no success here.
Henry misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Holbert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henry blocks it with crossed arms.
Holbert misses with a knee to the head.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holbert gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry is looking to take this one to the mat.
Henry with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holbert.
Henry using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holbert has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Holbert leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holbert is trying to break free.
Holbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Holbert can't break the clinch.
Henry working aggressively here.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but Holbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Holbert takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holbert is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry wants a takedown.
#BC#
Holbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonthan Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Henry as he checks the leg kick.
Holbert darts in looking for a takedown but Henry gets double underhooks and turns Holbert into the cage.
Holbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holbert paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Holbert fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henry , pushing him back against the cage.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Holbert is defending well.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Holbert can't break the clinch.
Holbert avoids a wild elbow strike from Henry .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holbert is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry landing knees to the head.
#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry .
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Holbert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henry missing with knees to the body.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Henry throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holbert is pressed up against the cage. Henry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holbert down to the mat. Holbert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holbert tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Henry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Holbert rushes Henry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Henry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry misses with an elbow over the top.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holbert avoids it.
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but Holbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holbert trying to land knees to the body.
Holbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry misses with a knee strike.
Holbert tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
Holbert is looking to take this one to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Holbert is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Henry can't fight it off and eventually Holbert manages to take the fight to the floor. Henry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Henry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Henry tries to clinch up but Holbert circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Holbert gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holbert lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Holbert blocks with his arms.
Henry looking to throw knees to the head but Holbert is blocking nicely.
Holbert managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Henry wants a takedown.
Henry misses with a knee to the head.
Holbert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Henry walks away with a smile on his face. Holbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry tries to clinch up but Holbert circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Holbert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holbert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Holbert avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Henry .
#T1#
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but Holbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holbert gets underhooks to prevent Henry 's takedown attempt.
Henry lands a nice knee to the body.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holbert pulls his leg out and moves away.
William Holbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry slaps away a takedown attempt from Holbert, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Henry gets a clinch.
Henry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holbert.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holbert is trying to break the clinch but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holbert.
Holbert jumps guard but Henry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henry is looking for a takedown.
Jonthan Henry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Holbert.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Holbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holbert misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Holbert lands but Henry takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Henry has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holbert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Holbert.
Holbert managing to block the knees to the body from Henry .
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holbert jumps guard but Henry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henry tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holbert avoids it.#T3#
Holbert blocking some punches.
Holbert avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Henry pushes off an throws an elbow but Holbert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry tries to land a knee to the head but Holbert blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Holbert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henry checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holbert.
Holbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch but Holbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holbert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Henry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Henry rushes Holbert and presses him up against the cage.
Henry is working for takedown but Holbert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holbert pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Holbert instigates a clinch.
Holbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holbert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Henry landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry looking for a takedown. #BC#
Holbert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holbert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Henry back to the cage. Holbert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
William Holbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holbert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonthan Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Henry 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonthan Henry !
Jonthan Henry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen shoots and misses
and Jimenez counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Jimenez.
Jimenez dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AXIS - Rio Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Allen shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Allen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Jimenez misses. #T1#
Jimenez lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Earl Allen has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jimenez. That's going to slow Allen down.
Nice uppercut there from Jimenez.
Jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez misses with a hook.
Jimenez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jimenez scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.#T2#
Allen slips a jab from Jimenez.
Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hugo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Allen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Allen slips under a jab.
As Jimenez tries to get set, Allen tries to push him back and clinch up but Jimenez manages to avoid the attempt.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jimenez sprawls well. Jimenez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earl Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Jimenez.
Hugo Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jimenez cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jimenez lands an overhand right.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Allen is rocked!#T4#
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimenez throws a monster overhand right that drops Allen! Jimenez follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Jimenez!
After winning the bout, Hugo Jimenez 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:
CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavelic's waist but Pavelic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Pavelic avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavelic manages to avoid it.
Pavelic throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Evan Thomas has been cut.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Pavelic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pavelic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pavelic.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavelic but Pavelic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pavelic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavelic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Pavelic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavelic scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pavelic lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Pavelic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a body punch but Pavelic moves out of range.
Pavelic raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pavelic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A head kick misses from Pavelic.
Pavelic blocks a low kick nicely.
Evan Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavelic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavelic. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Pavelic blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Pavelic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pavelic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pavelic lands a high kick!
Pavelic moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Pavelic slips under a jab.
Pavelic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Pavelic.
Pavelic's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pavelic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavelic connects with a body shot.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pavelic.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Pavelic to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pavelic.
Pavelic connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Pavelic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavelic misses with a head kick.
Pavelic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavelic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavelic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas swings for the body but Pavelic moves out of range.
#CL2#
Pavelic moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.#BC2#
Pavelic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pavelic clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pavelic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Pavelic throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Nice shot by Pavelic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Pavelic feints a counter leg kick.
Pavelic thumps Thomas with a low kick.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pavelic. Pavelic obviously looking to wear him down.
Pavelic connects with an inside leg kick.
Pavelic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Pavelic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ante Pavelic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pavelic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Pavelic shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Pavelic closes the distance and clinches.
Pavelic scores a nice knee to the body.
Pavelic tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavelic lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavelic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Evan Thomas's cut is getting worse.#T4##BC2#
Pavelic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pavelic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Pavelic stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavelic. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Pavelic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas is looking to wear down Pavelic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavelic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Pavelic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pavelic cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pavelic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Pavelic had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Pavelic moves out of range easily.
That kick from Pavelic tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pavelic to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ante Pavelic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Thomas's cut.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas throws a jab when Pavelic was well out of range.
Pavelic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavelic feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Pavelic sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pavelic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pavelic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a body punch but Pavelic moves out of range.
Pavelic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
An inside leg kick lands from Pavelic.
Good work by Pavelic as he checks the leg kick.
Pavelic with a hook.
Pavelic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pavelic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavelic lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas walks into a jab.#TD#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Pavelic is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Pavelic's guard.
Pavelic keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Pavelic blocks nicely. #T1#
Pavelic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Pavelic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
Pavelic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavelic is looking to escape.
Pavelic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Pavelic.
Pavelic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas lands a head kick. Pavelic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pavelic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Pavelic cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Ante Pavelic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavelic as he avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas backing away here, and Pavelic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavelic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavelic counters with a left to the body.
Pavelic lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavelic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Pavelic.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pavelic counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pavelic. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Pavelic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Pavelic slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pavelic.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pavelic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavelic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Pavelic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pavelic lands with a right to the head.
Pavelic lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Pavelic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavelic tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavelic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavelic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas swings for the body but Pavelic moves out of range.
Pavelic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Pavelic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pavelic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavelic throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Pavelic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
Evan Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pavelic! Thomas is out on his feet! Pavelic rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Thomas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Thomas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Pavelic!
Post fight, Ante Pavelic stared into the camera and said 'ZA DOM SPREMNI'.
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Event:
CCR 59
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1#
McPhail throws a body punch but Springfield moves out of range.
Springfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McPhail defends it well.
Springfield thumps McPhail with a low kick.
McPhail scores with a nice right hand.
McPhail misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops McPhail in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Springfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Springfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Springfield has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McPhail!
Springfield content just to control the position here.
McPhail is squirming around, avoiding Springfield's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield looking to ground and pound but McPhail is blocking nicely.
Springfield controlling the pace for now. #T1#
McPhail stops Springfield from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Springfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Springfield is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McPhail is in real trouble.
McPhail trying to control the position but Springfield manages to sink in the hooks.
Springfield is looking to control McPhail but McPhail is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Springfield has his arm under McPhail's chin here. Game over son! Springfield squeezes tightly and McPhail is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
Aspen Springfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henry unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Henry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Perez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henry obliges.
Henry prevents a body shot from Perez.
Nice elbow from Henry .
Henry lands a nice elbow.
Henry crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD2#
Henry lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Perez keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Henry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry 's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
Henry fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .#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.#CL2#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Perez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Henry .
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perez misses with a body punch.
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Perez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perez is working for takedown but Henry is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Perez is defending well.
Henry goes for a takedown attempt but Perez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown but Perez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henry 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Perez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Perez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Henry somewhat.
Henry fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Henry has managed to clinch.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Perez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Perez avoiding damage as Henry throws knees to the body.
Henry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Henry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Perez tries to counter by clinching up but Henry breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Henry forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Perez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perez stops a takedown attempt from Henry .
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry lands a good knee to the midsection. Perez won't want to take too many of those.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Perez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perez can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
Perez misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonthan Henry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Henry shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perez shoots in but Henry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
Henry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perez tries to avoid it but Henry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perez to the ground. Perez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Perez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henry did well to prevent Perez getting side control.
Henry is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Perez seems to be looking for submissions.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Perez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henry trying to control the pace.
Henry is continuing to stall.#T2#
Henry 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
Henry content to control rather than advance. #T3#
The adventures of Henry the control monster continue. Boring.
Perez won't allow Henry to pass to mount.
Henry stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Perez scores with a takedown into Henry 's guard.
Perez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perez's guard. #REVB#
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Henry 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Benny Perez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Perez circles away.
No luck for Henry with that takedown attempt.
Benny Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthan Henry .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Henry rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Perez gets control of Henry 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Perez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Henry .
Perez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Henry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Henry rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Henry avoiding damage as Perez throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Henry lands a takedown into guard.
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
More stalling from Henry .#T3#
Henry passes Perez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Henry is taking a breather. Perez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Yet more stalling tactics from Henry .
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Henry . Henry maintains the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry goes for a takedown attempt but Perez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonthan Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Henry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonthan Henry !
A less than humble Jonthan Henry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Holbert tries for a takedown but Dolla circles away easily
and Dolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like William Holbert has been cut.
Dolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dolla.#CL2#
Holbert clinches with his opponent.
Holbert blocks an uppercut.
Holbert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Dolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holbert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Holbert avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Holbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holbert slips under a jab from Dolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolla.
Dolla lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dolla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dolla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A jab from Dolla does it's job there.#ROC#
Holbert is rocked!
Dolla and Holbert are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Dolla throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Holbert into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Dolla knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crenflow Dolla!
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Arnold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arnold shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnautovic jabs at Arnold's body.
Arnautovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnautovic swings for the body but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnautovic. Arnold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnautovic throws a series of punches but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnautovic misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arnautovic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arnold dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Arnautovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arnold has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arnold moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SU#
Arnold decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Arnautovic.
Arnautovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnold in his tracks.
Arnautovic misses the shot to the body.
Arnautovic misses with a combination
#TD#
and Arnold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arnautovic!
Arnautovic wants to get back to his feet but Arnold is dominant here and he's now got Arnautovic's back!#SUB#
Arnautovic is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Arnold manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Arnautovic is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Arnold!
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Event:
CCR 58
Date: Nov 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Martinez fails to pull guard.
Al Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Martinez.
Adams lands a right hand.
Martinez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martinez jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams gets through Martinez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Martinez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Martinez with a big uppercut! Martinez tries to clinch up but Adams pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Martinez to the mat! Martinez covers up and Adams unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Al Adams!
An out of breath Al Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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