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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1# Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennartsson is just out of range. Lennartsson scores with a shot to the body.
Baumann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lennartsson under the eye. Baumann misses with a looping left. Baumann avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Baumann tries to clinch there but Lennartsson circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lennartsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lennartsson misses with a hook. Baumann ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lennartsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lennartsson lands with a straight right. Baumann didn't see that one coming. Baumann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lennartsson manages to avoid it. Baumann thows a left - swing and a miss! Lennartsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Baumann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lennartsson moves away. Baumann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lennartsson counters with a stiff right hand. Lennartsson swinging wildly here.
#TD# Baumann fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lennartsson sprawls well initially but Baumann persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Baumann seems to be working for a kimura but Lennartsson defends the submission attempt. Baumann controlling the action here.#T2##SUB# Baumann wants to work for an arm triangle but Lennartsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lennartsson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Baumann has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lennartsson defend it? Baumann steps over the head and cranks it - Lennartsson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Baumann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Baumann!
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Event:
AFA 5 - Rolla vs Neil
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Thorsen closes the distance and pushes Almasy back into the cage. Thorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thorsen can't find room to land a body shot as Almasy controls the action.
#BC# Thorsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Almasy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almasy now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Thorsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Almasy counters with a good, hard body kick but Thorsen shrugs it off. Thorsen lands with an overhand left. Thorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Almasy misses with a hook
and Thorsen counters with a right hand to the body. Thorsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Almasy! But no joy. Thorsen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almasy momentarily.
Almasy misses with a leg kick enabling Thorsen to counter with a crisp jab. Almasy misses the jab. Almasy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Almasy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thorsen swinging wildly here.
#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Almasy does a little dance to reset his feet. Almasy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Thorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thorsen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thorsen avoids the body shot from Almasy.
Thorsen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Thorsen throws a sloppy body shot
and Almasy counters with a left to the body. Almasy circles away from the clinch attempt and Almasy counters with a nice uppercut. Thorsen takes a swing at Almasy's ribcage but misses. Almasy avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
Thorsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thorsen is breathing heavily. Thorsen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Thorsen throws a big shot that misses. Almasy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorsen with a body shot.#T2# Thorsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almasy.
Thorsen is looking to wear down Almasy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Almasy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorsen counters with a right hand to the body. Thorsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorsen misses with a hook. Almasy ducked under it nicely. Good standup being displayed there by Thorsen as he connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Almasy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Almasy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Almasy swings for the body but Thorsen moves out of range.
Thorsen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almasy. Thorsen moves out of range of the body kick from Almasy.
Thorsen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# Thorsen swings widly with a right hand
and Almasy counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Almasy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut. Thorsen misses with a body shot.
Almasy scores with the left hand. Thorsen knows he should have avoided that one. Almasy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Thorsen staying out of range there. Thorsen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Almasy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Thorsen. Almasy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy! A relieved looking Seifer Almasy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DUEL#122 Muller vs Trew
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1# We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Moura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arjuna counters with a lovely shot to the body. Moura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Moura takes a swing at Arjuna's ribcage but misses. #CL# Arjuna gets tackled into the cage by Moura. Moura maintains the clinch. Arjuna lands a body punch in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arjuna after a bit of a struggle. A body shot lands from Arjuna.
Moura throws a punch but it's blocked by Arjuna. #BC2# Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Arjuna slips under a jab. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it.#T1# Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Rickson Moura has been cut. Arjuna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arjuna there as he acknowledges the shot. Arjuna takes one to the side of the head.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. Arjuna moves forwards but Moura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Decent striking displayed by Moura there. Moura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Moura lands with a shot to the body. Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it. Arjuna moves out of range as Moura strikes. Arjuna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Arjuna feints a counter leg kick.#T3# Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura digs a good body shot into Arjuna's ribs. Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arjuna swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL# Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arjuna pushes Moura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Arjuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moura's elbow. Nice body punch from Arjuna. A short right from Moura. #BC2# Arjuna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4# Moura throws a lazy uppercut
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand. Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! A looping hook to the body misses from Moura. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Moura misses. Arjuna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Moura throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rickson Moura's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Moura swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Moura missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Arjuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rickson Moura is winning the standup battle so far. Moura throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Moura dips to his left and cracks Arjuna with an uppercut! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moura duly obliges. Arjuna slips a jab from Moura.#T1# Moura tries to clinch up#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2# Moura is rocked! Moura moves to clinch but Arjuna breaks away and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body. Moura throws a shot from downtown. Arjuna moves away and avoids it. Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Moura is wise to it. Moura misses with a straight right. Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2# Moura throws a right hand that misses
#KD2# and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Moura! Arjuna lets Moura back up to his feet, looking for a finish! This has been an exciting period of action! Moura throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rama Arjuna! During a confident post fight interview, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#120 Feltre vs Falcao
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1# Fist cracks Killa with an open hand slap.#KD2# Fist feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Killa sprawling to the canvas! Killa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fist finish him?!
#ROC2# Killa is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Ghostface Killa has been cut. Fist ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Killa's jaw. Killa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Fist does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fifth Fist! Fifth Fist bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1# Baumann connects with a single shot there.#CUT2# It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut. Baumann takes a swing at Ragnarsson's ribcage but misses. Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann scores with a hook to the body. Ragnarsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ragnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baumann. #CL# Ragnarsson drives through and clinches with Baumann against the cage.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it. Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baumann lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Baumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Still in the clinch, Baumann scores with a nice short uppercut. Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Baumann uses good head movement to avoid it. Baumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baumann - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hook to the body lands for Baumann.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann. A short left from Baumann. Ragnarsson tries a body shot but Baumann blocks it.
Baumann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ragnarsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Baumann has Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson keeps control of Baumann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Baumann. Baumann's coach down at Cozad MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baumann's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Baumann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Baumann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baumann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Baumann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Baumann blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Baumann avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage. Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing. Ragnarsson lands a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head. A right hand to the body from Ragnarsson.
Baumann blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson scores with a shot to the side of Baumann's head. A body shot lands from Baumann.
#T3# Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Baumann has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ragnarsson regains guard immediately. #ES# Ragnarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Baumann off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Baumann checks a low kick from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baumann counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Baumann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarsson is looking to counter punch.#CL# Ragnarsson has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ragnarsson. A quick uppercut on the inside from Baumann. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Baumann backwards. Baumann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.#T4# Baumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Baumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Baumann scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Ragnarsson. Baumann misses with the head strike.
Baumann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baumann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Baumann blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baumann backwards. Ragnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Baumann controls his hands.
Baumann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Baumann is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ragnarsson to keep the fight standing. Baumann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baumann. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Ragnarsson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Baumann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnarsson. That's going to slow Baumann down. Ragnarsson looks to land a right hand but Baumann moved out of range. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Baumann moved away.#CL# Ragnarsson moves into the clinch. Baumann throws a head punch that misses. Ragnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Baumann pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Baumann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ragnarsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ragnarsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Ragnarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baumann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ragnarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Baumann's legs - danger averted. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2# Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ragnarsson controlling from the top position. Baumann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ragnarsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ragnarsson holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2# Baumann drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ragnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baumann has Ragnarsson in his guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2# Baumann has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Baumann tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Baumann has an active guard here but Ragnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but Baumann is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ragnarsson in particular looking to stall. Ragnarsson is thwarting Baumann's attempts to control the position. Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Baumann wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Baumann manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ragnarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Baumann will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Baumann looks to throw the jab but Ragnarsson is out of range. Ragnarsson throws a series of punches but Baumann avoids them all with ease. No luck with that takedown attempt from Baumann. Baumann scores with a hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baumann's sensitive parts. A shot to the body from Baumann misses and Ragnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Baumann. Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1# Ragnarsson avoids the body shot from Baumann.
An attempted straight right counter from Ragnarsson misses the target. Ragnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baumann misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Baumann should have avoided that one. Baumann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Baumann is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Baumann throws a combination that misses and Ragnarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Baumann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice shot by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a right hand to the side of the head. Baumann misses with a shot to the body and Ragnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick. Bjorn Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Baumann throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2# Baumann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnarsson defends it nicely.#KD# Ragnarsson cracks Baumann with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ragnarsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Baumann to stand back up! This has been an exciting period of action! Ragnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baumann. That did some damage! Baumann tries to clinch and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnarsson is just out of range. Baumann staying out of range there.#T3# Ragnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baumann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Baumann off the cage and back into range. Ragnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Baumann does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jab from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Baumann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnarsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baumann somewhat. Bjorn Ragnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Baumann.#T4# Baumann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baumann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ragnarsson counters with a nice uppercut. Ragnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. 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! Baumann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ragnarsson. Donk. Ragnarsson catches Baumann right on the button with a cross. Baumann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjorn Ragnarsson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ragnarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnarsson! After winning the bout, Bjorn Ragnarsson 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:
DUEL#114 Hoffman vs Chigg
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Struja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moura 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. Struja scores with a jab to the body. Struja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Moura swings widly with a right hand
and Struja counters with a left and a right that stings Moura. Struja bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moura's head.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Struja enables Moura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Struja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moura is working Struja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Struja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Moura scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Struja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura. Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Struja. Moura works over Struja with some ground and pound from guard. Moura stands up over Struja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Moura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1# Moura throws a strike but Struja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Struja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Struja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Struja throws a big elbow that misses. Struja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Struja is posturing up here but Moura has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Struja tries to roll out but it's too tight and Struja has to tap! Slick submission there by Moura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Moura! Rickson Moura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire 94: Lee vs. Susi 2
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1# Thorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vipunen circles away quickly and effectively. Vipunen scores with a push kick.#CL2# Vipunen gets tackled into the cage by Thorsen. Thorsen maintains the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen. Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorsen.
Thorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Thorsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow. Thorsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vipunen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Vipunen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vipunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thorsen backwards. Thorsen blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen. Vipunen working some nice short punches in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thorsen avoids the elbow strike from Vipunen, against the cage.
Thorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsen. #T1# Vipunen works on Thorsen's body with a couple of short punches. Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vipunen. Thorsen stalling in the clinch.
Vipunen lands with a left to the head. Thorsen prevents a body shot from Vipunen. A short right from Vipunen. Thorsen has had enough of the clinch but Vipunen keeps him there for the moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vipunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Thorsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thorsen blocks an elbow strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen. Vipunen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Vipunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorsen connects with a body shot that sends Vipunen's belly button to the back. Vipunen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An inside leg kick from Vipunen misses. Thorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vipunen throws a wild body kick that Thorsen sees coming a mile off. Thorsen misses with a few strikes there.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thorsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorsen.#CL2# Thorsen drives through and clinches with Vipunen against the cage.
Thorsen has had enough of the clinch but Vipunen keeps him there for the moment. Vipunen prevents a body shot from Thorsen. Vipunen lands an elbow inside that Thorsen shrugs off. #CUT# It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut. Thorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen. Thorsen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Thorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it. Thorsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3# Vipunen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC# Vipunen breaks the clinch.
Vipunen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thorsen takes one on the button. Thorsen ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen. Vipunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsen.
Vipunen takes one to the chin there. Thorsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vipunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Thorsen misses with a wild body shot. Thorsen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thorsen looks winded! A jab from Vipunen misses. 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! Vipunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen. Vipunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4# Vipunen swats away the attempt to clinch by Thorsen. Good leg kick by Vipunen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vipunen. Vipunen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Thorsen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vipunen. Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsen manages to avoid it. Vipunen fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Thorsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vipunen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD# Vipunen sends Thorsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vipunen is motioning to the referee to let Thorsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Thorsen is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vipunen steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Thorsen is out on his feet! Vipunen sets himself and nearly takes Thorsen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antero Vipunen!
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Event:
DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# McKenna scoring well with a low kick there.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes. Killa throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it. McKenna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Killa staying out of range there. Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily. Killa defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand. Killa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight. McKenna moves out of range of the strikes. McKenna misses the shot to the body. Killa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKenna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it. Killa throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McKenna lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss! Killa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1# Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenna - that will leave a mark!
#CL# Killa has McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Killa manages to break the clinch.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa. Killa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna. We've been informed that McKenna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice jab there from McKenna. McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range. Killa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target. McKenna misses with a body kick.#T2# A punch combination from McKenna misses. As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt. McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna. McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Killa's shoulder, as Killa tries to avoid the shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Killa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenna. McKenna obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range. Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut. McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.#T3# McKenna misses with a straight left. McKenna throws a jab when Killa was well out of range. McKenna tries to land a body kick#TD# and Killa counters with a shoot takedown. McKenna fights it but they end up in guard. Killa being controlled here momentarily. McKenna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB# Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. McKenna keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McKenna misses with a body punch
and Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet. Killa moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab. Killa is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab. A jab from McKenna misses. Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna. Killa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna 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# A jab from Killa misses. McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Killa checks the leg kick. McKenna gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL# and Killa moves into the clinch.#BC2# McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily. A combination from McKenna does no damage. Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup. Killa misses the shot to the body. McKenna throws a fast counter high kick but Killa manages to duck under it in time. McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Killa slips a straight right by McKenna. Killa goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward. Killa misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1# McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna. McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Killa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.#CL# Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD# Killa gets control of McKenna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Killa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2# McKenna gets to his feet - Killa follows without any prompting. #T2# McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily. Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way. Killa digs a good body shot into McKenna's ribs. Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna flicks out a counter leg kick but Killa steps away. Killa moves out of range of the strikes. Killa throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it. McKenna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McKenna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away. Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut. McKenna tries to land a front kick but Killa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3# McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. McKenna misses with an uppercut. McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Killa throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna. McKenna throws a wild body kick that Killa sees coming a mile off. McKenna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head. McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily. Killa feinted with a counter takedown. A swing and a miss from McKenna. McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.#T4# McKenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Killa in the body. Killa digs a good hook to McKenna's body.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Killa manages to avoid taking any serious damage. McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McKenna misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna. Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Killa dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna. McKenna misses with a hook
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McKenna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A big right from McKenna misses. Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good low kick that Killa was not able to check. McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss! Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. McKenna lands with a straight right. Killa didn't see that one coming. McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt. Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Killa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away. McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing. Killa tries to counter by clinching up but McKenna breaks away and moves out of range. Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.#T1# A big right from McKenna misses. Killa misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand! McKenna looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well. As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt. McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna. McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. McKenna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Killa lands with a straight right. McKenna didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# McKenna misses with a left hand and Killa counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Killa misses the shot to the body. McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but McKenna avoids it well and moves away. Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket. McKenna scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Killa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKenna avoids it really well and circles away. McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Killa doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenna circles away.
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from McKenna misses. Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna. McKenna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Killa saw that one coming. McKenna takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses. McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Killa moves away and avoids it. McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. McKenna throws a head kick but Killa moves out of range.
#T4# Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away. Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Killa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McKenna misses with a hook. Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown. McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Killa moves out of range. McKenna missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch. As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt. Killa lands with a cross. Ghostface Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenna tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenna to the ground. McKenna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got McKenna 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna! Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1# Allen thuds a left hand into Turturro's body. Allen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro fails with the takedown. Turturro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Some wild striking there from Allen.
Turturro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2# Turturro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Turturro drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Turturro seems to have locked his on tight now - Allen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Turturro, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frank Turturro! Frank Turturro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1# Blanks lands with a shot to the body. A shot to the liver by Blanks. Beautiful body shot. Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Blanks throws a shot to the body.
Blanks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Allen misses with a wild body shot. Blanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen. Blanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively. It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Blanks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot. Allen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Blanks tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Blanks throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The fighters circling - Blanks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Blanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Allen misses with a straight right. Blanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Blanks misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Blanks does no damage. Blanks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a crisp right that sends Blanks to the canvas! Allen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gee Gee Allen! The defeated Billy Blanks had this to say: 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1# No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Fighter. Barca throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Fighter does no damage. Fighter tries to clinch but Barca is having none of it. Barca's coach down at Cozad MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca. Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Fighter throws a series of strikes that have Barca backpedaling.
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! Barca lands a front kick. Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barca misses with a body shot.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Barca misses with a looping right.#T1##CL# Fighter takes the fight into the clinch. Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Barca scores with a nice hook to the head. Fighter blocking some punches.
#BC# Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Barca misses with a looping left. Fighter lands a two punch combo.
#CL2# Barca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fighter lands a nice shot to the body. Fighter tries to work over Barca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Fighter.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC# Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Danga de danga de dang - Fighter scores with a four punch combination! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barca tests Fighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Fighter closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.#T2# Nice body punch from Fighter. Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Fighter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Barca avoids nicely. Fighter ducks right into an uppercut from Barca. Barca dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and moves out of range. Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing. Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Barca counters by moving into the clinch. Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Barca prevents a body shot from Fighter. Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Barca has him pressed against the cage. Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Barca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. #BC# Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Barca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barca throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range. #CL# Fighter moves into the clinch. Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Barca is controlling him. Barca can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter. Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it. Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily. No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barca keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick. #T4# Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barca is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. A slow jab from Barca misses its intended target. Fighter tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance. Barca lands a leg kick that knocks Fighter off balance momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well. Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca. Barca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A combination from Fighter does no damage. A nice side step and Barca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Barca thows a left - swing and a miss! Barca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter slips a jab from Barca. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barca finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head. Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Fighter dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Fighter takes a kick to the side of the head. Barca misses with a body shot.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca. Fighter throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range. Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca. Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Barca looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well. Fighter misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Barca closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick. Fighter throws a big counter combination but Barca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Barca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter. Barca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.#T1# No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barca dips to his left and cracks Fighter with an uppercut! Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively. Good leg kick by Barca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Barca scores with a jab to the jaw. Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barca!
#CL# Fighter closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barca. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. Barca working aggressively here.
#BC# Fighter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barca throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range. Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Barca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barca misses the shot to the body. #T2# Barca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Barca. Those never looked like landing. Fighter slips a jab from Barca. Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing. Left hook, right uppercut from Fighter. A nice combination there by Fighter.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Barca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A nice left hand lands by Barca.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC# Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Barca keeps it at a distance. Barca misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter closes the distance and lands a one-two. Barca tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range. Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Barca lands a jab to the nose. Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Barca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Barca connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fighter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter. Barca moves into range and connects with a jab. Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Barca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter. Fighter throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range. Barca slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Barca wants to counter the offense by Fighter and move into the clinch position. Barca misses with a looping right. Barca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf. Barca lands a body shot.
Barca misses with a looping right. Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Barca breaks from the clinch.
Barca stalks Fighter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fighter's face. Fighter staggers backwards, shaken. Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Barca counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
#T4# Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Barca has him pressed against the cage. Fighter is looking to break free of the clinch but Barca has double underhooks. #BC# Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Barca connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back. Barca looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely. Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it. Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Barca. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Barca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fighter on the side of the head. Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Fighter slips a jab from Barca. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Fighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Barca cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs. Barca lands a right hook to the body.
Barca misses with a body kick. Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Barca plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL# Fighter has managed to clinch.
Barca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards. Fighter presses Barca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC# Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range. Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fighter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barca tries a low kick but Fighter avoids it. Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fighter tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance. Barca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Barca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fighter stalks Barca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barca's face. Barca staggers backwards, shaken. Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Fighter off the cage and back into range.#T1# Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fighter throws a series of punches but Barca avoids them all with ease. Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barca slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter scores with a one two! Barca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Barca throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely. Fighter throws a big counter combination but Barca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Barca tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet. Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing. Barca tries to counter by closing the distance. Fighter swinging wildly here.
Barca thuds his right hand into Fighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2# Fighter tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barca swinging wildly here.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease. Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Good leg kick by Barca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barca cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2# Barca drives through and clinches with Fighter against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barca. Barca lands with a light punch inside. Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Barca controls the action.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca lands a left hand.
Barca working aggressively here.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3# Barca misses with some punches.
#BC# Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it. Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nameless Fighter is winning the standup battle so far. Fighter avoids the body shot from Barca.
Barca dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
A combination from Fighter does no damage. #CL# Fighter drives through and clinches with Barca against the cage.
#BC# Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target. Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca. Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Barca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf. Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fighter swinging wildly here.
Barca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye. Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss. Barca fails in his attempt to clinch. Barca misses with a hook. Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook. Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barca scores with a head kick. Fighter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fighter moves out of range of the body kick from Barca.
Barca tries to bum rush Fighter with a series of wild strikes but Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barca dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nameless Fighter. I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nameless Fighter! Nameless Fighter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# Okah misses with a right hand and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Okah has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight. Moura digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs. Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Moura scores with a hook to the body. Okah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab. Moura lands with a shot to the body. Okah misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Moura counters with a shoot takedown. Okah fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circle momentarily. Okah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land. Moura tries to pull guard but Okah won't allow it.
Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Moura fails to land. A short left from Okah. Okah misses with some punches.
Okah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Okah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okah just stands there and leans against the cage. Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura. Okah tries to work over Moura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Moura jumps guard but Okah stands there with Moura around his waist. Moura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okah is defending well. Okah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moura.#BC# Okah breaks the clinch.
Okah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moura's calf. A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Moura does a little dance to reset his feet. Moura with the counter takedown but Okah avoids it easily. We've been informed that Moura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2# Nice body kick there by Okah. Okah scores with a jab to the body. Okah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Moura misses. A counter left hand to the body from Okah misses its target. Okah feints and then cracks Moura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moura down. Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moura. Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah is looking to counter punch. Moura tries for a takedown but Okah circles away easily enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Moura thuds a left hand into Okah's body. Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moura on the side of the head. Moura moves out of range of the leg kick from Okah. Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well. Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moura was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah. Okah lunges at Moura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moura's hand. Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moura takes one to the chin there. A shot to the body from Moura misses and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4# Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Okah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Okah fails to land with a series of punches.
Okah punishes Moura's body with a nice straight punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okah throws a leg kick which misses Moura's front leg but catches the back leg as Moura tries to avoid it. Moura connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back. Okah is looking to slow Moura down with leg kicks. Okah loads up on a big right hand but Moura slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Okah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okah rather than just go for the knockout. Moura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand! Moura just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Okah. Okah missing with a left hand there. Moura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Okah throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Moura counters with a takedown into side control. Okah gets back to half guard. Okah is holding on to half guard well. Moura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1# Okah manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okah holds on and takes a little breather. Moura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Moura distracts Okah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Okah is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. Okah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Okah working a defensive guard here.
Moura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Okah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Moura is fighting to break Okah's control of his arms but Okah is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Moura throwing strikes but missing. #ES# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Moura is just out of range. Moura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okah defends it well. Moura ducks right into an uppercut from Okah. A big left from Okah misses. #T3# Okah avoids the body shot from Moura.
Moura blocks a jab. Okah throws an off balance right hand
and Moura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Moura shoots in for a takedown but Okah shows good takedown defense. Okah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Okah delivers a nice body kick. Moura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okah but Okah pushes him off and we're back to square one. Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okah defends it nicely. Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.#T4# Okah tests Moura's chin there with a solid looking shot. Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Moura misses with a looping left. Okah misses with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okah pinned against the cage. Okah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Moura avoids a kick to the body.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Moura counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Okah tries to kick Moura off in order to stand up. Moura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Okah tries to improve position but can't. Okah struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Okah is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Okah is trying is best to control the position here. #T1# Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Okah keeping hold of Moura's head, controlling as best he can. Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okah wants to get back to full guard. Moura drops an elbow to the side of Okah's head. Moura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position. Moura scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Okah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Okah is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Moura slips a nice elbow through Okah's hands, connecting with Okah's forehead. Moura wants to take a breather but Okah is having none of it. Moura working over Okah with some ground and pound. Okah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Moura is nestled in close to Okah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Okah is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okah avoid being mounted? Moura working the head and body with strikes. Okah is doing well to control the position and prevent Moura from advancing to side control. Moura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moura connects with a nice short shot to Okah's temple. #T3# Moura with the ground and pound but Okah uses the opportunity to regain guard. Moura trying to control but Okah is working from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moura's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Moura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Moura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Okah working a defensive guard but Moura manages to pass into side control anyway.
Okah is trying to control Moura's posture but Moura avoids it. Moura working the body and head with strikes. Okah is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# Moura is working Okah over with some ground and pound from side control. Okah is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Okah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Moura tries to advance position but instead Okah slips a leg back in to half guard. Moura is thwarting Okah's attempts to control the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Rickson Moura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Rickson Moura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Okah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah! Our winner, Ghazi Okah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Pulse - The Showdown
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1# Springfield lands the left hand. Springfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Springfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight. Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp. Springfield closes the distance and clinches up with Enkamp, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes Enkamp against the cage but Enkamp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Springfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Enkamp.
Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Springfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick. Enkamp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Springfield goes for a double leg but Enkamp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Enkamp continues to drive forward. Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away. Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield. Springfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away. Springfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Enkamp throws a half hearted mid kick. Enkamp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Springfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Enkamp at a distance.
#T1# A telegraphed right hand from Springfield misses the target. Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him. Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enkamp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Springfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Enkamp. Enkamp circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Springfield fails with a takedown attempt. Jesse Enkamp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Springfield shoots in but Enkamp avoids the takedown attempt easily. Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Springfield with a poor takedown and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. No luck for Springfield with that takedown attempt. Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it. Springfield shoots in for a takedown but Enkamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2# Enkamp avoids the body shot from Springfield.
Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it. A cross from Springfield lands. Enkamp has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Springfield. Enkamp does a little dance to reset his feet. Enkamp looks like he wants to counter punch here. Springfield misses with a combination
and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick. Springfield shoots and misses and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Springfield is breathing heavily. Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad. Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and checks it nicely. Springfield fails with the takedown. Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3# A shot to the body from Springfield misses and Enkamp counters with a leg kick. Springfield misses with a straight left. Enkamp only half commits to the counter leg kick. Horrible takedown attempt by Springfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Enkamp, which made it look bad. Enkamp replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Springfield blocks it well. Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Enkamp circles away.
Springfield throws a poor cross that misses
and Enkamp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Enkamp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Springfield misses with a body punch
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Enkamp. Enkamp cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg. Enkamp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enkamp ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.#T4# Springfield throws a shot to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Springfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Enkamp pinned against the cage. Enkamp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Nice body kick there by Enkamp. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Springfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Enkamp!#SUB# Springfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Enkamp is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Enkamp will probably get the nod. 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# Springfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enkamp. Springfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Enkamp staying out of range there. Springfield backing away here, and Enkamp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD# Springfield dives in and scores a takedown into Enkamp's guard. Springfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Springfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Springfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2# Enkamp has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Springfield is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Springfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2# Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
Springfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Enkamp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Springfield stalks Enkamp and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Enkamp's face. Enkamp staggers backwards, shaken.#TD# Springfield gets a takedown into half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES2# Enkamp makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD# Springfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Enkamp stops Springfield from passing to mount. #SUB# Springfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Springfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB# Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Enkamp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Enkamp is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Springfield has just dragged him back down to the mat. Enkamp is looking to get back to his feet here but Springfield is keeping cool and he's managed to take Enkamp's back. Enkamp is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Springfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3# Enkamp is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Enkamp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Springfield gets his way!
#SUB# Enkamp is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Springfield gets his way!
Enkamp staying busy and making it hard for Springfield to control. #SUB# Springfield has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Enkamp has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4##ES2# Enkamp is trying to shake Springfield off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Springfield won't be happy about giving up the dominant position. Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Enkamp. Enkamp obviously looking to wear him down.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Enkamp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. Enkamp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springfield throws out the jab. Springfield blocks a leg kick. Springfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Springfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body. Springfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Aspen Springfield will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Springfield misses with a hook
and Enkamp counters with a good low kick that Springfield was not able to check. Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enkamp moves away. Enkamp feints a counter leg kick. Enkamp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Enkamp throws a quick inside leg kick. Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt - Enkamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Springfield misses with a takedown attempt and Springfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Springfield looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Springfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Enkamp feints a counter leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Springfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Enkamp counters with a body kick. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Enkamp - that will leave a mark!
Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Springfield moves out of range as Enkamp throws a body kick.
Springfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Springfield with a lazy takedown attempt and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily. Enkamp connects with a leg kick. Springfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp. Springfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Springfield wants to clinch. Enkamp flicks out a counter leg kick but Springfield steps away.#T2# A nice inside leg kick there by Enkamp. That's going to slow Springfield down. Springfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Enkamp is just out of range. Enkamp tries a quick counter leg kick but Springfield is wise to it. Springfield misses with a wild body shot. Enkamp appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Springfield misses with a right hand and Enkamp counters with a body kick. Enkamp scores with a hook to the body. Springfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. 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! Springfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springfield is defended easily by Enkamp. Enkamp was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Springfield scores with a three punch combo!
#T3# Springfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Springfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Enkamp counters with an outside leg kick.
Enkamp misses with a body kick. Springfield dives in and grabs Enkamp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Enkamp pushes down on Springfield's head and hops out. Springfield misses with a takedown and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. That kick from Enkamp tenderised Springfield's leg. Springfield is trying to keep his angry face on. Springfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. Enkamp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4# Enkamp tries a low kick but Springfield avoids it. Enkamp tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Springfield misses and Enkamp counters with a nice kick to the body. Enkamp lands a nice looking body kick. Springfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Springfield throws a hook to the side of Enkamp's head but Enkamp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Enkamp feints a counter leg kick. 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! Springfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick. Springfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Enkamp throws a leg kick but Springfield sees it coming and moves out of range. A big right from Springfield misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse Enkamp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Enkamp 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Enkamp! A relieved looking Jesse Enkamp thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TNR 12: Island of Lost Souls
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1# Allen connects with a right hand. Porto shakes it off. Allen throws a shot from downtown. Porto moves away and avoids it. Porto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Porto throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Allen tries to clinch enabling Porto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Gee Gee Allen has been cut. Porto throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Allen sizes up Porto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a straight right hand. Nice defenses there by Allen. Allen tries to counter by closing the distance. Allen connects with a crisp jab. #CL# Porto rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Allen breaks from the clinch.
Porto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Porto clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Allen connects with a body shot. Porto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target. Allen slips a jab from Porto. A jab from Allen misses. Sloppy strikes from Allen. Those never looked like landing. Allen misses the shot to the body. Porto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice body punch from Allen. #CL2# Allen has closed the distance and engaged Porto in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Porto. Porto misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. Porto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Allen lands a body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Allen. Porto pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Porto blocks an uppercut.
Porto is working Allen over against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Allen being controlled against the cage.#BC2# Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Porto throws a sloppy body shot
and Allen counters with a straight right hand. Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porto.#T3# Porto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Porto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Porto misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely. Porto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Porto. Allen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Porto takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses. Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Porto moves into the clinch. Porto misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Porto to work.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. #T4# Porto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Porto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen lands a body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Porto tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Porto stalling.
Porto tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Porto back against the cage. Porto misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen. Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Porto. Porto blocks a body shot from Allen. Porto prevents a body shot from Allen. Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Allen. Porto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Allen is keeping busy. Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gee Gee Allen will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Gee Gee Allen's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Porto throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it. Allen looks like he wants to counter punch here. Porto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Porto is looking to counter punch. Allen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Porto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head. Allen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Porto counter with a right hand. Allen throws out a loose jab but Porto uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Porto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porto was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porto ducks right into an uppercut from Allen. Allen scores with the left hand. Porto knows he should have avoided that one. Allen scores with a nice strike. A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Porto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Porto has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
Allen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Allen breaks from the clinch.
Porto missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Allen 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.
Allen moves away from the strike by Porto. Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porto. Nice uppercut there from Porto. A swing and a miss from Porto. Porto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Allen blocks a jab. As Porto backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Porto manages to avoid it all. Porto misses with a hook. Gee Gee Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Porto staying out of range there. A shot to the body from Porto misses and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Gee Gee Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Porto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand! 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! Porto misses the jab. Allen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2# Porto is rocked! Good standup being displayed there by Porto as he connects with a hook. Oh Porto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Porto rushes Allen and presses him up against the cage. Porto seems to have got his legs back now. Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# Allen tries to work over Porto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Porto on the inside. Nice body punch from Porto. A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land. Porto scores with a shot to the side of Allen's head. Porto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Porto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Porto lands a hook that snaps the head of Allen backwards. #ROC# Allen is rocked! Porto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Allen with a big uppercut! Allen tries to clinch up but Porto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Allen to the mat! Allen covers up and Porto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexander Porto!
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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1# Maia swinging wildly here.
Maia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Maia catches Baumann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Baumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baumann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Maia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've been hearing reports that Baumann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Maia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Maia looks for the body kick but Baumann saw that one coming. Maia 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.#T1# Maia throws a push kick but Baumann slaps the foot to one side. Baumann moves out of range of the body kick from Maia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baumann. Maia does a little dance to reset his feet. As Baumann backs off Maia throws a huge counter combo but Baumann manages to avoid it all. Baumann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
Maia misses with a hook. Baumann ducked under it nicely. Baumann takes one to the chin there. Baumann throws a jab when Maia was well out of range. Maia misses with a wild body shot. Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baumann moves away. Baumann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maia moves away. Baumann swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
#T2# Baumann throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range. Maia tests Baumann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD# Baumann throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baumann is in Maia's guard. 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! Baumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Baumann 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. Baumann pushes down on Maia's leg and manages to get into half guard. Maia is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB# Baumann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Baumann is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Baumann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Baumann is looking for a kimura but Maia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baumann to get the leverage. Baumann controlling the action here. Maia is trying to escape back to his feet but Baumann uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Baumann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Baumann is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Maia dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Maia throws a big shot that misses. Baumann moves out of range as Maia strikes. Maia tests Baumann's chin there with a solid looking shot. Maia throws an off balance right hand
and Baumann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maia wants to land a leg kick but Baumann is out of range. Maia throws the kick towards the body but Baumann avoids it. Maia is looking to land body kicks. A quick step to the side and Baumann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Baumann slips a straight right by Maia. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baumann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Maia tries a quick counter leg kick but Baumann is wise to it. Maia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baumann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Maia misses with a body kick. Baumann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maia.
#T1# Maia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Maia scores with a nice body kick.
Baumann slips a straight right by Maia.#CL# Baumann closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the cage. Maia misses with an elbow over the top. Baumann dodges an elbow strike from Maia.
#TD# Baumann lands a takedown into guard.
Baumann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Baumann is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Baumann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2# Maia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baumann wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position. Baumann is fighting to break Maia's control of his arms but Maia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Baumann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now. Baumann trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Baumann slips a jab from Maia. Mickey Maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Baumann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3# Maia cracks Baumann with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia looks to land a left hand but Baumann moved out of range nicely.#TD# Baumann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Baumann is now in Maia's guard. Maia trying to keep a closed guard but Baumann is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Baumann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baumann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB# Baumann drops back looking for a leg! Maia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maia manages to kick Baumann off! Baumann jumps back into Maia's guard. Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# Baumann trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom. Baumann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Baumann is working hard here to advance position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice defenses there by Baumann. Maia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baumann manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Baumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maia.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia feints and then cracks Baumann's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baumann down. Maia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Maia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baumann's calf. Maia scores with a sloppy right hand. Baumann should have avoided that one. Baumann slips a straight right by Maia. Maia pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baumann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baumann takes one to the chin there. Maia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mickey Maia seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1# Baumann blocks a leg kick. Maia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Maia scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Maia. Maia scores with a decent looking hook. The fighters circling - Maia throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Maia misses with an uppercut. Baumann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Maia. Baumann does a little dance to reset his feet. Maia misses the jab. Maia throws a hook but Baumann blocks it. Baumann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2# Maia misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Baumann counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Maia wants to control but Baumann postures up. Baumann wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy. #SUB# Baumann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Baumann prevents Maia from escaping the position.#T3##SUB# Baumann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Baumann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Baumann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Baumann tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Maia is trying to control Baumann's posture but Baumann avoids it. Adam Baumann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adam Baumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Baumann has hold of Maia's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maia tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Baumann cranks the arm and Maia screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maia, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Baumann! Mickey Maia spoke after the fight, saying 'Shut up you bum'.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Moura cracks Montana with an open hand slap. Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Moura shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Montana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet. Moura looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well. Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Moura. Beautiful body shot.#T1# Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving. The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Moura swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2# Moura forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Montana manages to break the clinch.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Montana counters with a body kick that stops Moura in his tracks momentarily. #T2# Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. It appears Montana was looking to counter with a kick there. Moura misses with a wild body shot. Moura digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Moura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head. Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Moura digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs. Moura connects with a body shot. Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moura works Montana's body with a nice hook. Montana stuffs the takedown. It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat. Moura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Montana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Moura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# The crowd cheers as Moura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though. Moura misses with a jab to the body
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat. Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2# Montana tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Montana is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montana defending well though. Moura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montana's head. Well, if Moura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moura is nestled in close to Montana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Moura is keen to just control but Montana is a slippery customer. Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura. Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Montana wants to get back to full guard. Montana moves into full guard.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time. Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though. Moura prevents Montana from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Nice uppercut lands for Moura. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Moura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontana. Leon Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4##TD2# Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.#SUB2# Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Moura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Montana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moura working the ground and pound but Montana is defending the strikes. Montana is not content to let Moura control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it. Moura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Moura scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one. Moura moves to clinch but Montana breaks away and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montana rather than just go for the knockout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.#T1##CL2# Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards. Montana stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
#TD2# Moura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montana uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Moura wants to sweep here but Montana controlling him for the moment. Leon Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Moura is trying to control the position but Montana postures up. Moura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montana has passed into side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep. Moura wants to control but Montana postures up. Moura tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position. Moura can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Moura is looking to reverse the position. Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Montana trying to control the pace. Moura is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard. Montana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Moura is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Moura has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Montana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura. Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura. Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though. Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montana defends well and Moura ends up having to push Montana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Montana. Well Moura 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura! Rickson Moura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Moore lands with a shot to the body. Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Thorsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Moore throws a solid leg kick but Thorsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore. Moore feints and then cracks Thorsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorsen down. Nice jab there from Thorsen. Thorsen throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. A jab from Moore finds it's way through Thorsen's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut. Moore scores with a jab. Thorsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Thorsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore. Thorsen 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. Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thorsen blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by Moore. Thorsen swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# A cross from Moore lands. Thorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Thorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Thorsen loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch. Moore with a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet. Thorsen slips a straight right by Moore. Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
Moore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen. It looks like Moore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Thorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2# Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Thorsen misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Thorsen misses the target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD# Moore drops Thorsen with a beautiful combination! Thorsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moore is looking for the KO!#ROC# Thorsen is rocked! Thorsen misses with a hook. Moore scores with a leg kick.
Thorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Thorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Moore is looking to counter with a body kick. Moore misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# A swing and a miss from Moore. A low kick from Moore misses and Thorsen counters with a right hand to the body. Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from Thorsen misses the target. Thorsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab. Moore throws a body kick that misses. Moore moves out of range as Thorsen strikes. Moore misses with a right hand and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Moore cracks a nice hook into Thorsen's ribs. Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsen counters with a straight right hand. Thorsen misses with a right hand and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4# Moore catches Thorsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A swing and a miss from Thorsen. Thorsen throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Thorsen. Those never looked like landing. Thorsen throws a jab when Moore was well out of range. Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Moore avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
Thorsen connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off. Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Thorsen throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. Moore throws out a loose jab but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorsen doesn't seem phased though. Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsen misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Moore dominated that round. The cut man is working on Odin Thorsen's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Thorsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand. Moore lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Thorsen is looking to close the distance but Moore sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Thorsen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Thorsen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lee Moore! An out of breath Lee Moore 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:
Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1# Tanaka scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut. Tanaka swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tanaka 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. Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Bishop wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs. Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop. Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka. Bishop misses with a left hand and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot. Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bishop misses with a wild body shot. Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing. Bishop throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Tanaka gets a clinch. Bishop lands a body punch. Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside. Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Tanaka has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards. Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop. Tanaka blocks a body shot from Bishop. Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Tanaka. #BC# Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it. We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka. Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Tanaka digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses. A cross from Bishop lands.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bishop punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch. A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop keeps Tanaka at a distance using the push kick. Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Tanaka looks winded!#KD# Bishop lands a left and a right that send Tanaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Bishop thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.#ROC# Tanaka is rocked! Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him? Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD# Bishop sends Tanaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bishop is motioning to the referee to let Tanaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Tanaka misses with a looping left. BOOM! Bishop lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tanaka. Tanaka tries to recover but Bishop is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tanaka lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop! A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Springfield rushes Enkamp and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield rushes Enkamp and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Enkamp manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Enkamp in a clinch.
#BC# Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Enkamp tries to keep at a distance but Springfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Springfield clinches. #BC# Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Springfield closes the distance looking to clinch and Enkamp counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. We've been told by Enkamp's head coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1##CL2# Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage.
Springfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Enkamp uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enkamp swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Springfield instigates a clinch. #BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Springfield avoided it.#CL2# Springfield gets a clinch. #BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Springfield closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Springfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Springfield clinches up with Enkamp and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield closes the distance but Enkamp moves to the side and Enkamp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp misses with a body kick. Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
As Springfield backs away, Enkamp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2# Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Springfield tries to clinch up and Enkamp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Enkamp keeps the fight on the outside. Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
#BC# Enkamp manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield has managed to clinch.
#T3##BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Enkamp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enkamp tried to counter with a leg kick but Springfield avoided it. Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves away and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp is having none of it. Enkamp throws a quick counter head kick but Springfield was just out of range.#CL2# Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. Springfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Enkamp seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springfield can turn it around.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance. A leg kick checked by Springfield.#CL2# Springfield clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage.
#BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Enkamp paws at him with a jab and circles away. Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance.#T4##CL2# Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves away and Enkamp counters with a leg kick. Springfield closes the distance looking to clinch and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick. Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt and Enkamp counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enkamp swats him away and circles back towards the center. It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there. Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Springfield wants to clinch and Enkamp counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2# Springfield has Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Enkamp will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL2# Springfield closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield moves into the clinch. Springfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp is having none of it. Jesse Enkamp is winning the standup battle so far. Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Springfield closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Springfield misses with some punches.
#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Springfield blocks it.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
Springfield lands with a right to the head. #T1# Springfield misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Enkamp breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield clinches up with Enkamp and pushes him back against the cage. Enkamp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enkamp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enkamp blocks an uppercut.
Springfield has a couple of punches blocked by Enkamp.
A short right from Springfield. #BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Springfield has closed the distance and engaged Enkamp in a clinch.
#BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Springfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Enkamp counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Enkamp tries to keep at a distance but Springfield has taken the fight into the clinch. Enkamp blocks an uppercut.
#T2##BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Springfield gets a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Enkamp manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Springfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A short left from Springfield. #BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Enkamp. Springfield shrugs it off though. Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Springfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enkamp, pushing him back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springfield. #BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Enkamp scores with a jab to the body. Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield tries to clinch up. Springfield moves to clinch but Enkamp breaks away and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Springfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3##CL2# Springfield moves into the clinch. Springfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enkamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield. Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick. Springfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Springfield closes the distance and clinches. Enkamp blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Springfield instigates a clinch. Springfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springfield lands an uppercut. Springfield misses with a hook from the clinch. Springfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkamp. #BC# Enkamp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Springfield wants to clinch. Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4# Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Enkamp pushes him off. Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enkamp appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt and Enkamp counters with a stiff right hand. Aspen Springfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Enkamp throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2# Springfield darts in and clinches Enkamp up against the cage.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.#CL2# Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aspen Springfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range. Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance. Enkamp throwing a counter right hand but Springfield manages to avoid it. Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
It appears Enkamp was looking to counter with a kick there. Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance. Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it. Enkamp keeps the fight on the outside. Enkamp is looking to counter with a body kick. Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range. Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Enkamp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enkamp throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springfield avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Springfield clinches up against the cage. Aspen Springfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Springfield tries to clinch but Enkamp moves out of range. Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it.#T1# Springfield closes the distance but Enkamp moves to the side and Enkamp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springfield's knee momentarily.#CL2# Springfield closes the distance and clinches. Springfield working aggressively here.
#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Enkamp manages to break the clinch.
Springfield blocks a leg kick.#CL2# Springfield drives through and clinches with Enkamp against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Springfield fails to land. Springfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springfield misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enkamp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Enkamp is looking to counter punch. Springfield moves in looking to clinch but Enkamp pushes him off. Springfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Enkamp.#T2# Enkamp does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Springfield tries to clinch and Enkamp counters with a leg kick. Springfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enkamp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2# Springfield darts in and clinches Enkamp up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Enkamp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Springfield moves to clinch but Enkamp breaks away and Enkamp counters with a slapping leg kick. Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Enkamp feinted there with a counter leg kick. Springfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Enkamp counters with a nice body kick. Springfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Enkamp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3# Springfield wants to clinch but Enkamp slips to the side and Enkamp counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2# Springfield pushes Enkamp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it. Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Springfield tries to clinch and Enkamp counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Enkamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield. Enkamp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enkamp looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Enkamp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Springfield takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC# Enkamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Springfield tries to clinch there but Enkamp circles away.
Enkamp looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Enkamp wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs. Springfield tries to clinch up but Enkamp circles away and keeps his distance. Springfield wants to clinch up but Enkamp keeps it at a distance. Enkamp fires out a quick counter leg kick but Springfield just manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Springfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And Enkamp counters with a quick kick to the body but Springfield blocks it. Springfield tries to clinch but fails miserably and Enkamp counters with a flying knee. Nice. Springfield tries to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Springfield gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Enkamp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Springfield moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkamp.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse Enkamp showed his dominance in that final round. I think Enkamp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Aspen Springfield! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jesse Enkamp!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Event:
Halloween Madness
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1# Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Garret dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Allen looks to move away, Garret throws a big counter combo but Allen just gets out of the way. Garret misses the shot to the body. #CL2# Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch. Our sources have told us that Garret has been working on his elbows in the gym. Garret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Garret lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Gee Gee Allen has been cut. Garret blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Allen. Garret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garret lands a hook to the side of the head. Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Garret blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Garret looks to throw an elbow but misses. Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Garret connects with a body shot.#T1# Garret digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Garret swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen. Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Garret counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Garret tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch. Garret throws an elbow that misses.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Garret.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Allen. Allen blocks an elbow strike from Garret.
Garret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garret creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Allen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garret backwards. Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
#BC2# Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret slips a straight right by Allen. This has been an exciting period of action! Allen throws a shot from downtown. Garret moves away and avoids it. Allen misses the jab. Garret cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs. Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Allen moves forwards but Garret connects with a nice, crisp jab. Garret misses with the combination.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range. Allen throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range. #T3# Garret scores with a jab to the head.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC# Allen is rocked! Garret lands a body shot.
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Garret finish him? Clive Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garret drops Allen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Garret follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clive Garret! A very excited looking Clive Garret made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DARE HORROR HOUSE
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1# Ellis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Baumann counter with a right hand. Baumann misses with a hook. Ellis ducked under it nicely. Ellis scoring well with a low kick there.
Baumann throws a body shot but no joy. #TD# Baumann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ellis to the mat! Ellis manages to get full guard. #SUB2# Ellis is looking for a triangle but Baumann pushes his legs off easily.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Baumann from controlling successfully. Ellis wants to improve his position but instead Baumann has moved into half guard.
Ellis is trying to maintain the position but Baumann is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Baumann tries to pass to full mount but Ellis defends it. #SUB# Ellis is defending against the submission attempts here by Baumann.
#T1##SUB2# Ellis looking for submissions off his back. Baumann prevents Ellis from improving his position. Ellis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ellis trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Baumann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baumann has managed to get both his arms back between Ellis's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ellis has an active guard here but Baumann has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Ellis looking for submissions off his back. Ellis is pressing down on Baumann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Baumann advances position into side control!#SUB# Baumann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ellis has escaped the position, nice work there. Ellis can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Baumann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3# Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't. Baumann working away. Ellis is looking for a sweep. Ellis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baumann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Ellis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB# Baumann is looking for a kimura but Ellis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baumann to get the leverage. #SUB# Baumann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baumann. #SUB2# Ellis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baumann pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB# Baumann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Ellis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Baumann is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ellis reverses the position - he's now on top in Baumann's guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Ellis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Baumann 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# Baumann shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ellis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Baumann is out of range. Baumann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baumann 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.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw. Baumann dives in for a single leg takedown but Ellis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellis. Ellis throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Baumann moves into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baumann's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baumann. Baumann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ellis up against the cage. Baumann tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ellis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baumann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellis can do to turn this around?#T1# Baumann misses with a short punch on the inside. Ellis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ellis on the inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baumann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Baumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it. Baumann tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Baumann misses with the head strike.
A short right from Baumann on the inside. Ellis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Baumann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ellis backwards. #CUT# It looks like Marv Ellis has been cut.#BC2# Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ellis scores with a spinning back kick! Ellis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baumann.
Ellis moves out of range as Baumann strikes. Baumann ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.#T2# Ellis misses with a hook to the body
and Baumann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Marv Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baumann moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Danga de danga de dang - Baumann scores with a four punch combination! Baumann works Ellis's body with a nice hook. Baumann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Baumann was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Marv Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Baumann moves into the clinch.#BC2# Ellis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ellis throws a nice inside leg kick. Ellis connects with the punch.#CL# Baumann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ellis, pushing him back against the cage. Baumann working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baumann as Ellis tries to tie him up. Ellis digs a right hand underneath Baumann's ribcage. Baumann let out a lung full of air as it connected. Baumann lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baumann. #T3# Ellis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baumann has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Ellis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ellis lands a jab to the head.
Ellis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baumann counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ellis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Baumann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Baumann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Baumann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellis.
A little feinted left hand from Baumann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Baumann slips under a jab. Ellis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baumann counters with a lovely straight right hand! Baumann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellis sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ellis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Baumann's head but Baumann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baumann throws a good cross that connects.
Ellis moves out of range of the strikes.#KD# Nice combo by Baumann! Oh, that's hurt him - Ellis falls to the canvas and Baumann follows him into side control. #ROC# Ellis is rocked!#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ellis is trying to work for a sweep but Baumann has mounted him! Ellis is still in real trouble! Can Baumann finish him? Ellis wants to control but Baumann is having none of it.#SUB# Baumann goes for an armbar but Ellis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ellis. Ellis wants to control from the top but Baumann keeps moving. #SUB# Baumann has his foot on Ellis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ellis works his way back into a safe position though. Ellis seems to have recovered his senses. Baumann tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ellis wants to stand but Baumann is controlling his posture from full guard. Ellis trying to control but Baumann is working from the bottom. Baumann trying to control the position.
Adam Baumann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Baumann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellis is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Baumann dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Marv Ellis's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baumann manages to avoid it. Ellis swinging wildly here.
Baumann ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis. Ellis misses with a body shot.
Baumann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range. Ellis now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ellis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baumann on the side of the head. Ellis misses with a hook. Baumann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellis's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baumann is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Baumann lands a slapping body shot.
Ellis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD# Baumann gets a double leg takedown into Ellis's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Ellis working for submissions but it's allowed Baumann to get to half guard.
#T1# Ellis is trying to get back to full guard. Ellis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ellis is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Baumann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ellis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baumann. #SUB# Baumann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Baumann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellis has managed to free his arm - good work. #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.#SUB# Baumann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ellis is just riding it out for now. Baumann eventually gives up the hold. Ellis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Ellis is looking for a sweep. Baumann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Baumann seems to be looking for submissions.
Ellis tries to get to full guard but Baumann has control of the leg. #SUB2# Ellis with the active half guard here but Baumann passes nicely into side control.#T3##SUB# Baumann is working to tighten his grip on Ellis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ellis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baumann is really squeezing tight and eventually Ellis passes out! Baumann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adam Baumann!
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